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    Skylab 4 M509 Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment Experiment

    Keywords

    Aeronautics, Gerald P. Carr, Johnson Space Center, NASA, Skylab 4

    Photo Description

    JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS

    SKYLAB 4 ON-BOARD PHOTO -- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, commander of the Skylab 4 mission, flies the Astronaut Maneuvering Equipment M509 experiment in the forward compartment of the Orbital Workshop of the Skylab space station in Earth orbit. This picture was taken with a handheld 35mm Nikon camera on the 30th day of the 84-day Skylab 4 mission. The M509 experiment consists of two jet-powered astronaut maneuvering units, a back-mounted, hand-controlled unit called the Automatically Stabilized Maneuvering Unit (ASMU), and a hand-held maneuvering unit (HHMU). Carr is holding the HHMU in his right hand. The M509 objectives are to: demonstrate ASMU flying qualities and piloting capability; test and evaluate system response; and relate the data and experience gained to ground-based analyses, future AMU design requirements and projected extravehicular activity. The OWS forward compartment in which the M509 exercise was held is about 22 feet in diameter and 19 feet from top to bottom. The hatchway leading to the Airlock Module is partially visible behind Carr.

    Publication Date

    12-15-1973

    Format

    image/jpeg

    Number of Images

    2

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    Front of Image

    Publisher

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

    Original Size

    8" x 10"

    Identifier

    DP0057714-0045a

    NASA Photo Number

    108-KSC-74PC-55; (S-74-17305)

    Photo Credit

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Location

    John C. Hitt Library

    Department

    Special Collections & University Archives

    Call Number

    SC 010

    Digital Production Specifications

    Digitized by the University of Central Florida Libraries, Digital Initiatives Unit. Jpeg images were derived from no less than 600 dpi tiffs scanned on a Copibook scanner.

    Use and Reproduction

    This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-2576.
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    Keywords

    Aeronautics, Gerald P. Carr, Johnson Space Center, NASA, Skylab 4

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