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A Mission Alpha was a mission Dry-run.
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A '''Mission Alpha''' is a dry run for the year's [[Mission|Main Mission]], and is a {{procsref|Training Missions|Full Missions|full-class training mission}}.
  
 
==Historical==
 
==Historical==
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These were typically run about 1 month before the actual mission, and lasted about 4-6 hours in duration.  The purpose was to test
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Missions Alpha were typically run about 1 month before the actual mission, lasting about 4–6 hours in duration.  The purpose was to test
 
out all equipment, and discover any problems or areas lacking proper planning.  It also was an excellent opportunity to test the level
 
out all equipment, and discover any problems or areas lacking proper planning.  It also was an excellent opportunity to test the level
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of training for both [[Astronauts]] and Mission Control staff.
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of training for both [[Astronauts]] and [[Mission Control]] staff. This practice was first started by Mission Commanders [[Daniel Kekez]] and [[Jamie Rosen]] for the [[1997-98|Jupiter 1998 mission]].
  
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In the 2001-2002 year, a [[Mission Beta]] was run.   The Mission Alpha occured while the [[Habitat]] was still under construction, and as such a second dry run was needed closer to the mission date.
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In the [[2001-02 | 2001-02 year]], a [[Mission Beta]] was run. The Mission Alpha occurred while the [[Habitat]] was still under construction, and as such a second dry run was needed closer to the mission date.
  
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==Mini Missions==
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Mission Alpha is a [[Training Mission]] and thus should not be confused with [[Mini Missions]].
  
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==Mini-Missions==
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==List of Missions Alpha==
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Mini-missions were historically an [[Elementary Education Program|EEP]] activity for older classes.  In recent years, Space Sim has taken to calling the dry-runs 'Mini-Missions' instead of ''Mission Alpha''.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Year
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! Mission Name
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! Destination
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|-
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| [[1997-98]]
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| Mission Alpha
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| Unknown
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|-
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| [[2001-02]]
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| Mission Alpha
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| Unknown
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|-
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| [[2001-02]]
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| [[Mission Beta]]
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| Unknown
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|-
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| [[2005-06]]
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| [[Daedalus]]
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| Venus
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|-
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| [[2006-07]]
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| Mission Alpha
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| Pluto
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|}

Latest revision as of 12:44, 20 April 2010

A Mission Alpha is a dry run for the year's Main Mission, and is a full-class training mission.

Historical

Missions Alpha were typically run about 1 month before the actual mission, lasting about 4–6 hours in duration. The purpose was to test out all equipment, and discover any problems or areas lacking proper planning. It also was an excellent opportunity to test the level of training for both Astronauts and Mission Control staff. This practice was first started by Mission Commanders Daniel Kekez and Jamie Rosen for the Jupiter 1998 mission.

In the 2001-02 year, a Mission Beta was run. The Mission Alpha occurred while the Habitat was still under construction, and as such a second dry run was needed closer to the mission date.

Mini Missions

Mission Alpha is a Training Mission and thus should not be confused with Mini Missions.

List of Missions Alpha

Year Mission Name Destination
1997-98 Mission Alpha Unknown
2001-02 Mission Alpha Unknown
2001-02 Mission Beta Unknown
2005-06 Daedalus Venus
2006-07 Mission Alpha Pluto
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