Equipped with a Mark-III suit, 'astronaut' works at the rear of a science trailer, which is pulled by an electric tractor. The activity was part of a NASA-led effort using the rugged terrain and variegated climate of Arizona desert land to try out prototype spacesuits and innovative equipment that may help America pursue the Vision for Space Exploration to return the Moon and travel beyond. Geology tools, used throughout the test/demonstration, are on the front of the trailer. The Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS) team is led by scientists from the Johnson Space Centre and the Glenn Research Centre. (NASA Media Archives). Buy this as a superb wall poster, a canvas print or a framed print.