Report contains description and drawings of conceptual docking mechanism joining Space Shuttle orbiter with proposed Space Station. New version saves considerable weight. Docking module left on Space Shuttle after assembly, and only docking mechanism carried aboard Space Shuttle.
Shock-Absorbing, Retractable Docking Mechanism
NASA Tech Briefs ; 14 , 8
1990-08-01
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English
SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM
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