| Acronym | Meaning |
| MPC | Manual Pointing Controller |
| LWD | Launch WindowDisplay |
| STSOPO | Off Ice (JSC) |
| COMAS | Combined Orbital Maneuvering And Abort System |
| CIS | Component Identification Sheet |
| PIDA | Payload Installation And Deployment Aid |
| MPS | Material Processing System |
| SDF | System Development Facility (Breadboard) |
| GENOPAUSE | Geodetic Satellite In Polar Geosynchronous Orbit |
| MOF | Manned Orbital Flight |