Comments by "C S ~ \x5bDuke of Ramble\x5d" (@DUKE_of_RAMBLE) on "" video.

  1. My solution is to have two miniature "CanadArms" in the trunk, which exit out from side doors between the fins on the one side (side the other side is solar panels). One would be used to grab onto Hubble; ie a docking arm. The other, would be for the astronaut to strap on to and affix themselves for work, just as the original CanadArm on the Shuttle (and now ISS), as outlined in the video. They would need to be equipped with many more joints (elbows) though, in order to pack away into the trunk. In not sure if this would be though if as a drawback, or even a non-starter due to so many potential failures points... (anyone know if the CanadArm ever had any on-orbit failures?) It would allow the same sort of 90sec-to-Hubble orientation, which would put the side-hatch closer. Additionally, the arm(s) would be much more central, allowing it to be right at the hatch, to strap on to, so no handrails needed. Furthermore, there would still be trunk space, and a couple upgrades could technically go up on the same boosting mission. Once the arms are extended, access to that storage space would be open, and from two different doors. Making a second astronaut could theoretically assist. 😁
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  2.  @TheEvilmooseofdoom  No, the one arm WOULD be for docking [edit: utilizing the original grab point on Hubble]. Eliminating Scott's adapter/propulsion/gyro attachment. I figure if he's able to cram all of that in, the removal of it and the extender hardware, should yield sufficient room for what I've proposed.... 🤷‍♂️ [edit2: I see in another comment, it being mentioned that the front hatch is the only feasible one in space, so that's rather unfortunate; however, doesn't sway me away from using arms, it just means safety rails to click tethers on to are back in the picture.]
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