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What are the "insect antennae" on the MMU (Manned Maneuvering Unit)?
Found a 2nd source so removed "partial answer notation" (still looking for details on what the lights actually indicated).
The "antennae" are cue light extenders.
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What are the "insect antennae" on the MMU (Manned Maneuvering Unit)?
AFAIK, and it is hard to find a lot of info atm, they are for the propellant gauges.
They supply information.
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19910009290/downloads/19910009290.pdf
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