Chris Yerinides
CapCom

Mission Responsibilities

The CapCom (Capsule Communicator) is the authorized voice of Mission Control. He is the primary communicator between the astronauts and the ground controllers. As an astronaut who has gone through the same rigorous training as the astronauts in flight, the CapCom is able to convey any nuances to the Flight Director that might affect the success of the mission.

Chris's Historical Character is Vance Brand, Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.


 
Vital Statistics Chris Yerinides Academic Accomplishments

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Fifth
Columbus Magnet
4' 9"
127 lbs.
Brown
Brown
3/5/93
Norwalk, CT
5
Vance Brand
Patrick Ewing

Academically Talented
Artistically Talented
Student Council
Science Fair participant
Safety Monitor

Other Interests

Basketball
Video/computer games
Telling jokes
Guitar
Baby sitting

 
Personal Goal for the Century 2004 Mission

To solve all problems possible.

 
 
In His Own Words

"I enjoy learning about space and I am very fond of it. I continue to learn about space and I enjoy reading about it. My knowledge of space and flight continues to grow. I will keep researching, observing, and learning new facts every day."

 




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