| Acronym | Meaning |
| TAM | Thermal Analytical Model |
| EFF | Efficiency |
| TPS | Thermal Protection Subsystem |
| MCC-K | Mission Control Center-Kennedy |
| GES | Goddard Experiment SuPport System |
| GOE | GrGOEGround Operating EquiPMent |
| H/L | Hardline |
| MEP | Main Entry Point |
| FAO | Flight Activities Officer |
| VTR | Video Tape Recorder |