An erectable manipulator placement system for use on the space station and comprising an elongate lattice-like boom having dual guide tracks attached to parallel chords thereof, a carriage-like dolly movable along said tracks, and a segmented maneuvering arm-like assembly pivotally mounted on an extending from said dolly. The system further includes a turntable base pivotally interconnected with the proximal end of the boom and positioned either on a part of a transferring vehicle, or on another payload component being carried by said transferring vehicle, or on the space station.


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    Title :

    Space Station Erectable Manipulator Placement System


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    Publication date :

    1988-09-20


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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