| ID | 111257 |
| Title Proper | Language protocols in international human spaceflight |
| Other Title Information | time for a common tongue? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ansdell, Megan |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As international partnerships increasingly look to be the way forward for sustainable human space exploration, the need to think about language protocols becomes more pressing. Using the historical examples of three international human spaceflight missions, this viewpoint shows how each language protocol was dictated by political realities and how often difficulties arose during implementation as a result. It is argued that, in order to optimize operational environments in future human space exploration, the international space community should adopt a standardized, single-language protocol, similar to commercial aviation. While English may appear to be the most obvious candidate, other languages, particularly Russian and perhaps even Chinese, may also be worth considering. |
| `In' analytical Note | Space Policy Vol. 28, No.1; Feb 2012: p. 2-6 |
| Journal Source | Space Policy Vol. 28, No.1; Feb 2012: p. 2-6 |
| Key Words | Apollo - Soyuz Test Project ; Human Space Exploration ; International Human Spaceflight Missions ; International Space Community ; USA ; USSR ; NASA ; ASTP |