| Acronym | Meaning |
| TCP | Thrust Chamber Pressure |
| RA | Radar Altimeter (R/A Preferred) |
| MTVC | Manual Thrust Vector Control |
| GRTLS | Glide Return To Launch Site |
| PL | Plate |
| CSAM | Crinkled Single Aluminized Mylar |
| RETRO | Retro Controller (NASA) |
| RTCC | Real-Time Command Controller |
| SSAT | SPace Shuttle Access Tower (now FSS) |
| OBV | Oxidizer Bleed Valve |