Developed at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), this joint employs a unique spring-loaded mechanism that automatically secures a ball hitch upon insertion into a coupler, eliminating the need for the locking lever found in most conventional ball joints. Connections made using MSFC's quick-connect joint are easier, safer, and more reliable than those made using conventional ball joints...
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