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Electric actuators are used on a motion simulator to take passengers on a realistic
Electric actuators are used on a motion simulator to take passengers on a realistic flight at the US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama.
The development of the electric space actuator represents an unusual case of space technology transfer wherein the product was commercialized before it was used for the intended space purpose. MOOG, which supplies the thrust vector control hydraulic actuators for the Space Shuttle and brake actuators for the Space Orbiter, initiated development of electric actuators for aerospace and industrial use in the early 1980s. NASA used the technology to develop an electric replacement for the Space Shuttle main engine TVC actuator
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This print showcases the use of electric actuators on a motion simulator at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The advanced technology of these actuators allows passengers to experience a truly realistic flight simulation. What makes this particular development unique is that the electric space actuator was actually commercialized before it was utilized for its intended purpose in space. MOOG, renowned for supplying hydraulic actuators for the Space Shuttle, took the initiative to develop electric actuators for both aerospace and industrial applications back in the early 1980s. NASA then seized upon this technology to create an electric replacement for their Space Shuttle main engine TVC actuator. The image captures a laboratory setting where cutting-edge research and experimentation take place within the field of aeronautics. The equipment and machinery present reflect the complexity and engineering involved in creating such innovative technologies. This facility serves as a training ground, offering aspiring astronauts or aviation enthusiasts an opportunity to immerse themselves in simulated flights. With its vibrant colors and side view perspective, this photograph provides viewers with insight into how advancements in aerospace technology are constantly pushing boundaries. It reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration beyond our planet's atmosphere while also highlighting how technological breakthroughs can find unexpected applications across various industries.
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