Technology and procedures designed for replacing a faulty attitude control module and scientific instruments on the only orbiting solar observatory are described. The rationale for the repair mission is given and the operations of the flight support system within the cargo bay of the space shuttle are discussed. The use of the manned maneuvering unit in capturing the satellite and of the remote manipulator arm in berthing it are discussed, as well as the space tools to be used for repair operations. The space crew and their responsibilities are identified.


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    Title :

    Repairing Solar Max: The Solar Maximum Repair Mission


    Contributors:
    Mcmahan, T. (author) / Neal, V. (author)

    Publication date :

    1984-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





    SOLAR MAXIMUM REPAIR MISSION

    MCCULLAR, B. | AIAA | 1983


    Solar maximum repair mission

    MCCULLAR, B. | AIAA | 1983


    Solar Maximum Repair Mission

    McCullar, B. R. | SPIE | 1984


    Solar Maximum Repair Mission

    B. R. McCullar | NTRS | 1983