| Acronym | Meaning |
| RIL | Recoverable Item(s) List(s) |
| RFI | Radio Frequency Interference |
| HIRAP | High-resolution Accelerometer Package |
| T-0 | Time Zero |
| PCMS | Pulse-Code Modulation Shared |
| NM | Nautical Miles |
| SOARS | Shuttle Operation Automated Reporting System |
| EX | Executive Management Office (KSC Directorate) |
| TCC | Test Control Center |
| QE | Quality Engineer |