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Design, construction and utilization of a space station assembled from 5-meter erectable strutsPresented are the primary characteristics of the 5-meter erectable truss designated for the space station. The relatively large 5-meter truss dimension was chosen to provide a deep beam for high bending stiffness yet provide convenient mounting locations for space shuttle cargo bay size payloads which are 14.5 ft. (4.4 m) in diameter. Truss nodes and quick-attachment erectable joints are described which provide for evolutionary three-dimensional growth and for simple maintenance and repair. A mobile remote manipulator system is described which is provided to assist in station construction and maintenance. A discussion is also presented of the construction of the space station and the associated EVA time.
Document ID
19870002394
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Mikulas, M. M., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Bush, H. G. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1986
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:89043
NASA-TM-89043
Accession Number
87N11827
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 506-43-41-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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