Taking a ‘Stroll’ Along the Shuttle Bay
In the photo above, McCandless appears to be walking along Challenger’s payload bay, but he was actually being maneuvered above the cargo bay using the Manipulator Foot Restraint (MFR) and Remote Manipulator System (RMS), together known as the “cherry picker.” The RMS is more commonly known as the Canadarm, which debuted in 1981. This combination allowed for precise and controlled movement in space, which is crucial for tasks such as repairing satellites or constructing and maintaining space stations.
