Large space structures at the Marshall Space Flight CenterThe Space Shuttle will provide a new capability for the construction in space of structures too large to be accommodated in the Shuttle bay. To understand and develop this new capability several construction methods and design approaches are being studied by MSFC and industry. This paper relates the general scope of these ongoing activities, the project aims and objectives, and a discussion of many design and equipment variables. Major design and construction variables, such as on-orbit or ground fabricated construction and type of materials to be used, are discussed relative to their status and applicability to various designs. Construction methods and options are reviewed and many of the support equipments under study or development are described.
Document ID
19780068073
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Harrison, J. K. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Darwin, C. R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)