Didn't realize astronauts have been using virtual reality simulators on the ISS before spacewalks (via @AstroTerry)pic.twitter.com/BLaukWptRL
“SAFER” virtual reality simulator- the jet pack we can use to get back to ISS if we floated away during a spacewalk.pic.twitter.com/Fp2tiwzpqj
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@DShankar@heybrucewright@AstroTerry Ya that rig only works in zero-G :) -
@StevenMBooth@heybrucewright@AstroTerry True! Though I have seen some clunky laptop kits with lenses for terrestrial "VR"
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@AstroTerry@Space_Station How long can you use it for & is it just for emergencies? -
@Michael_Woolgar@Space_Station Until it runs out of fuel. SAFER is use for emergencies if astronauts become untether from Space Station. -
@vr_doug@Space_Station If thrusters were on constantly, would it last for minutes or seconds? Cool device! -
@Michael_Woolgar@Space_Station SAFER lasts (approx): 3 mins w/ 4 thrusters constantly ON & 10 mins coasting time.pic.twitter.com/tABuwmNWKL
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@vr_doug@Space_Station How you can make it last for 3 minutes in that small package is impressive!
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@AstroTerry Glad we can help you train SAFER. Now think tethers, tethers ;-)! Our best wishes & have fun with your first EVA!@NASA_JohnsonThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry@Space_Station How many times has the jetpack been needed? -
@mnicholsdevguy SAFER hasn't been needed. It was tested untethered during STS-64 mission. It was also tested by@CommanderMLA during STS-92.
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@AstroTerry hold on tight...very excited to see you and#AstroButch do amazing things in your mini spacecraft
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@AstroTerry It's pretty cool that a laptop computer aboard the#ISS can turned into VR gear. Hope that neither of you will need the SAFERs!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry Nice pic and great share! Thanks to you and team members for all you do on#ISS - Have a wonderful day (*_*) BestThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry no floating away!! Hold on at all times!!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry@Space_Station Space. The only place you can feasibly strap a laptop to your face and still function comfortably.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry@Space_Station I don't understand how it is cheaper to build that virtual reality set than to build a better UX for the jet packThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry@Space_Station may i ask,do u all ever see ufosThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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@AstroTerry I wish you and Butch Wilmore a visually stunning, progressive,fun and safe EVA.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
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