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Next Generation MK III Lightweight HUT/Hatch Assembly, Phase I
Completed
Description
The Next Generation MK III Lightweight HUT/Hatch Assembly will maximize the Hard Upper Torso - Hatch assembly weight reduction through the combination of innovative material selection and cross sectional redesign. The intent is to research, identify and down select robust lightweight materials that are best suited for space & planetary, (or lunar) exploration. This Next Generation MK III Lightweight HUT/Hatch Assembly will be backwrd compatible with previous MK III suits.
Details
| Technology area | Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Human Health and Performance > Decompression Sickness Mitigation |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX |
| Start date | 2004-01-16 |
| End date | 2004-07-19 |
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