| Acronym | Meaning |
| RACU | Remote Acquisition And Command Unit |
| BO | Breakout Box |
| PRS | Provisioning Requirements Statement |
| QUP | Quality Unit Pack |
| GCC | Ground Communications Coordinator |
| RV | Retrieval Vessel |
| FLP | Flap |
| RECS | Representative Shuttle Environmental Control System |
| OPIS | Orbiter Prime Item Specification |
| RP | Repair Period |