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The Space Shuttle is equipped with the capability to release payload from the bay into space, or to catch a payload from space and deposit and secure it in the bay. For this, the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm in combination with the payload retention system is used. | The Space Shuttle is equipped with the capability to release payload from the bay into space, or to catch a payload from space and deposit and secure it in the bay. For this, the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm in combination with the payload retention system is used. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Hubble docked.jpg|600px|thumbnail|none|Handling a payload with the RMS arm]] | ||
[[File:Hubble COAS.jpg|600px|thumbnail|none|Hubble through COAS system]] | |||
[[File:Hubble_grapple.png|600px|thumbnail|none|Handling Hubble with the RMS arm]] | [[File:Hubble_grapple.png|600px|thumbnail|none|Handling Hubble with the RMS arm]] | ||