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McCandless on Arm in Aft Pay
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McCandless on Arm in Aft Payload Bay |
| Full Description |
Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, STS-41B mission specialist, tests a Mobile Foot Restraint (MFR) attached to the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. McCandless appears to be walking on cargo, but is realy being flown over it by the combination MFR and RMS. His helmet visor reflects parts of the payload bay that can't be seen in the larger portion of the photo. Behind him can be seen both the Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pods. |
| Date |
02/13/1984 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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McCandless with Space Screw
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McCandless with Space Screw Gun |
| Full Description |
EVA Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, is using a special power tool to conduct an experiment. His feet are anchored in the mobile foot restraints, which are connected to the Remote Manipulator System's (RMS) End Effector. The Shuttle pallet satellite (SPAS-01A) serves as a test subject for McCandless's experiment. The SPAS-01A is located in the center of the open cargo bay. Behind him is the protective cradle for the Westar VI satellite. |
| Date |
02/12/1984 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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