SpaceArchive.net | S64-14849 - Mercury-Atlas 6 - John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance


NASA ID: S64-14849	Mission: Mercury-Atlas 6	Taken/released on: 12/2/1962

John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance

Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s balance mechanism (semi-circular-canals) is tested by running cool water into his ear and measuring effect on eye motions (nystagmus). (Source: JSC)

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