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| Resource Transfer Line Capability Evaluation |
| DTO 1214 |
| Prime: Kent Rominger |
| Backup: Rick Husband |
| Overview |
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The major objective of this DTO is to verify the installation and operation of resource transfer bundle (RTB) drag-through lines for transferring nitrogen, oxygen, and water from the space shuttle orbiter to the International Space Station before their required first use. It is not cost-effective to complete the end-to-end verification of the resource transfer lines on the ground. This DTO will enhance the RTB design evaluation process and supplement the ground verification program with actual flight experience. In addition to evaluating the handling qualities of the RTB, this DTO will demonstrate the installation of the three drag-through lines and verify the installation procedures, evaluate the RTB's operating characteristics, verify procedures for disconnecting the lines in an emergency, and evaluate on-orbit stowage conditions. The nitrogen and oxygen transfer lines will remain on the space station. The water line will be returned. This is the first of at least two planned flights for this DTO. |
Editorial/Technical Comments: ShuttlePresskit
