Redesign of the HUNCH ISS Galley Table-Table Elements

The current Galley table on the ISS is a HUNCH designed and manufactured table for the crew to gather around and share meals and conversation.

Two images of the Galley Table on the ISS

Objective: Redesign the HUNCH ISS Gally Table to be thinner, lighter, and easier to attach, and easier to manufacture with the intent for it be used on Gateway or Moon to Mars missions.

Key Features:

• Redesign the table for ease of manufacturing by reducing milling or Lathe operations by utilizing alternative manufacturing methods, such as a waterjet cutting.
• Simplified handrails to either be built into the table or utilize Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) items.
• Option: Manfrotto style AV clamps.
• Lower Weight / Mass of the table.
• Reduce the overall thickness of the table.
• Use aerospace approved materials.
• Keep the ability of the table to fold/disassemble into a smaller stowage configuration.

More information is listed on the Flight Configuration Canvas resource.