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The Low-Impact Docking System is a docking system that may be used on future spaceships. James Lewis, project manager, is shown with the LIDS prototype.
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JSC2006-E-08405 (13 March 2006) --- The Low-Impact Docking System, better knows as LIDS, is a prototype of a docking system that may be used on future spaceships. LIDs eliminates the high forces associated with docking, is compatible with berthing operations and is easily reconfigurable to support a wide range of vehicles and mating operations. James Lewis, project manager, is shown with the LIDS prototype.

Curator: Kim Dismukes | Responsible NASA Official: John Ira Petty | Updated: 09/26/2006
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