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Abstract
Radio-based space-to-ground communication between crew members in space and mission control centers on the ground has the operational purpose of continuing safe and effective execution of tasks on missions to space. Space-to-ground communication does however also constitute one of the relatively few interpersonal relationships astronauts have during missions and in addition to serving an operational purpose, this communication can support astronauts' wellbeing. The purpose of this paper is to identify psychosocially supportive aspects of operational space-to-ground communication between astronauts in space and spacecraft communicators on the ground. Through qualitative analysis of authentic mission communication the paper identifies two supportive aspects and develops terminology for these supportive aspects. Operational kindness describes operational messages that are considerate, show understanding of others and include implicitly expressed enjoyment of associating with others. Operational wit describes operational messages in which not only content and clarity, but also the style a message is conveyed with is given attention by including a subtle wit or charm. Both aspects are illustrated with excerpts from data and discussed in relation to existing research.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, 2022 |
Publisher | International Astronautical Federation, IAF |
Publication date | 18 Sept 2022 |
Article number | IAC-22,A1,1,6,x68949 |
Publication status | Published - 18 Sept 2022 |
Event | The 73rd International Astronautical Congress: Space for @ll - Paris, France Duration: 18 Sept 2022 → 22 Sept 2022 Conference number: 73 https://iac2022.org/ |
Conference
Conference | The 73rd International Astronautical Congress |
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Number | 73 |
Country/Territory | France |
City | Paris |
Period | 18/09/2022 → 22/09/2022 |
Internet address |
Series | Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC |
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ISSN | 0074-1795 |
Keywords
- space
- human space flight
- communication
- space-to-ground
- psychological support
- Social Support
- psycho-social support
- astronauts
- international space station
- iss
- mission control
- Isolated Confined Environment
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SPACECOMM: Analysis, Development and Training of Space-to-Ground Communication
20/11/2020 → …
Project: Research
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Supporting the mission and supporting the astronaut: Operational and relational support in space-to-ground communication
Dennis Jim Frederiksen (Lecturer)
11 Oct 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Supporting the Mission and Supporting the Astronaut - How Communication Between Crew in Space and Mission Control on Earth Combines Operational Efficiency with Kindness and Subtle Humor
Dennis Jim Frederiksen (Lecturer)
21 Apr 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Rådgiver på undervisningsaktivitet til Rumrejsen 2023: Fremtidens Rumstation
Dennis Jim Frederiksen (Consultant)
1 Apr 2023 → 31 Dec 2023Activity: Public/private sector consultancy and other employment › Consultancy