SSQ 21657 (REV. N/C - DRAFT), FIBER OPTIC CABLE, SINGLE FIBER, MULTIMODE, SPACE QUALITY - INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM (21 APR 2000)

SSQ 21657 (REV. N/C - DRAFT), FIBER OPTIC CABLE, SINGLE FIBER, MULTIMODE, SPACE QUALITY - INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM (21 APR 2000)., SSQ 21654 Space Station Program, Cable, Single Fiber, Multimode, Space Quality, General Specification, details the requirements and characteristics for a single fiber cable with a glass optical fiber and the appropriate processes, procedures and tools. The purpose of this specification is to detail the requirements and characteristics for a single fiber cable for use on the International Space Station. This document specifies the requirements for interior, exterior or both interior and exterior service in a manned, zero gravity, low earth orbit with a minimum life expectancy of 15 years (5 years in orbit prior to service and 10 of service). Additionally, the cable may have 5 years of terrestrial exposure prior to the 15 years of orbit. Where performance characteristics cannot be verified using industry standard test methods, the user must ultimately determine the suitability of these items for use on a case-by-case basis.