Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Johnson Space Center Collection
Title:
ASCAN Helms simulates parachute jump during VAFB training exercises
Description:
1990 Group 13 Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Susan J. Helms simulates a parachute jump during ground egress and parasail training exercises at Vance Air Force Base (VAFB), Enid, Oklahoma. With her arms folded against her chest, Helms jumps from a brick platform onto the ground. In line behind her are Charles J. Precourt followed by Leroy Chiao. The training is designed to prepare the ASCANs for proper survival measures to take in the event of an emergency aboard the T-38 jet trainer aircraft they will frequently use once they become full-fledged astronauts. ASCANs completed the VAFB training courses from 07-29-90 through 07-31-90.
Date Taken:
1990-09-17
Program:
Shuttle
Mission:
STS-054
Subject Terms:
ASTRONAUTS
Subject Terms:
ASTRONAUT
Subject Terms:
TRAINING
Subject Terms:
EGRESS
Subject Terms:
AIR
Subject Terms:
FORCE
Subject Terms:
OKLAHOMA
Subject Terms:
STS-54
Subject Terms:
VANCE
Subject Terms:
BASE
facet_who:
Leroy Chiao
facet_where:
Oklahoma
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
facet_when:
07-29-90
facet_when:
07-31-90
Photo ID:
S90-48372
Film Type:
35mm
UID:
SPD-JSC-S90-48372
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ASCAN Helms simulates parachute jump during VAFB training exercises