ARLA/CLUSTER: Coordenação da ISS define padrão standard multilateral

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

International space docking standard updated

The International Space Station Multilateral Coordination Board has
approved a major update to the station docking system standard.
First released in 2010, the docking standard established a common
standard to enable spacecraft of multiple types to dock to space
stations and with each another in space.

The latest revision, E, solidifies the International Docking Standard
(IDSS) as an internationally recognised and accepted standard for both
docking system design and rendezvous targets for both the
International Space Station and further exploration around the Moon
and beyond.

“The latest revision to the docking standard further opens the door to
contributions by international agencies, as well as commercial
enterprises for both the International Space Station and exploration,”
said William Gerstenmaier, chair of the Multilateral Coordination
Board (MCB) and associate administrator for NASA’s Human Exploration
and Operations Mission.

“We have already seen benefits of this standard, which created the
opportunity to develop additional standards for spacecraft design.
NASA’s International Docking Adapter (IDA-2) was recently installed on
the International Space Station and is fully compliant with this
standard. “The companion Target User Guide has also been released into
the public domain further solidifies the use of standardised docking
targets. The IDSS has been fully adopted since there are now six
docking systems under development.”

David Parker, ESA’s Director of Human Spaceflight and Robotic
Exploration, noted,

“ESA has been committed to the development of this docking standard
since the inception of the working group. We have been working for a
number of years on the International Berthing Docking Mechanism (IBDM)
design, which is now fully compatible with the International Docking
Standard. The IBDM development has been confirmed by the ESA Member
States and will be operational by 2020.”

“The IDSS is an outstanding example of international collaboration,”
said Sergei Krikalev of Roscosmos.

“The addition of berthing capability standards supports further
exploration scenarios,” commented Gilles Leclerc of the Canadian Space
Agency.

The MCB released the document to allow non-partner agencies and
commercial developers to review the new standard and provide feedback.
Technical teams from the five space station partner agencies will
continue to work on additional refinements and revisions to the
standard.

The IDSS interface definition document and target user guide are
available at: http://www.internationaldockingstandard.com