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From: nsmca@aurora.alaska.edu
Subject: Re: Space Manuevering Tug (was HST servicing mission_)
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Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1993 07:41:19 GMT

In article <1rnaih$jvj@access.digex.net>, prb@access.digex.net (Pat) writes:
> 
> Given that what i described for the HST  seemed to be the SMT,   and given
> the mass amrgins on the discovery mission  is tight enough that  spacewalking
> has to be carefully constrained.....  No EDO pallets,  no spare Suits,
> no extra MMU's.   
> 
> WHy not do this?
> 
> 	Quick Test  Goldins philosophjy  of faster cheaper, better.
> 
> Build a real fast Space TUg,  to handle the re-boost  of the HST  using
> clean Cryo fuels,  and get it ready before the  HST mission.
> 
> If NASA  could build Mercury in 13 months,  they should be able to make
> an SMT in 9.   
> 
> How much would it need?
> 
> Guidance package.  Use a  Voyager spare.   
> 
> Thruster gear,  Use H2O2,  or LOX/LH.
> 
> Bus  Use a Commsat.
> 
> Grapple fixture.   Use a stripped down Canadarm.
> 
> Comms package.   SPare  X-band  omni  gear.
> 
> pat


And then why not build a space dock..
Either inflated or not.. some place a crew can work on a item without having to 
wear much of the items they have to for spae.. such as most of he bulky suit..
More idea to come..
==
Michael Adams, nsmca@acad3.alaska.edu -- I'm not high, just jacked

