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Construction in space - Toward a fresh definition of the man/machine relationThe EVA (extravehicular activity) project forming part of the space construction process is reviewed. The manual EVA constuction, demonstrated by the crew of Skylab 3 by assembling a modest space structure in the form of the twin-pole sunshade, is considered, indicating that the experiment dispelled many doubts about man's ability to execute routine and contingency EVA operations. Tests demonstrating the feasibility of remote teleoperator rendezvous, station keeping, and docking operations, using hand controllers for direct input and television for feedback, are noted. Future plans for designing space construction machines are mentioned.
Document ID
19790050972
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Watters, H. H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Stokes, J. W.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Astronautics and Aeronautics
Volume: 17
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
79A34985
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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