| Acronym | Meaning |
| R&PM | Research And Program Management |
| FTC | Flight Test Conductor |
| SIL | Systems Integration Laboratory |
| ESDAC | European Space Data Center (Darmstadt |
| DCR | Design Certification Review |
| DFCS | Digital Flight Control Software (System) |
| CCN | Contract Change Notice |
| LMS | Load Measurement System |
| LHCP | Left Hand Circularly Polarized |
| IDC | InterfaceDocumentControl |