The mechanism which will be used on the space station to position the solar arrays and radiator panels for Sun pointing and Sun avoidance is described. The unique design features will be demonstrated on advanced development models of two of the joints being fabricated under contract to NASA-MSFC.


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    Title :

    Space station rotary joint mechanisms


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    Publication date :

    1986-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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