| Acronym | Meaning |
| MDAC | McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company |
| MPS | Master Program |
| SMT | Selective Message Transaction |
| SPPIL | Shuttle Preferred Pyrotechnic Items List |
| DRG | Digital Ranging Generator |
| RCAG | Remote Control Air-Ground |
| GA | Gyro Assembly |
| TPR | Test ProblemReport |
| DDTF | Dynamic Docking Test Facility |
| MDS | Minimum Discernible Signal |