| Acronym | Meaning |
 | RDM | Real-Time Data Manager |
 | GIE | Ground Instrumentation Equipment |
 | MPI | Mission Payload Integration |
 | P/PL | Primary Payload |
 | PLSS | Primary Life SuPport Subsystem |
 | GTM | Ground Team Manager |
 | HAL/S | High Order Assembly Language/Shuttle |
 | SIMS | Shuttle Inventory Management System |
 | TK | Tank |
 | PBIC | Programmable Buffer Interface Card |