Multi-Axis Test Facility Orientation (GRC-2017-CM-0121)
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Summary
| Description | Seven Astronauts and William North undergo Multi Axis Space Test Inertia Facility (MASTIF) orientation: This film contains footage Gus Grissom leaving "Astro-Penthouse" and beginning tests, pilot Joe Algranti explaining the MASTIF to Scott Carpenter, Walter Schirra testing the controls and being strapped in, Deke Slayton climbing into the rig, and John Glenn preparing for test and being briefed by Algranti. Also seen are Alan Shepherd talking with Algranti and James Useller prior to climbing into rig and beginning test, Gordon Cooper being strapped in and beginning his test, Cooper and Algranti briefing to William North prior to his test. North was a test pilot on the NASA committee which selected the Mercury 7 astronauts. |
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| Date | Taken |
| Source | commons.wikimedia.org |
| Author | NASA Glenn Research Center |
Licensing
CC0 / Public Domain
Attribution: NASA Glenn Research Center, Taken