| Acronym | Meaning |
| THC | Translation Hand Controller |
| PCI | Peripheral Controller Interface |
| D/L | Downlink |
| FCP | Fuel Cell Power Plant |
| MPT | Main Propulsion Test |
| WBT | Wide-Band Terminal |
| MOCR | Mission Operations Control Room |
| MOSPO | Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory |
| CCC | Controller Checkout Console |
| PGR | SPacelab Planning And Ground Rule |