External Active Thermal Control System
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title:
External Active Thermal Control System
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The International Space Station (ISS) External Active Thermal Control System (EATCS) maintains an equilibrium when the ISS environment or heat loads exceed the capabilities of the Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS). Note Elements of the PTCS are external surface materials, insulation such as Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI), or Heat Pipes. The EATCS provides heat rejection capabilities for all the U.S. pressurized modules, the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), the Columbus Orbital Facility (COF),
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International Space Station thermal control system
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_Active_Thermal_Control_System
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2022-05-06T01:24:55Z
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