Nanoracks, LLC

Nanorocks, LLC

Mark David Rowley

Michael David Johnson

Michael Desmond Lewis

J Brockton Howe

Embodiments provide a spacecraft airlock system. Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for attaching space exposed payloads to a space station. The spacecraft airlock system provides a defined volume of space payload to the international space station. The airlock further includes a means of attaching to a space station, a closed structure attached to said means, said means of attaching is capable of robotic manipulation, and a cooling system for cooling payload components within said closed structure.

Spacecraft systems airlock for international space station access and interface and methods of operation

A threaded insert with a replaceable nut element allows a user to replace only the nut element of the threaded insert rather than the entire threaded insert. The threaded insert includes an insertable housing, a replaceable nut, a retaining mechanism, and an attachment mechanism. The insertable housing allows the threaded insert to be engaged within a wall structure and is used to contain the replaceable nut. The replaceable nut allows the threaded insert to be engaged by a fastener such as a screw or bolt. The attachment mechanism allows the replaceable nut to be attached within and detached from the insertable housing. The retaining mechanism further secures the replaceable nut within the insertable housing and also prevents the replaceable nut from rotating within the insertable housing.

Threaded insert with a replaceable nut element

Embodiments provide a spacecraft airlock system. Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for attaching space exposed payloads to a space station.

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Friendswood, TX, United States of America

Mark David Rowley