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Shuttle-launch triangular space stationA triangular space station deployable in orbit is described. The framework is comprized of three trusses, formed of a pair of generally planar faces consistine of foldable struts. The struts expand and lock into rigid structural engagement forming a repetition of equilater triangles and nonfolding diagonal struts interconnecting the two faces. The struts are joined together by node fittings. The framework can be packaged into a size and configuration transportable by a space shuttle. When deployed, the framework provides a large work/construction area and ample planar surface area for solar panels and thermal radiators. A plurity of modules are secured to the framework and then joined by tunnels to make an interconnected modular display. Thruster units for the space station orientation and altitude maintenance are provided.
Document ID
19860015258
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Schneider, W. C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Berka, R. B. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Kavanaugh, C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Nagy, K. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Parish, R. C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Schliesing, J. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Smith, P. D. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Stebbins, F. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Wesselski, C. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1986
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-587764
Patent Number: NASA-CASE-MSC-20676-1
Patent Number: US-PATENT-4,579,302
Accession Number
86N24729
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
NASA-CASE-MSC-20676-1|US-PATENT-4,579,302
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-587764

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