| Acronym | Meaning |
| MPL | Manipulation Positioning Latches |
| CSE | Computer Support Equipment |
| MD | Master Dimension |
| LMF | Lower Mid-Fuselage |
| CCU | Crewman Communications Umbilical |
| VTP | Vehicle Test Plan |
| LG | Landing Gear |
| HTC | Hybrid Technol Ogy ComPuter |
| LGIU | Laser Gyro Interface Unit |
| STA | RShuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Report |