Two NASA astronauts took part in a recentdemonstrationof a sub-scale mock-up elevator forSpaceXs Starship human landing system.

The mockup elevator has a full-scale basket section with functioning mechanical assemblies and crew interfaces for testing.

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NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Doug “Wheels” Wheelock testing out the mockup elevator.

NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Doug “Wheels” Wheelock testing out the mockup elevator.Photo: SpaceX

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