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{{short description|Status held by certain NASA astronauts on space shuttle missions}} |
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A '''Mission Specialist (MS)''' is a position held by certain [[NASA]] [[astronaut]]s during [[Space Shuttle]] missions. A Mission Specialist is assigned to a limited field of the mission, such as for medical experiments or technical quests. |
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'''Mission specialist''' (MS) is a term for a specific position held by [[Astronaut|astronauts]] who are tasked with conducting a range of scientific, medical, or [[engineering]] experiments during a spaceflight mission. These specialists were usually assigned to a specific field of expertise that was related to the goals of the particular mission they were assigned to.<ref>{{Cite web |title=StarChild: Astronauts |url=https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/space_level2/astronaut.html |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov}}</ref> |
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Other functions on board are [[aviator|Pilot]], [[flight engineer|Flight Engineer]] and [[commander|Mission Commander]]. Some Space Shuttle missions included [[Payload Specialist]]s in addition to Mission Specialists. While a Payload Specialist was selected for a single specific mission, a Mission Specialist was selected as an astronaut first, and then assigned to a mission. |
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Mission specialists were highly trained individuals who underwent extensive training in preparation for their missions. They were required to have a broad range of skills, including knowledge of science and engineering, as well as experience in operating complex equipment in a zero-gravity environment. |
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Mission Specialist is abbreviated by NASA as MS. |
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During a mission, mission specialists were responsible for conducting experiments, operating equipment, and performing spacewalks to repair or maintain equipment outside the spacecraft. They also played a critical role in ensuring the safety of the crew by monitoring the spacecraft's systems and responding to emergencies as needed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Specialist [Aeronautics and Space] Law and Legal Definition {{!}} USLegal, Inc. |url=https://definitions.uslegal.com/m/mission-specialist-aeronautics-and-space/ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=definitions.uslegal.com}}</ref> |
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The role of mission specialist was an important one in the [[Space Shuttle program]], as they were instrumental in the success of the program's many scientific and engineering missions. Many of the advances in science and technology that were made during this period were made possible by the hard work and dedication of the mission specialists who worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of what was possible in space. |
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Mission specialist (MS) is a term for a specific position held by astronauts who are tasked with conducting a range of scientific, medical, or engineering experiments during a spaceflight mission. These specialists were usually assigned to a specific field of expertise that was related to the goals of the particular mission they were assigned to.[1]
Mission specialists were highly trained individuals who underwent extensive training in preparation for their missions. They were required to have a broad range of skills, including knowledge of science and engineering, as well as experience in operating complex equipment in a zero-gravity environment.
During a mission, mission specialists were responsible for conducting experiments, operating equipment, and performing spacewalks to repair or maintain equipment outside the spacecraft. They also played a critical role in ensuring the safety of the crew by monitoring the spacecraft's systems and responding to emergencies as needed.[2]
The role of mission specialist was an important one in the Space Shuttle program, as they were instrumental in the success of the program's many scientific and engineering missions. Many of the advances in science and technology that were made during this period were made possible by the hard work and dedication of the mission specialists who worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of what was possible in space.
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[edit]- ^ "StarChild: Astronauts". starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Mission Specialist [Aeronautics and Space] Law and Legal Definition | USLegal, Inc". definitions.uslegal.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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