Stock Photo - The Low-Impact Docking System, better known as LIDS, is a prototype of a docking system that may be used on future spaceships. LIDs eliminates the high forces associated with docking, is compatible with berthing operations and is easily reconfigurable to support a wide range of vehicles and mating operations. James Lewis, project manager, is shown with the LIDS prototype.

Stock Photo: The Low-Impact Docking System, better known as LIDS, is a prototype of a docking system that may be used on future spaceships.

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