I have been searching on-line for some basic information about payload accomodations in the Shuttle payload bay. Can anyone point me to some general info on payload allowable dimensions, attachment points/methods, cargo cradles/pallets? Is any of this stadardized, or is it custom construction for each payload?
Assuming some measure of standarization in real life, do any of the shuttle add-ons for Orbiter include cradles or pallets to provide realistic looking attachment of payloads?
There are quite detailed Delta II payload guides for commercial users. I suppose NASA gave up even the appearance that the Shuttle offers a commercially competitive launch option, thus no need of on-line users guides.
Assuming some measure of standarization in real life, do any of the shuttle add-ons for Orbiter include cradles or pallets to provide realistic looking attachment of payloads?
There are quite detailed Delta II payload guides for commercial users. I suppose NASA gave up even the appearance that the Shuttle offers a commercially competitive launch option, thus no need of on-line users guides.