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NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
Image # : S84-27036
Date : 02/12/1984

Title

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.

Keywords

Bruce McCandless Remote Manipulator System RMS End Effector Space Pallet Satellite SPAS Westar VI Canada Arm Extravehicular Activity EVA Spacewalk

Subject Category

Space Shuttle, EVAs-Spacewalk,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: JSC
  • Center Number: S84-27036
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001059

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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