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Repairing Solar Max: The Solar Maximum Repair Mission

Repairing Solar Max: The Solar Maximum Repair Mission

Paperback

General Political Science

ISBN10: 128727692X
ISBN13: 9781287276920
Publisher: Bibliogov
Published: Aug 2 2013
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.05 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
Technology and procedures designed for replacing a faulty attitude control module and scientific instruments on the only orbiting solar observatory are described. The rationale for the repair mission is given and the operations of the flight support system within the cargo bay of the space shuttle are discussed. The use of the manned maneuvering unit in capturing the satellite and of the remote manipulator arm in berthing it are discussed, as well as the space tools to be used for repair operations. The space crew and their responsibilities are identified.

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