The main technical features of the Columbus space segment: the Attached Pressurized Module (APM), integrated into NASA's Space Station Freedom; the Man Tended Free Flyer (MTFF), Europe's first step into autonomy in space, and the Polar Platform (PPF) are described. Because of the program requirements and operations scenario, Columbus elements will be subjected to new loads and environments. Operational loads/shocks induced by docking/berthing and ORU (orbital replaceable units) exchange, or crew and subsystem protection from meteoroids and space debris during very long life in orbit must be taken into consideration. These issues are discussed and solutions proposed from a systems point of view.


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    Title :

    Key Structures Mechanical Issues of the European Space Station and Platform Program Columbus


    Contributors:
    S. Gazey (author) / E. Winkelhoff (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English