NASA zero gravity release mechanism - photo

[Altair]

NASA zero gravity release mechanism, c. 1966. Full caption: "ZERO GRAVITY RELEASE MECH CHECKOUT TESTS"

Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...avity_test.jpg



Previously:

Reduced gravity simulator - photo
Zero gravity astronaut coffee cup - photos and video
Honey in zero gravity - GIF
Manned Maneuvering Unit - photo
Astronaut makes taco in space - GIF

[schuylergrace]

Is this like one of those ghost traps they had in "Ghostbusters," except that they've got zero gravity in there, instead of ghosts? And what happens when they release the zero gravity? Enquiring minds want to know.