The Mobile Transporter (MT) evolution from early erectable structures assembly activities is detailed. The MT operational features which are required to support astronauts performing on-orbit structure construction or spacecraft assembly functions are presented and discussed. Use of the MT to perform a variety of assembly functions is presented. Estimated EVA assembly times for a precision segmented reflector approximately 20 m in diameter are presented. The EVA/MT technique under study for construction of the reflector (and the entire spacecraft) is illustrated. Finally, the current status of development activities and test results involving the MT and Space Station structural assembly are presented.


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    Title :

    Versatility of a Truss Mounted Mobile Transporter for In-Space Construction


    Contributors:
    H. G. Bush (author) / M. S. Lake (author) / J. J. Watson (author) / W. L. Heard (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    19 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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