| Acronym | Meaning |
| DCO | Detailed Checkout |
| FSLO | First Spacelab Payload |
| VOMD | VAFB Operations And Maintenance Documentation |
| EOS | Earth Observation Satellite |
| PIC | Payload Integration Center |
| MIMOSA | Mission Modes And Space Analysis |
| LS/ST | Light Shield/Star Tracker |
| S/A | Scheduled/Actual |
| OOMM | Organizational Operations And Maintenance Manual |
| SSUSP | Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project |