NASA Photo ID: STS61B-120-052 File Name: 10062569.jpg
Film Type: 70mm Date Taken: 11/27/85
Title: Astronaut Sherwood Spring on RMS checks joints on the ACCESS device
Description:
Astronaut Sherwood C. Spring, anchored to the foot restraint on the remote
manipulator system (RMS) arm, checks joints on the tower-like Assembly
Concept for Construction of Erectable Space Structures (ACCESS) device
extending from the payload bay as the Atlantis flies over white clouds and
blue ocean waters. The Gulf of Mexico waters form the backdrop for the
scene.
Subject terms:
ASTRONAUTS
ATLANTIS (ORBITER)
EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)
EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY
EXTRAVEHICULAR MOBILITY UNITS
FOOT RESTRAINTS
HARDWARE
JOINTS (JUNCTIONS)
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
REMOTE MANIPULATOR SYSTEM
SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 61-B
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