2011-01-12

Capcom

CAPCOM is a callsign used in space operations of human spaceflight, and is a heritage item from the early days, being an abbreviation of 'Capsule Communicator'. Capcom is today the primary communicator between a ground control segment and astronauts in flight. The Capcom is generally an experienced astronaut themselves.

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  1. Anonymous12 Jan 2011, 10:38:00

    Derogatory name for an hilarious and inappropriate hat; as in "Blimey Fred, that's a cracking Capcom you're sporting today. Did you part with money for that item?"

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  2. Unknown13 Jan 2011, 17:28:00

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  3. Unknown13 Jan 2011, 17:31:00

    There is a widely-held belief that it's a Bristolian mis-pronunciation of "cat comb", used to remove fleas; but this is wrong. In fact it's derived from "catacomb", a local term for the limestone caverns that are prevalent in Somerset.

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