Mechanism for docking and joining space craft

Details Mechanism for docking and joining space craft Mechanism for docking and joining space craft

1983-06-08

1985-02-19

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

244115, B64G 164

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045000573

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a mechanism for docking and joining space craft, whereby one craft may be captured by remote control then hauled in towards the other, to which it is then joined. According to the invention, this mechanism is characterized in that it comprises, mounted on the captor craft, a steerable, extensible and retractable boom provided at its free end with connecting means adapted to cooperate with complementary connecting means provided on the craft to be captured.

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patent: 4195804 (1980-04-01), Hujsak et al.
patent: 4381092 (1983-04-01), Barker

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