NASA Photo ID: S87-29870          File Name: 10062723.jpg

Film Type: 120 CN                 Date Taken: 03/20/87

Title: Shuttle crew escape systems test conducted in JSC Bldg 9A CCT

Description:

Shuttle crew escape systems test is conducted by astronauts Steven R. Nagel 
(left) and Manley L. (Sonny) Carter in JSC One Gravity Mockup and Training 
Facilities Bldg 9A crew compartment trainer (CCT).  Nagel and Carter are 
evaluating methods for crew escape during Space Shuttle controlled gliding 
flight.  JSC test was done in advance of tests scheduled for facilities in 
California and Utah.  Here, Carter serves as test subject evaluating egress 
positioning for the tractor rocket escape method - one of the two systems 
currently being closely studied by NASA.