Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Reusable or returnable
Patent
1992-12-24
1995-04-18
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Reusable or returnable
244161, B64G 110
Patent
active
054071526
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus relating to design, construction, integration and assembly of a space station. The present invention uses pre-integrated open (unpressurized) truss segments for modular construction of the space station. Each segment includes a truss structure and utility subsystems which may be fully assembled and tested on Earth. The segments may be latched together on orbit using a remote latching system. Utility subsystems, such as solar panels and radiators, are pre-integrated into the appropriate truss segment, and are deployable from the respective truss segment on orbit. Rails run lengthwise along the assembled truss. The rails may be used with a mobile transporter for translating truss segments with respect to the spacecraft as part of the space station assembly process. The rails may also be used with a mobile transporter for carrying crew personnel, a robotic arm, and other equipment.
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Castro Edgar O.
Edeen Gregg A.
Hamilton David A.
Kahn Jon B.
McDede James B.
Barefoot Galen L.
Cate James M.
Fein Edward K.
Miller Guy M.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
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