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Images by Dale Gardner of Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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Astronat Dale Gardner using
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Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite |
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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 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner using
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Astronaut Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, wearing the manned maneuvering unit (MMU) approaching the spinng Westar VI satellite over Bahama Banks. The end effector of the remote manipulator system (RMS) controlled by Dr. Anna L. Fisher inside Discovery's cabin, awaits its duty at right. |
| Date Taken |
1984-11-14 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner holds
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Astronaut Dale Gardner holds up for sale sign after EVA |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, having just completed the major portion of his second extravehicular activity (EVA) period in three days, holds up a "for sale" sign. Astronaut Joseph P. ALlen IV, who also participated in the two EVA's, is reflected in Gardner's helmet visor. A portion of each of two recovered satellites is in the lower right corner, with Westar nearer Discovery's aft. |
| Date Taken |
1984-11-14 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner holds
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Astronaut Dale Gardner holds up for sale sign after EVA |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, having just completed the major portion of his second extravehicular activity (EVA) period in three days, holds up a "for sale" sign. Astronaut Joseph P. ALlen IV, who also participated in the two EVA's, is reflected in Gardner's helmet visor. A portion of each of two recovered satellites is in the lower right corner, with Westar nearer Discovery's aft. |
| Date Taken |
1984-11-14 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner using
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Astronaut Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, wearing the manned maneuvering unit (MMU) approaching the spinng Westar VI satellite over Bahama Banks. Gardner uses a large tool called the apogee kick motor capture device (ACD) to enter the nozzle of the spent Westar engine and stabilize the satellite to capture it for return to Earth. |
| Date Taken |
1984-11-14 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner tethe
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Astronaut Dale Gardner tethered to Discovery's starboard side. |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner is tethered to Discovery's starboard side during an extravehicular activity (EVA). |
| Date Taken |
1984-11-14 |
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Astronat Dale Gardner achiev
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Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite |
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Astronat Dale A. Gardner achieves a hard dock with the previously spinning Westar VI satellite. Gardner uses a "stinger" device to stabilize the communications satellite. |
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1984-11-14 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehea
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehearses control of MMU during EVA practice |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, 51-A mission specialist, rehearses control of manned maneuvering unit (MMU) during a practice for an extravehicular activity (EVA). Gardner is in the Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory at JSC. |
| Date Taken |
1984-08-21 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehea
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehearses during EVA practice |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, 51-A mission specialist, rehearses control of manned maneuvering unit (MMU) during a practice for an extravehicular activity (EVA). Gardner is in the Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory at JSC. Gardner handles a stinger device to make initial contact with one of the two satellites they will be working with. |
| Date Taken |
1984-08-21 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehea
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehearses during EVA practice |
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Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, 51-A mission specialist, rehearses control of manned maneuvering unit (MMU) during a practice for an extravehicular activity (EVA). Gardner is in the Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory at JSC. Gardner handles a stinger device to make initial contact with one of the two satellites they will be working with. |
| Date Taken |
1984-08-27 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehea
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehearses during EVA practice |
| Description |
Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, 51-A mission specialist, rehearses control of manned maneuvering unit (MMU) during a practice for an extravehicular activity (EVA). Gardner is in the Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory at JSC. Gardner handles a stinger device to make initial contact with one of the two satellites they will be working with. |
| Date Taken |
1984-08-27 |
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehea
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Astronaut Dale Gardner rehearses during EVA practice |
| Description |
Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, 51-A mission specialist, rehearses control of manned maneuvering unit (MMU) during a practice for an extravehicular activity (EVA). Gardner is in the Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory at JSC. Gardner works to deploy a large stinger device designed for locking onto the orbiting satellites via entering a spent engine's nozzle. |
| Date Taken |
1984-08-27 |
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