S08-04-102 - STS-008 - RMS dynamic interaction test using PFTA grapple fixture no. 2
Summary
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Description: Remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector, grappling Payload Flight Test Article (PFTA) grapple fixture number (no.) 2, holds PFTA above payload bay (PLB) starboard side for Manual Augmented Control System Evaluation. Vertical tail with orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods at base appears below RMS lower arm boom. RMS elbow pitch joint and closed circuit television (CCTV) are visible.
Subject Terms: ONBOARD ACTIVITIES, TAIL ASSEMBLIES, SPACE SHUTTLE PAYLOADS, STS-8 REMOTE MANIPULATOR SYSTEM, PAYLOAD DEPLOYMENT & RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, CHALLENGER (ORBITER)
Date Taken: 8/31/1983
Categories: Payload Bay
Interior_Exterior: Exterior
Ground_Orbit: On-orbit
Element: Shuttle Payload Bay
Original: Film - 35MM CN
Preservation File Format: TIFF
STS-8
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