| Acronym | Meaning |
| MEA | Material Experiment Assembly |
| CPCR | Computer Program Change Request |
| NATL | National |
| OTS | Orbiter Test Conductor |
| GERT | Graphical Evaluation And Review Technique |
| CPC | Characteristics Properties Code |
| OSE | Orbiter Support Equipment |
| BOW | Bill Of Work |
| GHC | Ground Half Coupling |
| STDN | Spaceflight Tracking And Data Network |