| Acronym | Meaning |
| GSDL | Ground Software Development Laboratory |
| ESE | Electrical Support Equipment |
| SAIL | Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC) |
| REL | Relative |
| BSM | Booster Separation Motors |
| PLS | Preliminary Landing Site |
| GDS | Goldstone |
| LT | Light |
| UWS | User Work Station |
| PIL | Procurement Instrument Identification |