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David in NASA spacesuit with his Dad and Dr. South attending to the yellow umbilical cords connected to the transporter unit

David's father and Dr. Mary Ann South of David's medical team attend to the yellow hoses that provide the suit with filtered air.

"If subject is to walk:
(a) Point transporter swing arm toward front of transporter.
(b) Route air hose and tunnel umbilical through transporter swing arm and secure with velcro strap."

-- User's Manual, "Suit Donning"

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