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Docking and retrieval mechanismAn engineering prototype docking and retrieval mechanism (DRM) which enables two spacecraft to dock and be structurally joined on-orbit is described. The joining of two spacecraft or payloads on-orbit supports future planned space activities such as payload servicing, deployment and retrieval, and assembly or large space systems. Advantages of the DRM include: it is a nonimpact docking mechanism; does not require impact absorbing mechanisms or attitude stabilization on the target spacecraft; is capable of docking to a spinning spacecraft; and can spin up and deploy a spinning spacecraft or payload.
Document ID
19780011093
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tewell, J. R.
(Martin Marietta Corp. Denver, CO, United States)
Spencer, R. A.
(Martin Marietta Corp. Denver, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Res. Center The 11th Aerospace Mech. Symp.
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
78N19036
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-31290
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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