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A '''callsign''' is a pseudonym that radio operators such as [[CAPCOM]] will use to refer to a specific person. In recent times, its usage has also become a friendly nickname, part of the general [[Spacesim]] culture. It is also used by certain members who have trouble remembering names as an alternative to the real thing.
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A '''callsign''' is a pseudonym that radio operators such as [[CAPCOM]] will use to refer to a specific person or group of people.
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==Important Callsigns==
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*The callsign for [[Mission Control]] is M.C. (pronounced "emm-cee").
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*The callsign for the [[Habitat]] is "Habitat," though "Hab" is also acceptable.
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*The callsign for [[Earth Station 1]] is "Earth."
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==Spacesim Culture==
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In recent times, callsigns have come to be used as friendly nicknames, and have entered the general [[Spacesim]] culture.
  
 
==Toilets==
 
==Toilets==
In [[2009-10]] the [[Liquid Gold|chemical toilets]] in the [[bathroom]] were labelled with the [[Astronauts| astronauts']] callsigns instead of their names, as had been done in previous years.
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In [[2009-10]] the [[chemical toilets]] in the [[bathroom]] were labeled with the [[astronauts]]' callsigns instead of their names, as had been done in previous years.
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==See Also==
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{{procsf|CAPCOM}}
  
 
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Revision as of 12:04, 20 April 2010

A callsign is a pseudonym that radio operators such as CAPCOM will use to refer to a specific person or group of people.

Important Callsigns

  • The callsign for Mission Control is M.C. (pronounced "emm-cee").
  • The callsign for the Habitat is "Habitat," though "Hab" is also acceptable.
  • The callsign for Earth Station 1 is "Earth."

Spacesim Culture

In recent times, callsigns have come to be used as friendly nicknames, and have entered the general Spacesim culture.

Toilets

In 2009-10 the chemical toilets in the bathroom were labeled with the astronauts' callsigns instead of their names, as had been done in previous years.

See Also

CAPCOM (procedures)