LMS Spacelab in orbit

ESA's Spacelab module was carried by the Space Shuttle for the Life & Microgravity Sciences (LMS) mission in June 1996. Canadian Payload Specialist Robert Thirsk is seen performing the Torque Velocity Dynamometer human behaviour experiment. This facility measures the mechanical power of arm and leg muscles, particular those that flex and extend the elbow and ankle joints. [Image Date: 1996/06] [98.04.007-006]