Space construction systems made feasible by an operational Space Shuttle are discussed with a view toward assembly, installation and construction support equipment. The level of construction capability will be reflected in the number of launches to accomplish a certain mission, either in terms of the mission time line or on the density of packaging in the Orbiter payload bay. It is noted that the development of construction support equipment in zero-gravity simulations should be the most productive initial activity. Crew EVAs, as well as the beam builder, cherrypicker and power distribution buses are covered in detail.


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    Title :

    Space construction technology needs


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Conference on Large Space Platforms: Toward Permanent Manned Occupancy of Space ; 1981 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1981-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English