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| − | ''' | + | '''Habitat Commander''' is the title that is given to the [[Mission Commander]] in charge of the [[astronaut]]s. This [[commander]] participates in the [[mission]] from within the [[Habitat]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | This position | + | This position is sometimes referred to as Astronaut Commander, as it is the most important [[astronaut]] role. He or she has total control within the Habitat. They are still, however, under the direct control of [[Mission Control]] and the [[Mission Control Commander]]. |
| − | Historically, the | + | Usually, though not always, the [[Mission Commander]] who happens to be an astronaut is appointed this task. However, when both Mission Commanders decide to work in Mission Control, a separate Habitat Commander is chosen. |
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| + | Historically, the Habitat Commander produced the [[astronaut]] shift schedules, and was in charge of the astronauts through the mission. Any mission critical decisions to be made when [[Mission Control]] could not be contacted were done by the Habitat Commander. | ||
==Duties and Procedures== | ==Duties and Procedures== | ||
{{Main|Astronaut Commander Procedures}} | {{Main|Astronaut Commander Procedures}} | ||
| − | Currently, the [[Mission Control Commander]] is in charge of creating all shift schedules, and the | + | Currently, the [[Mission Control Commander]] is in charge of creating all shift schedules, and the Habitat Commander can only override [[Mission Control]] in accordance with their [[Astronaut Commander Procedures#Discretionary Powers|discretionary powers]]. |
[[Category:Astronaut Positions]] | [[Category:Astronaut Positions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:13, 7 May 2010
Habitat Commander is the title that is given to the Mission Commander in charge of the astronauts. This commander participates in the mission from within the Habitat.
History
This position is sometimes referred to as Astronaut Commander, as it is the most important astronaut role. He or she has total control within the Habitat. They are still, however, under the direct control of Mission Control and the Mission Control Commander.
Usually, though not always, the Mission Commander who happens to be an astronaut is appointed this task. However, when both Mission Commanders decide to work in Mission Control, a separate Habitat Commander is chosen.
Historically, the Habitat Commander produced the astronaut shift schedules, and was in charge of the astronauts through the mission. Any mission critical decisions to be made when Mission Control could not be contacted were done by the Habitat Commander.
Duties and Procedures
- Main article: Astronaut Commander Procedures
Currently, the Mission Control Commander is in charge of creating all shift schedules, and the Habitat Commander can only override Mission Control in accordance with their discretionary powers.
