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Space Shuttle prime astronaut crew members Bob Crippen and John Young in yellow flight suits walk away from a NASA van they just departed

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle prime astronaut crew members Bob Crippen (left) and John Young (right) prepare for briefings on the use of the emergency pad escape system, known as the 'slidewire.' Both the prime and backup crews wore the spacesuits and other equipment they will wear during a mission. The slidewire system provides a quick and sure escape from the upper pad platforms in case of a serious emergency.

Image Credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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TakenJanuary 6, 1981
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Image CreditNASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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PIA Number81PC0023