| Acronym | Meaning |
| PSOP | Payload Systems Operating Procedures |
| ETC | Earth Terrain Camera |
| SL | SPacelab |
| V&DA | Video And Data (Processing) Assembly |
| CTI | Critical Transportation Item |
| TSC | Two-Stage Command |
| CSE | Common Support EquiPment |
| CV | Expendable Vehicles Operations (KSC Directorate) |
| LDS | LanLoads |
| QRI | Quick-Reaction Integration |