During free flyer proximity operations, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) 01 is grappled by Remote Manipulator System (RMS) end effector and held in release position over crew compartment (views taken from aft flight deck overhead window). Views look down RMS from upper arm boom to end effector secured on SPAS-01 top side grapple fixture. RMS elbow, lower arm boom, and wrist joint are visible. Earth's cloud-covered surface appears below.
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NASA
Description
During free flyer proximity operations, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) 01 is grappled by Remote Manipulator System (RMS) end effector and held in release position over crew compartment (views taken from aft flight deck overhead window). Views look down RMS from upper arm boom to end effector secured on SPAS-01 top side grapple fixture. RMS elbow, lower arm boom, and wrist joint are visible. Earth's cloud-covered surface appears below.