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PSIM [1 record]

Record 1 2003-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The GFE [Government Furnished Equipment] for an ISS [Internation Space Station] Attached Payload for the full-truss site consists of the Payload Support and Interface Module (PSIM) [which] provides interfaces for the science instrument package on the ISS external attach site. [It] is designed and configured to utilize the ISS resources - Starboard Upper Inboard Site: S3[,] serves as a carrier in the Shuttle cargo-bay during launch and landing, [has an] on-orbit life of 4 years, [is] EVA [Extra-Vehicular Activity] and EVR [Extra-Vehicular Robotics] compatible.

OBS

payload support and interface module; PSIM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

module d'interface et de support de charge utile; PSIM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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