fut-spasta_v_bw_o_TPMBK (S87-38365)
“This is an artist concept of the enhanced configuration of the permanently manned Space Station, produced by Martin Marietta. The enhanced configuration includes an upper and lower keel for attaching external payloads, a 50 kilowatt solar dynamic system mounted on the ends of the transverse boom, a servicing bay and a co-orbiting platform (not pictured).”
One of several “dual-keel” proposals during this time period. Note the module(?) which sorta looks like a large telescope, recently delivered by the docked orbiter and being positioned by the station’s manipulators. In fact, the possible “receiving” RMS is attached to some sort of cradle (akin to those in the cargo bays of orbiters). For final placement/further translation along the truss? There appear to be cameras and some sort of optical/sighting (tele?) scope on one end. No idea what the appendages on the other end are. Even an MMU-clad Astronaut conducting an EVA, possibly inspecting the far-left solar array.
Interesting pseudo-negative/silhouette-like depiction…creative…by Les Pettus.
Dual-Keel-palooza:
www.astronautix.com/d/dualkeelspaestation-1985.html
Credit: Astronautix website
fut-spasta_v_bw_o_TPMBK (S87-38365)
“This is an artist concept of the enhanced configuration of the permanently manned Space Station, produced by Martin Marietta. The enhanced configuration includes an upper and lower keel for attaching external payloads, a 50 kilowatt solar dynamic system mounted on the ends of the transverse boom, a servicing bay and a co-orbiting platform (not pictured).”
One of several “dual-keel” proposals during this time period. Note the module(?) which sorta looks like a large telescope, recently delivered by the docked orbiter and being positioned by the station’s manipulators. In fact, the possible “receiving” RMS is attached to some sort of cradle (akin to those in the cargo bays of orbiters). For final placement/further translation along the truss? There appear to be cameras and some sort of optical/sighting (tele?) scope on one end. No idea what the appendages on the other end are. Even an MMU-clad Astronaut conducting an EVA, possibly inspecting the far-left solar array.
Interesting pseudo-negative/silhouette-like depiction…creative…by Les Pettus.
Dual-Keel-palooza:
www.astronautix.com/d/dualkeelspaestation-1985.html
Credit: Astronautix website