Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 11/12/2011 11:35 amQuote from: JimO on 11/11/2011 07:39 pmNew photo of an old cosmonaut pre-launch tradition [I don't recognize the crew]:http://image.newsru.com/pict/id/large/1424224_20111111131623.gif This is Soyuz TM-3.Are you sure? Because there were three crewmembers on Soyuz TM-3.
Quote from: JimO on 11/11/2011 07:39 pmNew photo of an old cosmonaut pre-launch tradition [I don't recognize the crew]:http://image.newsru.com/pict/id/large/1424224_20111111131623.gif This is Soyuz TM-3.
New photo of an old cosmonaut pre-launch tradition [I don't recognize the crew]:http://image.newsru.com/pict/id/large/1424224_20111111131623.gif
When the spacecraft’s BZV quick disconnect screw clamps of the SSVP (Docking & Internal Transfer Mechanism) were closed for rigidizing the joint, TsUP Flight Controllers and Shkaplerov ran a performance test of the MRM2 ASP (Passive Docking Assembly). The test showed that previous repair on the MRM2 hatch by Sergey had been successful. Afterwards, Volkov installed the pressurized cover of the ASP MGK pressurized hatch sealing drive. [Purpose was a remote test of the UK Contact Device on the ASP hatch cover which Sergey had installed and adjusted on 10/10. Since the test showed that Sergey had adjusted UK correctly, the device now enables hook opening with MRM2 & Soyuz hatches plus PEV (Pressure Equalization Valves, KVDs) closed, and Soyuz on standalone power. For testing the repair, the MRM2 ASP hooks were remotely commanded to close, then to be opened from by Anton from the Soyuz 28S InPU panel and again to be closed from the ground. If the test results had been negative (i.e., hooks opening from Soyuz failed), Sergey was to have disconnected the UK device from the onboard cable network and cap the latter’s connector.]
The ISS change of command ceremony between Mike Fossum and Dan Burbank will occur today at 8:45 PM GMT (~3 hours from time of post).
Quote from: Space Pete on 11/20/2011 04:44 pmThe ISS change of command ceremony between Mike Fossum and Dan Burbank will occur today at 8:45 PM GMT (~3 hours from time of post).Any video from this yet?
I noticed the Expedition 30-31 Press Kit has been released. The previous one was for Expedition 27-28. What happened to the Press Kit for Expedition 29?
Expedition 29 wasn't particularly notable due to only 3 crew, no Shuttle missions, no VVs
No audio at work, is that Mark or Scott Kelly on the NASA TV feed?