Portable Softgoods Kit for
Long Duration Missions (NASA x Pratt) | 2023
During the long duration mission, frequent use damages the soft goods components, which require repair to maintain their performance under limited logistical conditions. This project aims to create a repair kit for the soft goods components inside space travel vehicles under limited logistical conditions, we aimed to provide versatile tools that would maintain functionality while keeping the kit compact.
NASA TCC 2023 Wearables Workshop Challenge
Mentor: Robert C. Trevino
Instructor: Rebeccah Piles Friedman
Team: Minwoo Park, Youngjin Choi, Eric Kim
Contribution: research, concept development, prototyping, guidebook design, final presentation design
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During the long duration mission, frequent use damages the soft goods components, which require repair to maintain their performance under limited logistical conditions.
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A compact, lightweight, and durable kit that can be easily stored and transported in CTB.
Space-friendly and meets all the safety and quality requirements.
Maintains functionality in zero-gravity, lunar, and Mars gravity.
Provides a platform for repurposing CTB for soft goods materials and textiles.
Provides various repairing methods that can be adapted to any textiles in aerospace.
Ability to replenish during long-duration missions.
Direct visual affordance for the repair guideline booklet.
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MMOD puncture of inflatable module
Inflatable handle
Interior of ISS
Restraints (Cleat restraint system, PERS; belly pack, LRB, single strap, h-strap, USOS foot restraint)
Webbing strap
IVA suit
Velcro (fasteners)
Acoustic blanket
Sleeping bag
Current Repair Kit in ISS - Jeweler's Screw Kit
Current Repair Kit in ISS - Ratcheting Wrench Kit
Current Repair Kit in ISS - Screw Extractor Kit
Current Repair Kit in ISS - Sewing Kit
Current Repair Kit in ISS - Tap and Die Kit
Current Repair Kit in ISS - Tweezer Kit
Material Test
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Weldwood Contact Cement
PC-Universal Glue
Beacon Multi-grip Hardware, Household & Marine Glue
Gorilla Super Glue
JB Weld Clear Weld Quick-setting Epoxy
3M Double Sided Foam Tape
Loctite Fabric Glue
Fabric Tape
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Weldwood Contact Cement
Gorilla Super Glue
JB Weld Clear Weld Quick-setting Epoxy
Loctite Fabric Glue
Fabric Tape
List of Tools
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Repair guide book
Sewing kit
Needle
Thread
Thimble
Needle threader
Thread snips
Tape measure
Fabric scissors
Fabric glue
Fabric tape
Nitrile gloves
Zippers and zipper hands
Velcro
Webbing straps
Patch
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(3D printing and CTB repurpose)
Tether & hook
Fabric clamps
Buckles
Patches (CTB repurpose)
User Journey
Final iteration refined restraint placement and tension for improved performance.
Multiaxial Access
Clamshell 180 Degree Opening
Customizable Organization
Full Visibility and Quick Reach
Designed for Mobile Repair & Rapid Access
Mesh for Organization
Extra Patch
Dual Mesh Restrains for Tool Secure
Snap on Tape
Velcro
Buckle
Buckle
Fabric Clamp
Webbing Strap Holder
Webbing Strap Core
Fabric Glue Holder
Hook
Velcro Holder
Velcro Core
Fabric Tape holder
Fabric Tape Core
All of the 3D compartments were developed with geometries optimized for 3D printing in zero gravity.
The guidebook was created with the knowledge that astronauts may have limited expertise in sewing or softgoods repair skills. It gives you thorough approaches to A-Z methods from different kinds of stitching methods, button installations, zipper repairs and all the related basic procedures.
Color Coding
User Testing