USIS ASSOCIATION

The USIS Association is currently an agreement between Reaction Engines Limited and Hempsell Astronautics Limited; with Hempsell Astronautics Limited managing the setting up of the Association... A more comprehensive concept design for the USIS has been produced by QinetiQ Space nv as part of the ESA study into a SKYLON-based European Launch Service Operator. This design is derived from the technologies behind the European Space Agency version of the International Docking System Standard. These technologies include a dual hook mating connection and the Stewart Platform mounted capture ring which compensates for misalignment and reduces the loads... USIS would become an open standard that can be used by the space industry with confidence, through an independent USIS association.

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