1P1-B09 Challenges of Mechanical Fastening by Manipulator on ISS Assembly

Abstract

International Space Station is under construction and expected to be completed by 2010. In the next year, Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), called 'Kibo', will be launched and assembled by the manipulators. The several topics arise as the technical challenges from the previous on-orbit operations. One of problems facing JEM assembly is the force fight between manipulator and mechanism during the berthing operation. This paper introduces the challenges of the current on-orbit assembly operation, and activities to avoid the force fighting operations for JEM assembly by on-orbit manipulator.