| Acronym | Meaning |
 | SSO | Space Shuttle Orbiter |
 | SSO | Subsystem Operation (in Spacelab) |
 | SSO | SuPport System For OEX |
 | SSOP | Space Systems Operating Procedure(s) |
 | SSP | Small Sortie Payload |
 | SSP | Space Shuttle Program |
 | SSP | Standard Switch Panel |
 | SSPC | Spacelab Stored Program Command |
 | SSPD | Shuttle System Payload Data |
 | SSPD | Shuttle System Payload Definition (Study) |
 | SSPD | Shuttle System Payload Description |
 | SSPDA | Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity |
 | SSPDB | Subsystem Power Distribution Box |
 | SSPDS | Space Shuttle Payload Data Study |
 | SSPGSE | Space Shuttle Program Ground Support Equipment |
 | SSPM | Space Shuttle Program Manager |
 | SSPO | Space Shuttle Program Office |
 | SSPP | SYstem Safety Program Plan |
 | SSPPSG | Space Shuttle Payload Planning Steering Group |
 | SSPRO | Space Shuttle Program Resident Office |
 | SSPS | Space Shuttle Program Schedule |
 | SSPTF | Santa Susana Propulsion Test Facility (see SSFL) |
 | SSR | Shop Support Request |
 | SSR | Staff SuPport Room |
 | SSR | Station Set Requirement |
 | SSR | System Requirements Review |
 | SSRD | Station Set Requirements Documents |
 | SSRN | System Software Reference Number |
 | SSRR | Station Set Requirements Review |
 | SSS | Sound Suppression System |
 | SSS | Space ShuttleSystem |
 | SSS | Stage Separation Subsystem |
 | SSS | Station Set Specification |
 | SSS | Subsystem Segment |
 | SSSS | Space Shuttle System Specification |
 | SST | Single System Trainer |
 | SST | SPacecraft Systems Test |
 | SST | Structural Static Test |
 | SST | Subsystem Terminal On Spacelab |
 | SSTC | Space Shuttle Test Conductor |
 | SSUS | Spinning Solid Upper Stage |
 | SSUS-A | SSUS For Atlas-Centaur Class Spacecraft |
 | SSUS-D | SSUS For Delta Class Spacecraft |
 | SSUSP | Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project |
 | SSV | Space Shuttle Vehicle |
 | ST | Self Test |
 | ST | Sequential Timer |
 | ST | SimPlification Task |
 | ST | SPace Telescope |
 | ST | Spacelab Technology |