SPACE TUG/SHUTTLE INTERFACE COMPATIBILITY STUDY FINAL REPORT VOLUMEⅡ TUG/PAYLOAD/ORBITER INTERFACE ANALYSES

摘要

The Space Tug/Shuttle Interface compatibility study was performed to identify, evaluate, and develop Tug plus payload-to-Orbiter accommoda¬tions requirements. The study v/as the instrument through which de¬sign changes to satisfy these requirements were submitted to NASA.nPreviously performed Tug-related studies did not specifically address the use or suitability of Orbiter-supplied general-purpose payload sup¬port equipment or provide detail description of any Tug-dedicated peripheral equipment. The interface study investigated these areas and supplied the lacking data.nShuttle interfaces required for Space Tug accommodations are primarily involved with supporting and servicing the Tug during launch countdown, flight, and post landing;deploying and retrieving the Tug on orbit;and maintaining control over the Tug when it is in or near the Orbiter.