Set of 5 Space Shuttle Program Astronaut Patches
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Set of 5 Space Shuttle Program Astronaut Patches

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Set of 5 Space Shuttle Program Astronaut Patches (Does include Payload Specialist Patch that is not in photo)Astronauts hold a variety of ranks and positions, and each of these roles carries responsibilities that are essential to the operation of a spacecraft. A spacecraft's cockpit, filled with sophisticated equipment, requires skills differing from those used to manage the scientific equipment on board, and so on.Commander: Overall mission success, safety of crew and Shuttle, maneuvers Shuttle with assistance from Pilot. Pilot: Assist the Commander in maneuvering the Shuttle. May be responsible for release and recovery of satellites. Payload Commander (PLC) A Mission Specialist with additional responsibility for the management of the science or other major payload elements of the mission. Mission Specialist (MS) A NASA astronaut assigned to a Shuttle crew with mission-specific duties. Payload Specialist Technical experts who accompany specific payloads such as a commercial o

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