Loading vehicle positions spacecraft by moving 40,000-lb test assembly along vertical, longitudinal, and lateral axes, plus yaw, roll, and pitch rotational motion; chassis and superstructure are main structural elements; spacecraft are accurately positioned into simulator with 6° of freedom vehicle; loader has precise flow controls and unusual, but simple, suspension and leveling system. (22194)
Spacecraft loader has all-hydraulic, all-direction positioning
Hydraul Pneum
Hydraulics and Pneumatics ; 22 , n 2
1969
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Connecting device suitable for outboard exposed loader of spacecraft
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