MSG: microgravity science glovebox

Charles R. Baugher; Narayanan Ramachandran; Walt Roark

doi:10.1117/12.244349

12 July 1996 MSG: microgravity science glovebox

Charles R. Baugher, Narayanan Ramachandran, Walt Roark

Proceedings Volume 2809, Space Processing of Materials; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.244349
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

The capabilities of the Space Station glovebox facility is described. Tentatively scheduled to be launched in 1999, this facility called the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox will provide a robust and sophisticated platform for doing microgravity experiments on the Space Station. It will provide an environment not only for testing and evaluating experiment concepts, but also serve as a platform for doing fairly comprehensive science investigations. Its design has evolved substantially from the middeck glovebox, now flown on Space Shuttle missions, not only in increased experiment volume but also in significant capability enhancements. The system concept, functionality and architecture are discussed along with technical information that will benefit potential science investigators.

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Charles R. Baugher, Narayanan Ramachandran, and Walt Roark "MSG: microgravity science glovebox", Proc. SPIE 2809, Space Processing of Materials, (12 July 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.244349

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