NASA Photo ID: S88-25408          File Name: 10063164.jpg

Film Type: 120 CN                 Date Taken: 01/12/88

Title: STS-26 launch and entry crew equipment demonstration at Naval Weapons Center

Description:

STS-26 launch and entry crew equipment demonstration is conducted by JSC
Crew  and Thermal Systems Division's (CTSD's) employee James O. Schlosser
at the  Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California.  Schlosser (left)
gives a  briefing on the new crew equipment baselined for STS-26 as
Astronaut James P.  Bagian models the new gear.  Included in the package
are navy blue launch and  entry suit (LES), launch and entry helmet (LEH),
parachute, life raft, and  survival gear.  A mission specialist seat is
visible in background between  the two men.