| Acronym | Meaning |
| FMEC | Forward Master Events Controller |
| RK | Recharge |
| SOS | Stabilized OPtical Sight |
| LMSC | Lockheed Missiles And Space Corporation |
| DIP | Designated Inspection Point |
| JPOC | JSC Payload Operations Center |
| ELMS | Elastic Loop Mobility System |
| DCPEI | DEU Control Program End Item |
| SSFS | Space Shuttle Functional Simulator |
| NFPA | NNFPANational Fire Protection Association |