The assembly and evaluation of large space platforms in low earth orbit will become practical in the Shuttle era. Extravehicular crewmembers, equipped with manned maneuvering units (MMUs), will play a vital role in the construction and checkout of these platforms. The MMU is a propulsive backpack with mobility extending the crew's visual, mental, and manipulative capabilities beyond the cabin to on-the-spot assembly and maintenance operations. Previous MMU experience is reviewed, Shuttle MMU design features related to space platform support are described, and the use of the MMU for specific construction and assembly tasks is illustrated.


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    Title :

    Manned maneuvering unit - A space platform support system


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Conference on Large Space Platforms: Future Needs and Capabilities


    Publication date :

    1978-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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