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Welding in Space: Lessons Learned for Future In Space Repair DevelopmentWelds have been made in the harsh environment of space only twice in the history of manned space flight. The United States conducted the M5 12 experiment on Skylab and the former Soviet Union conducted an Extravehicular Activity. Both experiments demonstrated electron beam welding. A third attempt to demonstrate and advance space welding was made by the Marshall Space Flight Center in the 90's but the experiment was demanifested as a Space Shuttle payload. This presentation summarizes the lessons learned from these three historical experiences in the areas of safety, design, operations and implementation so that welding in space can become an option for in space repair applications.
Document ID
20050207553
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Russell, C. K.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Nunes, A. C.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Zimmerman, F. R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2005
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Space and Missile Materials Symposium
Location: Summerlin, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: June 27, 2005
End Date: July 1, 2005
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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