| Acronym | Meaning |
| RTCC | Real-Time Computer Center (NASA) |
| HTLL | High Test Level Language |
| SFSS | Satellite Field Service Station |
| JOD | Joint Occupancy Data |
| SPIF | Standard Payload Interface Facility |
| PAX | Passengers |
| CPC | Characteristics Properties Code |
| MCPC | Manipulator Controller Power Conditioner |
| MSBLS | Microwave Scan Beam Landing System |
| PPM | EPacific Plate Motion Experiment |