The interior of the ISS is filled with blue bars used by astronauts to secure their feet and remain in one place. Does NASA have a term for these?
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The technical term for them is "handrail".
Image source: http://www.hunchdesign.com/uploads/2/2/0/9/22093000/restraint_and_mobility_aids.pdf
IVA (IntraVehicular Activity) Handrail if you want to be formal.
Table source: https://snebulos.mit.edu/projects/reference/International-Space-Station/SSP50008RC.pdf
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1$\begingroup$ IVA (IntraVehicular Activity) Handrail-this is the type of designation I thought would come from NASA. $\endgroup$– Bob516Sep 22, 2019 at 16:36
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1$\begingroup$ @Bob516 In case anyone would get them confused with the yellow EVA Handrails, I guess? 1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cx1aY-G9r0/Ul07Jqqc7NI/AAAAAAAAQxA/… $\endgroup$ Sep 22, 2019 at 16:39
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1$\begingroup$ Also, the interface the handrails attach to on each rack is referred to as "seat tracks". $\endgroup$– DoresoomJan 26 at 16:16