International Berthing and Docking Mechanism
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The International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM) is the European androgynous low impact docking mechanism that is capable of docking and berthing large and small spacecraft. The development of the IBDM is under ESA contract with QinetiQ Space as prime contractor.[1][2]
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Description | |
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Role | Part of SNC's Dream Chaser to supply cargo to the International Space Station |
Prime | QinetiQ Space under ESA contract |
Dimensions | |
Outer width | 1.42 m (4 ft 8 in) |
Passageway | 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in) |
Mass | <325 kg (716 lb 8 oz) |
Performance | |
Endurance | At least 210 days |
Capture success rate | >98% using IDSS initial conditions |
Avionics | |
Redundancy | Hot redundant (switch-over in less than 150 m (490 ft)) + passive safe mode |
Interfaces | 28 V DC or 120 V DC and 28 V DC |
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