| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCDR | Shuttle Critical Design Review |
| PAL | APA Indonesian Communications Satellite |
| DVS | Design Verification Specification |
| PD | Pitch Down |
| PFC | Performance Flight Certification |
| ODB | Operational Data Book |
| D&CS | Display And Controls Subsystem |
| INSTRUMENTA | InstrumentationGroup |
| S/C | Signal Conditioner |
| GCDCS | Ground Checkout Display And Control System |