Structural latches for modular assembly of spacecraft and space mechanisms [PDF]
Latching techniques are changing from early approaches due to the advent of berthing technology. Latch selection for a given interface may be conducted by evaluating candidate capabilities which meet functional interface requirements. A judgment criteria
Bennett, Neal, Mccown, William
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Competition Policy and Regulation in Ports and Shipping [PDF]
The country's archipelagic configuration requires an efficient maritime transport infrastructure composed of ports and shipping for growth and socioeconomic integration.
Basilio, Enrico L. +2 more
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Method and associated apparatus for capturing, servicing, and de-orbiting earth satellites using robotics [PDF]
, 2007 This invention is a method and supporting apparatus for autonomously capturing, servicing and de-orbiting a free-flying spacecraft, such as a satellite, using robotics. The capture of the spacecraft includes the steps of optically seeking and ranging the
Burns, Richard D. +4 more
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Definition of satellite servicing technology development missions for early space stations [PDF]
Mission requirements, mission definition of selected satellite servicing technology development missions, and programmatic analysis of the selected missions are ...
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An autonomous rendezvous and docking system using cruise missile technology [PDF]
In November 1990 General Dynamics demonstrated an AR&D system for members of the Strategic Avionics Technology Working Group. This simulation utilized prototype hardware derived from the Cruise Missile and Centaur avionics systems.
Jones, ED, Nicholson, Bruce
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Methodology for Developing a Probabilistic Risk Assessment Model of Spacecraft Rendezvous and Dockings [PDF]
, 2011 In 2007 NASA was preparing to send two new visiting vehicles carrying logistics and propellant to the International Space Station (ISS). These new vehicles were the European Space Agency s (ESA) Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), the Jules Verne, and the ...
Castillo, Theresa M. +3 more
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Manned Orbital Transfer Vehicle (MOTV). Volume 3: Program requirements documents [PDF]
The requirements for geosynchronous orbit capability using the manned orbit transfer vehicle (MOTV) are defined. The program requirements, the mission requirements, and the system and subsystem requirements for the MOTV are discussed.
Boyland, R. E. +2 more
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Design and fabrication of an autonomous rendezvous and docking sensor using off-the-shelf hardware [PDF]
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed and tested an engineering model of an automated rendezvous and docking sensor system composed of a video camera ringed with laser diodes at two wavelengths and a standard remote manipulator system ...
Book, Michael L. +3 more
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Modular space station phase B extension period executive summary [PDF]
A narrative summary is presented of technical, programmatic, and planning information developed during the space station definition study extension period.
Could, C. L., Tischler, A. A.
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TRAC based sensing for autonomous rendezvous [PDF]
The Targeting Reflective Alignment Concept (TRAC) sensor is to be used in an effort to support an Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking (AR&D) flight experiment.
Everett, Louis J., Monford, Leo
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