Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Johnson Space Center Collection
Title:
Astronaut Bruce McCandless tests astronaut maneuvering unit
Description:
Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, backup pilot for Skylab 2, tests the balance and control of an astronaut maneuvering unit (AMU) test model at Martin Marietta Corporation's Denver division. The jet-powered backpack can fly for 30 minutes and can be worn over normal clothing or space suit.
Date Taken:
1973-08-16
Program:
Skylab
Mission:
Skylab III
Subject Terms:
ASTRONAUTS
Subject Terms:
UNITS
Subject Terms:
MANNED
Subject Terms:
PROGRAM
Subject Terms:
TESTING
Subject Terms:
PROTOTYPES
Subject Terms:
CONTRACTORS
Subject Terms:
MANEUVERING
Subject Terms:
SKYLAB
Subject Terms:
COLORADO
facet_who:
Bruce McCandless II
facet_what:
Skylab
facet_where:
Colorado
facet_where:
Denver
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Photo ID:
S72-30704
Film Type:
4x5
UID:
SPD-JSC-S72-30704
original url:

Astronaut Bruce McCandless tests astronaut maneuvering unit