10-day moon rescue mission trialled underwater by astronauts
Four 'aquanauts' took part in a NASA mission performing underwater rescue missions for 10 days in Moon-like gravity and environment. Aquanauts tested a foldable tripod-like device that lifts an incapacitated astronaut to place him on a stretcher. The rescue system is designed for quick recovery of a Moonwalker while keeping the limited mobility in a spacesuit in mind, participants said.