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| − | A '''Mission Alpha''' is a | + | A '''Mission Alpha''' is a dry run for the year's [[Mission|Main Mission]]. This year's Mission Alpha was [[Daedalus]]. Its destination was Venus. |
==Historical== | ==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 | 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. | + | of training for both [[Astronauts]] and [[Mission Control]] staff. |
| − | In the 2001 | + | 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. |
==Mini-Missions== | ==Mini-Missions== | ||
| − | 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''. | + | 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''. |
Revision as of 11:18, 12 February 2006
A Mission Alpha is a dry run for the year's Main Mission. This year's Mission Alpha was Daedalus. Its destination was Venus.
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.
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.
Mini-Missions
Mini-missions were historically an EEP activity for older classes. In recent years, Space Sim has taken to calling the dry-runs Mini-Missions instead of Mission Alpha.
