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What are the Russian and Chinese equivalents for the term Astronaut?
Which NASA operational role holds the highest authority regarding mission and crew safety?
What specific phases of flight is the Pilot typically responsible for operating the vehicle during?
What Greek words are the etymological roots for the term astronaut?
What distinction is made between the status of 'astronaut' and mission-specific roles like 'Commander'?
What specific altitude standard does the U.S. government use to grant astronaut wings?
Who is typically tasked with monitoring and managing a vehicle’s complex internal systems on a mission?
What suggested terms are used for private individuals flying on suborbital commercial vehicles?
What is the primary function of a Mission Specialist on a government-sponsored mission?
What key differentiator separates professional space travelers from private travelers regarding flight intent?
What is the formal title for space travelers trained by Roscosmos or the Soviet space program?
What title designates personnel trained by China's space program?
What is the designation for a selected but not yet fully qualified NASA trainee?
What was the primary historical responsibility of the NASA Pilot during the Space Shuttle era?
What core activities define the role of a NASA Mission Specialist?
Who are Payload Specialists typically brought aboard a spacecraft to operate?
On modern long-duration missions like the ISS, what often happens to the explicit 'Pilot' title?
What competency is now expected of virtually every NASA astronaut, even if designated Mission Specialist?
Which NASA crew role carries responsibility for the overall mission and the crew?