SPACE STATION: Space Truss of the ISS
The S0 Space Truss
Interactive Truss Assembly Diagram
The ISS structure is composed of a network of assembled trusses. The "junction" truss or the central truss is the S0 component. It links both the S series trusses and P series trusses together creating a posterior and starboard directionality to the station. With utilities being stored within this truss (such as power, data, thermal systems, connection systems), it becomes the brain to the rest of the integrated trusses. A robotic arm is attached to this truss giving it the ability to work in space.
Both the S and P series trusses contain thermal control panels and solar arrays for collecting power. Modules plug into the integrated truss system to link the station together.
Full Article on the Integrated Truss System
Photographs of the Integrated Truss System:
Interactive Truss Assembly Diagram
The ISS structure is composed of a network of assembled trusses. The "junction" truss or the central truss is the S0 component. It links both the S series trusses and P series trusses together creating a posterior and starboard directionality to the station. With utilities being stored within this truss (such as power, data, thermal systems, connection systems), it becomes the brain to the rest of the integrated trusses. A robotic arm is attached to this truss giving it the ability to work in space.
Both the S and P series trusses contain thermal control panels and solar arrays for collecting power. Modules plug into the integrated truss system to link the station together.
Full Article on the Integrated Truss System
Photographs of the Integrated Truss System:
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