| Acronym | Meaning |
| PBPS | Post-Boost Propulsion System(s) |
| IOC | Joint Operations Center |
| CON | Contact |
| SLAM | Side Load Arrest Mechanism |
| HGVT | Horizontal Ground Vibration Test |
| PCO | Postcheckout |
| SOM | Ship Operations Manager (NASA) |
| EOPAP | Earth And Ocean Physics Application Program |
| CHUTE | Parachute |
| SKD | Singer |