Strong, lightweight structure includes facets with windows. Report describes concept for observation cupola for Space Station Freedom. Cupola used by crewmembers to observe docking of Space Shuttle, servicing of payloads, extravehicular activity, and other operations in which they could help by observing. Includes computer-generated pictures realistically depicting crewmembers' positions, workstation positions, and views through various windows.


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    Title :

    Polyhedral Observation Cupola


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    Publication date :

    1990-11-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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