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ALTERNATE PAYLOAD SPECIALIST [1 record]

Record 1 2002-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Astronautics
CONT

The Alternate Payload Specialist is a scientist chosen by the experiment teams as a possible crew member. The APS completes all flight training and serves as a backup for the Payload Specialist scheduled to work in orbit. During the mission, the APS assists the Crew Interface Coordinator to communicate with the crew, and supports the payload team and Mission Scientist.

OBS

alternate payload specialist; APS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Astronautique
CONT

[Le] spécialiste de charge utile de relève [...] s'entraîne avec les autres membres [de l'équipage] en vue de remplacer le spécialiste de charge utile si ce dernier était incapable de participer à la mission.

OBS

spécialiste de charge utile de relève; APS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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