NASA Photo ID: S92-25642          File Name: 10065146.gif 
 
Film Type: 35mm CN                Date Taken: 01/10/92 
 
Title: STS-49 ASEM activity illustrated with PLAID computer graphics 
 
Description: 
 
STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, Assembly of Station by 
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Methods (ASEM) activity is illustrated with 
PLAID computer graphics.  An extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) suited  
crewmember, positioned on the remote manipulator system (RMS) manipulator  
foot restraint (MFR), grabs and maneuvers the multipurpose experiment 
support  structure (MPESS) with truss assembly attached above OV-105's 
payload  bay (PLB) using the steer wheel assembly. The MPESS/ASEM truss 
structure has  been lifted out the sill-mounted payload retention latch 
assemblies (PRLAs)  and will be repositioned in the PRLAs upon completion 
of handling procedures.  Also seen in this illustration are the empty 
INTELSAT perigee stage cradle  structure (aft PLB) and the capture bar 
grapple fixture stowed on the port  side sill longeron.