Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Johnson Space Center Collection
Title:
Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
Description:
Astronat Dale A. Gardner appears to be under the remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector as he makes a turn in space and preapares to use the manned maneuvering unit (MMU) to travel to Westar VI satellite. The "stinger" he carries will enter the communications satellite through the nozzle of the spent motor.
Date Taken:
1984-11-14
Program:
Shuttle
Mission:
STS-51A
Subject Terms:
ASTRONAUTS
Subject Terms:
MISSION
Subject Terms:
ONBOARD
Subject Terms:
ACTIVITIES
Subject Terms:
EXTRAVEHICULAR
Subject Terms:
ACTIVITY
Subject Terms:
UNITS
Subject Terms:
SPACE
Subject Terms:
MANNED
Subject Terms:
REPAIRING
Subject Terms:
SYSTEM
Subject Terms:
CREWS
Subject Terms:
SATELLITES
Subject Terms:
MANEUVERING
Subject Terms:
REMOTE
Subject Terms:
(ORBITER)
Subject Terms:
SHUTTLE
Subject Terms:
MANIPULATOR
Subject Terms:
DISCOVERY
Subject Terms:
51-A
facet_who:
Dale Gardner
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Photo ID:
STS51A-104-008
Film Type:
35mm
UID:
SPD-JSC-STS51A-104-0 08
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Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite