| Acronym | Meaning |
| IT | Installation Test |
| NIDS | NNIDSNetwork Interface Data System |
| LSS | LLife Sciences Space Laboratory |
| EPRN | Emergency Program Release Notice |
| SOMS | Shuttle Orbiter Medical System |
| SIMU | Simulated Inertial Measurement Unit |
| SP-AF | Air Force STS Liaison Office (KSC Shuttle) |
| HDP | Holddown Post |
| IUS | Inertial Upper Stage |
| NOISE | FigurNoise Figure |