| Acronym | Meaning |
| CS | Spacelab Operations Directorate |
| CAM | Carrier Aircraft Modification |
| FDM | Frequency Data Multiplexer |
| FT | Formal Training |
| CONT | Container |
| CEA | Control Electronics Assembly (for MMU) |
| FMC | Food Machinery Corporation |
| MF | Mate And Ferry |
| MALL | Malleable |
| GFRP | Graphite Fiber Reinforced Plastics |