Impact of restructuring on Space Station Freedom assembly sequenceThe Space Station Freedom program and the process used to develop an assembly sequence are overviewed, with special attention given to the outcome of the recent restructuring activity and the positive impact it had on the Space Station design and the assembly sequence. The many technically complex and challenging aspects of the assembly sequence planning are examined, including the launch vehicle integration, the spacecraft systems capability development, and the availability of resources. It is shown that the restructuring reduced the size and the complexity of the Space Station, while the increase of ground integration through the use of preintegrated truss and shortened modules offers a reduced program risk and reduced demands on the STS.
Document ID
19920055872
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chung, Steven Y. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Wanagas, John D. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Wright, Stephen (Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. Reston, VA, United States)