Space History Photo: Project Mercury Altitude Wind Tunnel Gimbaling Rig

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 10:00 in Astronomy & Space

This rig was developed to train astronauts in how to gain control of a spacecraft moving in multiple directions at the same time.

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