| Acronym | Meaning |
| GSVP | Ground Support Verification Plan |
| PICS | Photo Index And Cataloging System |
| DEIS | Design Engineering Inspection Simulation |
| PM | Payload Midbody |
| MSE | Mission Staff Engineer |
| BCWS | Budget Costs For Work Scheduled |
| PCCE | Payload Common Communication Equipment |
| OGA | Outer Gimbal Axis |
| G-G | Ground-to-Ground |
| JOP | Joint Operating Procedure |