MS Linenger performs suits check on Russian pressure suit

STS081-372-035 --- On Russia’s Mir Space Station Base Block Module, astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, is pictured soon after assuming duties as cosmonaut guest researcher. This was the first donning of his space suit for Mir-22 duties. Linenger replaced astronaut John E. Blaha in the Mir support role. He will be replaced by astronaut C. Michael Foale when the Atlantis re-docks with Mir in May of this year.