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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Russian Launchers - Soyuz, Progress and Uncrewed => Topic started by: topopesto on 02/25/2009 08:23 pm

Title: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: topopesto on 02/25/2009 08:23 pm
Where it is possible to find photo or drawings that representing the orbital module of Soyuz TM-16 ( docking system APAS-89) ?
Title: Re: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: Danderman on 02/25/2009 10:01 pm
Quote from: topopesto on 02/25/2009 08:23 pm
Where it is possible to find photo or drawings that representing the orbital module of Soyuz TM-16 ( docking system APAS-89) ?

Easy one, there is a high quality mockup at the RSC Energia museum that is sometimes trundled out for public display.

Title: Re: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: Cbased on 02/25/2009 10:19 pm
Quote from: topopesto on 02/25/2009 08:23 pm
Where it is possible to find photo or drawings that representing the orbital module of Soyuz TM-16 ( docking system APAS-89) ?

You may find these links useful:
http://ston.jsc.nasa.gov/collections/TRS/_techrep/RP1357.pdf
(page 166)

http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Androgynous-Peripheral-Attach-System

This page (page 51,52):
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/history/shuttle-mir/references/documents/jr-sec3.pdf

describes how APAS-89 works in detail.
Title: Re: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: topopesto on 02/26/2009 05:28 pm
The system I know APAS-89 it; Intereste me photo of the orbital module , of SOYUZ TM-16, for being able to realized a model kit.
Title: Re: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: Danderman on 02/26/2009 10:27 pm
Quote from: topopesto on 02/26/2009 05:28 pm
The system I know APAS-89 it; Intereste me photo of the orbital module , of SOYUZ TM-16, for being able to realized a model kit.

First off, this thread belongs in the Q&A section, or the Historical section.

However, here is a gift to you (I didn't take this photo, but found it in my archives):

Title: Re: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: Danderman on 02/28/2009 02:54 am
Quote from: topopesto on 02/25/2009 08:23 pm
Where it is possible to find photo or drawings that representing the orbital module of Soyuz TM-16 ( docking system APAS-89) ?

http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/content/photogallery/gallery_017/images/IMG_0867.jpg (http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/content/photogallery/gallery_017/images/IMG_0867.jpg)
Title: Re: SOYUZ TM-16
Post by: topopesto on 02/28/2009 01:13 pm
Optimal photo, thank you!
 Other more detailed photos that of the orbital module?