| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCP | ComPuter Control Panel |
| CIS | Communications Interface System |
| PCOT | Payload Center Operations Team |
| VPHD | Vertical Payload Handling Device |
| D/L | Downlink |
| SOMS | Shuttle Orbiter Medical System |
| TCS | Thermal Control System (Subsystem) |
| LSD | Low Speed Data |
| LDIU | Launch Data Interface Unit |
| HMD | Helmet-Mounted Display |