| Acronym | Meaning |
| CSD | LCharles Stark Draper Laboratory (MIT) |
| IOB | InPut/Output Box |
| EIVT | Electronic Installation Verification Test |
| OCD | Operational Capability Development |
| FS | Freon Servicer |
| K-SPS | KSC Shuttle Project Specification |
| MPS | Material Processing System |
| MS | Machine Steel |
| SPR | Subcontractor Performance Review |
| QPL | Qualified Products List |