NASA Photo ID: S86-36730 File Name: 10063504.jpg
Film Type: 35mm Date Taken: 09/04/86
Title: Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan and Bruce McCandless in WETF for evaluation of PTK
Description:
Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan is assisted by Astronaut Bruce McCandless II
in JSC's Weightless Environment Training Facility (WETF) during an
evaluation of of the propellant tank kit (PTK). The PTK, almost totally
obscured in this view, attaches to the manned maneuvering unit (MMU). A
SUBA-equipped diver monitors the activity. This equipment is actually a
dummy representation for feasibility study purposes (36730); Astronaut
SUllivan is monitored by a diver in JSC's WETF during PTK evaluation
(36731).
Subject terms:
ASTRONAUTS
EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY
EXTRAVEHICULAR MOBILITY UNITS
HARDWARE
MANNED MANEUVERING UNITS
TESTING
WEIGHTLESS ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
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