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On the space shuttle, the commander is the overall commander of the ship. The commander sits on the front left seat during launch and re-entry and flies the space shuttle during landings. The commander also controls the space shuttle in the aft cockpit during rendezvous and docking with other spacecraft. The commander is well trained on all shuttle systems, particularly the data processing system (DPS, the computer systems), and the environmental control and life-support sub-system (ECLSS, controls heating cooling, oxygen control, etc.). The commander is also trained in some of the mission's payload activities and will help mission specialists when needed.
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