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Apparatus for releasably connecting first and second objects in predetermined space relationshipA releasable apparatus that connects first and second space objects, such as a spacecraft and a space vehicle, in predetermined spaced relationship is described. The apparatus comprises at least one probe member mounted on the first object, having an elongated shank portion, the distal end of which is provided with a tapered nose portion. At least one drogue assembly is mounted on the second space object for releasably capturing the probe member upon the first and second objects being brought into close proximity with each other.
Document ID
19840014537
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Chandler, J. A. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
February 14, 1984
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
84N22605
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
NASA-CASE-MSC-18969-1|US-PATENT-4,431,333
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-368189

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