| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCAFS | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station |
| PA | Power Amplifier |
| GC | Guidance Control |
| PTS | Payload Test Set |
| OCDR | Orbiter Critical Design Review |
| CSD | Control System DeveloPment |
| PSDP | Payload Station Distribution Panel |
| T | LSCP Telescope |
| OSF | Ordnance Storage Facility |
| FCRA | Fecal Collection Receptacle Assembly |