| Acronym | Meaning |
| RBN | Radio Beacon |
| VRNR | Vernier |
| ESTEC | European Space Research And Technology Center |
| SPT | Steering Position Transducer |
| FITH | Fire-in-the-Hole |
| CKS | Checks |
| RAM | Responsibility Assignment Matrix |
| L/T | Load Test |
| CSAT | Combined Systems Acceptance Test |
| SCOS | Subsystem Computer Operating System |