Publication Date:
2019-07-27
Description:
The Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), a self-contained zero-gravity backpack designed for astronaut extravehicular activity, is discussed with reference to the system requirements and characteristics, and potential near-term and future uses. Attention is given to the MMU man-machine interfaces, propulsion capability, attitude control, crew restraint hardware, donning, doffing, activation, and deactivation. Specific applications discussed include: spacecraft inspection and servicing, assembly of large space systems, payload deployment/retrieval, and crew rescue.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
IAF PAPER 81-39
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International Astronautical Congress; Sept. 6-12, 1981; Rome; Italy
Format:
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