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A callsign is a pseudonym that radio operators such as [[CAPCOM]] will use to refer to a specific person.
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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.
  
 
==Toilets==
 
==Toilets==
In [[2009-10]] the [[Liquid Gold|chemical toilets]] in the [[bathroom]] were labled with the [[Astronauts| astronauts']] callsigns instead of their names, as had been done in previous years.
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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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Revision as of 21:51, 29 March 2010

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.

Toilets

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