| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOES | GeGOESGeostationary Operational Environment Satellite |
| LWS | Lightning Warning System |
| OMSF | Office Of Manned Space Flight (now OSTS) |
| SARP | Summary AnalYsis Report |
| OS | Operating Software |
| FPC | Forward Power Controller |
| FMC | Food Machinery Corporation |
| MIS | Manipulator Jettison System (Subsystem) |
| IEA | Integrated Electronic Assembly |
| MUSS | Module Utility Support Structure |