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Mobile Base System (MBS)
Date: |
June 5, 2002 |
Location: |
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Flight: |
UF-2 (STS-111) |
Vehicle: |
Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Designation: |
Mobile Base System (MBS)
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Rationale: |
Enables Canadarm2 to move about the main truss of the ISS. Second part of
Canada's contribution, the
Mobile Servicing System (MSS).
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The MBS provides a moveable work platform and storage facility for astronauts during
space walks. Since the MBS has four grapple fixtures, it can serve as a base for
both Canadarm2 and the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator simultaneously. Since it will be mounted on an American provided Mobile Transporter (MT), the MBS can move key elements to their required worksite by sliding along a track system mounted along the entire width of the Station.
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