MECHANICAL GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (MGSE) FOR THE I-HAB HABITATION MODULE (GATEWAY)
Design, industrialization, and manufacturing of several MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) dedicated to the assembly, handling, and integration operations of the I-HAB habitation module for the Gateway program, for Thales Alenia Space, ESA, and NASA.
The mission's challenge
Supporting the assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) operations of the large-scale I-HAB habitation module by designing custom ground equipment capable of ensuring precise positioning, critical structure safety, and load management.
Specificity
Development of a complete range of tooling & MGSE (holding, handling, ergonomic access, dedicated lifting).Technical characteristics
High-precision positioning and holding of the module.
Handling and assembly with controlled load distribution.
Dedicated lifting systems for critical operations.
Safe, ergonomic access platforms for operators.
Operational characteristics
Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for human spaceflight habitation modules.
Enhanced working conditions and ergonomics for integration technicians in cleanroom environments.
Compliance with stringent quality assurance standards (ESA / NASA / Thales Alenia Space).
Delivery times
Certifications
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: Design, manufacturing, and CE marking of mechanical ground support equipment (lifting, handling, and access structures).
