Paddle Mount and Orientation Dock
Diego Luna Roy Su et al.
The servicing of spacecraft and other structures in microgravity requires the use of many tools. Current systems require repetitive action to install the tool to the dock, which can be cumbersome and quickly fatigue astronauts. The servicing of spacecraft and other systems in microgravity necessitates a robust device to mount tools to a tool dock. The 2026 NASA Micro-g NExT Challenge calls for a device to fit this need. Our tool mount proposal uses a spring-loaded snap-fit mechanism to securely