Accession Number:

ADA064773

Title:

Standard Test Rack Exploitation Study.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 7 Jul-31 Dec 77,

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO PHILADELPHIA PA SPACE DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Engle,William P.

Report Date:

1977-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

402.0

Abstract:

The Standard Test Rack STR, designed to handle a wide variety of experiments and operational payloads, can fly on the space shuttle with a minimum of lead time and within a small space envelope. It is configured to use left-over space including fitting around the space lab tunnel. Minimum interface with the shuttle support systems provides ability for quick reaction installation on a space availability basis. Author

Descriptors:

• *SPACE SHUTTLES
• *SPACE TRANSPORTATION
• *SPACE STATIONS
• SPACE TECHNOLOGY
• PAYLOAD
• TEST BEDS
• MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
• TEST EQUIPMENT
• CONFIGURATIONS
• MILITARY RESEARCH
• STANDARDIZATION
• REUSABLE EQUIPMENT
• SPACE MISSIONS
• TEST FIXTURES

Subject Categories:

• Astronautics
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE