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Overview of Teams  



Congratulations!

You have completed mission specialist training. Next you will be assigned to a team and begin practicing for mission day.

Radiation Team
The Radiation Team tracks radiation levels on board the space station. It monitors the astronauts’ potential radiation rates and informs Crisis Management to make recommendations to Mission Control regarding what steps the astronauts can take to protect themselves.

Life Support Team
The Life Support Team monitors the atmospheric pressure in the space station and tracks the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This team uses this information to predict dangerous atmospheric conditions, and informs Crisis Management of life threatening changes in the atmosphere inside the space station. Crisis Management Team
The Crisis Management Team is responsible for analyzing the situation on the space station as changes occur, formulating action plans, and reporting any changes.

Communications Team
The Communications Team gathers all team reports and communicates pertinent results to Mission Control every five minutes. The Communications Team is also responsible for making sure Mission Control receives the information it needs to assist the astronauts.



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