| Acronym | Meaning |
| IPS | IRD Information Requirements Document |
| FASCOS | Flight Acceleration Safety Cutoff System |
| GRO | Gamma Ray Observatory |
| MPL | Manipulation Positioning Latches |
| ORB | Order |
| PMHL | Preferred Measurement Hardware List |
| SCS | Stabilization And Control SYstem (Subsystem) |
| CST | Crew Station Trainer |
| REPR | Repressurization |
| IUS | International Ultraviolet ExPlorer |