NASA Photo ID: 81-PC-0023, 81-H-162
Date take: unknown
Space Shuttle prime astronaut crew members Bob Crippen (left) and
John Young (right), prepare for briefings on the use of the emergency
pad escape system, known as the "slidewire". Both the prime
and
backup crews wore the spacesuits and other equipment they will wear
during a mission. The slidewire system provides a quick and
sure
escape from the upper pad launch platforms in case of a serious
emergency.
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