The forward payload frame needs to be folded to make the shape as the photo.
The aft payload frame is displayed in this photo with the circular sections cut open.
All boxes are glued to areas indicated.
Page 1: ... 2007 Assembly Instructions for STS 51 L payload Challenger s last flight ...
Page 2: ...The forward payload frame needs to be folded to make the shape as the photo The aft payload frame is displayed in this photo with the circular sections cut open All boxes are glued to areas indicated ...
Page 3: ...per stage is very straightforward Follow the sequence and glue the correspondent parts as photo shows Hexagonal box The cover with numbers 1 and 2 is glued on top of the hexagonal box with number 1 pointing to the seam of the box ...
Page 4: ...dent numbers Part 3 is glued to the side as shown The TDRS satellite Tracking and Data Release System is complete The TDRS stack is glued on top of the IUS with the flat white black panel to the right and the circular antennae to the left as photo shows ...
Page 5: ...The photos below show the sequence to build the solar panels of the TDRS ...
Page 6: ...leted panel stack slides on top of the TDRS satellite These are the pins that will be glued on the payload bay so the Aft payload frame will rotate Insert the pins in the side openings of the Aft payload frame ...
Page 7: ...uilding the MPESS structure Easy to assemble Fold to shape as photo shows and glue on bay 3 in the payload bay Glue white panel on top of the MPESS structure This panel will hold the Spartan Halley craft ...
Page 8: ...aft These are parts A B C Second photo to the right shows parts A and B glued Left bottom photo shows all parts assembled on top of box C Note position of Spartan Halley on top of the MPESS structure Parts D and E are shown here ...
Page 9: ...aperspacescalemodels com Note location of KU band antenna that is glued on the tab from the right payload bay door Glue the remote manipulator arm at the end after installing all elements Overview of the payload bay ...
