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| Space Integrated Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System |
| DTO 700-15 |
| Prime: Kent Rominger |
| Backup: Rick Husband |
| Overview |
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The space integrated Global Positioning System/inertial navigation system is intended to replace the shuttle's onboard tactical navigation system and, eventually, its inertial measurement units. The DTO will evaluate the system's performance in space flight to reduce the technical and schedule risks associated with applying this new technology to the shuttle navigation systems. In addition to demonstrating the new navigation system's performance in a realistic space vehicle environment during all mission phases, DTO 700-15 will prove the ability of the modified commercial military-grade unit to accurately perform all required functions in the harsh environment of space and determine if any changes of the unit are needed to support navigation in space. This is the fifth flight of DTO 700-15. It was last flown on STS-88. Fourteen flights are planned. |
Editorial/Technical Comments: ShuttlePresskit
