Integrated cargo carrier
The Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) is a support structure for securing up to 3,175 kg of non-pressurized external loads in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle . It was used on 12 flights between 1999 and 2010 and carried a total of over 17,000 kg to the space station and 6,500 kg back to Earth.
history
In 1997, the development of a pallet system for payloads was started in order to be able to use the remaining loading capacity optimally when the Space Shuttle flew with the Spacehab . Astrium was able to acquire the usage rights for the entire system from the US company SPACEHAB. The pallets are still owned by Astrium, two of which were given to NASA for a one-time rental fee for permanent use to store spare parts at the ISS .
Layout and function
The grid-like support structure UCP (Unpressurized Cargo Pallet) was manufactured by RKK Energija . The design made payloads attached to the structure easily accessible to astronauts.
By using a U-shaped strut KYA (Keel Yoke) it was possible to attach payloads across the payload bay above the tunnel to the Spacehab. These beams, manufactured by ALJO Aluminumbau in Berne , were provided by Astrium. The ICC system is made up of these two components.
With the deployable versions, the entire UCP can be removed from the payload bay and attached to the ISS, for example.
By using standard connections, the power and data could easily be supplied from the shuttle, the Spacehab or the ISS.
UCP lattice structure
ICC-G (STS-96)
ICC-L (STS-122)
ICC-G in the payload bay
ICC-VLD (STS-127)
Versions
| designation | Dimensions | Dimensions (length × width) | Payload capacity | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC-G (Generic) | 839 kg | 2.40 mx 4.26 m | 2722 kg | 7th |
| ICC-GD (Generic Deployable) | 875 kg | 2.40 mx 4.26 m | 2722 kg | 2 |
| ICC-V (Vertical) | 1113 kg | 4.26 m × 4.26 m (octagon) | 3175 kg | 0 |
| ICC-VD (Vertical Deployable) | 4.2 6m × 4.26 m (octagon) | 3175 kg | 0 | |
| ICC-VL (Vertical Lite) | 826 kg | 2.77 m × 4.2 6m (partial octagon) | 3175 kg | 0 |
| ICC-VLD (Vertical Light Deployable) | 2.77 mx 4.26 m | 3175 kg | 2 | |
| ICC-L (Light) | 546 kg | 1.26 m × 4.26 m | 1814 kg | 1 |
| ICC-LD (Light Deployable) | 1.26 m × 4.26 m | 1814 kg | 0 |
Missions
| mission | date | ICC version |
|---|---|---|
| STS-96 (2A.1) | May / June 1999 | ICC-G |
| STS-101 (2A.2a) | May 2000 | ICC-G |
| STS-106 (2A.2b) | September 2000 | ICC-G |
| STS-102 (5A.1) | March 2001 | ICC-G |
| STS-105 (7A.1) | August 2001 | ICC-G |
| STS-114 (LF1) | July / August 2005 | ICC-GD |
| STS-121 (ULF1.1) | July 2006 | ICC-G |
| STS-116 (12A.1) | December 2006 | ICC-G |
| STS-118 (13A.1) | August 2007 | ICC-GD |
| STS-122 (1E) | February 2008 | ICC-L |
| STS-127 (2YA) | July 2009 | ICC-VLD |
| STS-132 (ULF-4) | May 2010 | ICC-VLD |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) - Raumfahrer.net
- ↑ Integrated Cargo Carrier Integrated Payload Standard Interface Definition Document ( Memento of the original from April 13, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (English)
- ↑ 50 years of space travel in Bremen - Stedinger Verlag
