Transitioning from Space Shuttle to Space Station on-orbit servicingOn-orbit satellite servicing has been demonstrated on a variety of missions using the Space Shuttle. This capability is also a stated goal of the Space Station and other unmanned vehicles. Serviceable spacecraft should be able to take advantage of all these servicing facilities. This paper will discuss one effort to document currently available or nearly operational servicing interfaces. Availability of this type of compiled information will assist in a smooth transition from Shuttle-based satellite servicing to servicing at a wider range of locations and by different servicing vehicles.
Document ID
19880028063
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hoffman, Stephen J. (Science Applications International Corp. Schaumburg, IL, United States)
Rysavy, Gordon (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)