fut-spasta_v_c_o_TPMBK (Martin Marietta photo no. CN-781-83)

“AFT CARGO CARRIER (ACC) CONCEPT SPACE STATION

 

This configuration uses modules of two sizes. One size is compatible with the Space Shuttle cargo bay dimensions; the other, with a proposed Aft Cargo Carrier (ACC). Teleoperator Maneuvering System (TMS) would retrieve cargo brought up in the ACC. This system permits the launching of modules up to 25 feet in diameter. The space station depicted will house 12 crew members.”

 

I suppose the external tank in the background still has the payload attached, with the TMS enroute to get it.

 

Beautiful work by Martin Marietta artist/illustrator John G. Tieleman. A hollow win, gone way too early:

 

allstatescremation.com/tribute/details/149267/John-Tielem...

Credit: All-States Cremation website

 

Excellent context, with additional images. Always excellent. I really gotta become a Patreon:

 

www.aerospaceprojectsreview.com/blog/?p=426

 

www.aerospaceprojectsreview.com/blog/?p=777

 

www.aerospaceprojectsreview.com/blog/?p=3938

 

Specifically, the configuration being the one at lower left/"pg. 18":

 

www.aerospaceprojectsreview.com/catalog/spacedoc58.jpg

All above credit: Aerospace Projects Review Blog website

 

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