| Acronym | Meaning |
| PD&RS | Payload Deployment And Retrieval Subsystem |
| OSTO | Office Of Space Transportation Operations |
| SID | System Interface Document |
| SP-FGS | Flight And Ground Systems Office (KSC Shuttle) |
| VAR | Volt Ampere Reactive |
| MCPC | Manipulator Controller Power Conditioner |
| MPR | Management Program Review |
| DAP | Digital Autopilot |
| ITAP | Integrated Technical Assessment Panel |
| PLDM | PayloadManagement |