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International Docking Standardization NASAThis slide presentation reviews the different types of docking types. The objective is the pressurized vehicle connection and crew transfer. Androgynous Docking is defined as the joining or coming together of two free flying space vehicles with alike interfaces. Androgynous mating allows for collaboration between any two vehicles. The subsytems of an androgynous mating system are reviewed, including: Hard docking subsystems: latch system, tunnel housing, alignment system and seal.
Document ID
20090014038
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Donahoe, Stanley (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Lewis, J. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Carroll, M. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Le, T. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 31, 2009
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
JSC-18072
Meeting Information
Meeting: Interoperability of Future Docking Systems
Location: Noordwijk
Country: Netherlands
Start Date: March 31, 2009
End Date: April 3, 2009
Sponsors: European Space Agency. European Space Research and Technology Center, ESTEC
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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