NASA GSFC SHOOT Project Transportation Dolly Sling - S/N 03 - Space Shuttle Era

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This is a listing for a NASA GSFC SHOOT Project Transportation Dolly Sling - S/N 03 - Space Shuttle Era. For sale is a highly specialized, custom-engineered Transportation Dolly/Sling developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This unit was an integral part of the ground operations for the SHOOT Project (Superfluid Helium On-Orbit Transfer), a landmark 1993 experiment flown on the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-57) that revolutionized cryogenic satellite refueling technology. Provenance and Historical Significance: Mission Association: The SHOOT mission demonstrated the first-ever transfer of superfluid helium in orbit, a technology now used in advanced space telescopes. Official NASA Hardware: Features the original "SHOOT PROJECT" identification and Proof Load Record plate. Serial Number: 03 (Low serial number indicating early-stage or primary test hardware).Heritage: Proudly designed and utilized at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.Technical Specifications: Rated Capacity: 600 lbs Max Working Load (MWL).Proof Load History: Formally tested up to 1,225 lbs as part of its NASA safety certification (Last recorded date: 8/12/92).Integrated Winch System: Equipped with a precision manual hand-crank winch and steel cable/pulley system used for "Turnover" operations or tensioning the sling assembly. Mobility: Heavy-duty, industrial-grade swivel casters with locking mechanisms for smooth laboratory transport. Construction: High-mass, "NASA Blue" powder-coated steel frame designed for the extreme precision required for satellite-level instrumentation. Condition: NASA Surplus: Unit shows minor cosmetic wear consistent with use in a high-security laboratory/cleanroom environment. Mechanical Status: The winch, cable system, and casters are all in functional working order. Structural Integrity: This is a "heavy-duty" build. No welds are compromised, and the frame remains perfectly true. Tests performed: Unit passed general inspection procedure: Unit has been inspected for wear and shows no signs of damage that would affect operation. Cosmetic Condition: Item is in good used condition. Item has the following cosmetic issues: Minor scuffs and blemishes consistent with prior usage. Items Included: NASA GSFC SHOOT Project Transportation Dolly Sling - S/N 03 - Space Shuttle Era Unit sold as pictured above. ***For assistance with shipping or scheduling in person and 3rd party appointments please email Tiffany Woodson at twoodson@tryc2.com You are required to contact us to make your arrangements for removal within 10 business days of the auction's end or your lot will be defaulted.*** Cosmetic Code: C4 Used Good