JSC2005-E-31383
August 10, 2011
Karl Hamelmann and Nicole Jordan, spacesuit engineers working in the Crew and Thermal Systems Division, EVA and Spacesuit Systems Branch, conduct a test which is instrumental in planning the upcoming spacewalk on STS-114 to extract protruding gap filler material on Discovery. The test was to evaluate the amount of damage inadvertent contact with the spacesuit helmet could cause to the Shuttle tiles.
Topics:
Edwards Air Force Base, Spaceflight, Space exploration, Crew and Thermal Systems Division, Nicole Jordan, Space suit, STS-114, STS-1, Extra-vehicular activity, Space, Human spaceflight
