Ground Team and Capsule

In the picture

1. 1Wall screen: a curved orbit line and a small spacecraft marker.
2. 2Headset on a seated controller: a microphone and earpiece for voice contact.
3. 3Keyboard on a console: keys where a controller enters commands and checks data.
4. 4Side window: a small capsule with two astronauts in white suits.

Examples

• An air traffic control tower guiding planes from the ground.
• A hospital emergency team coordinating by radio during an ambulance call.

Quiz: Ground Team and Capsule (Age 15)

1. 1

   Why do complex space missions rely on large ground teams?

   • Because only one controller is needed for the whole mission.
   • Because the astronauts perform every task alone.
   • Because the work is divided among many specialized roles.
2. 2

   What links a ground team with people inside a spacecraft?

   • Clear communication.
   • The side window in the control room.
   • The spacecraft’s orbit path.
3. 3

   What is a console keyboard used for by a ground controller?

   • Showing the orbit line on the wall screen.
   • Speaking directly to the astronauts.
   • Entering commands and checking data.

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