http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=8462Soyuz-U rocket was delivered to Baikonur cosmodrome yesterday.
A rocket was also delivered on September 27th for Progress in 2010.http://www.federalspace.ru/NewsDoSele.asp?NEWSID=7545(no longer valid reference; but available from Google cache)
http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=8990Today two tanks of Rodnik system of cargo ship are filled by "silver" water.
Quote from: anik on 01/19/2010 02:26 pmhttp://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=8990Today two tanks of Rodnik system of cargo ship are filled by "silver" water.For the American WRS or general disinfection purposes?
Couldn't even fathom that answer, thanks for the details! You learn something new every day, as they say...
Quote from: eeergo on 01/19/2010 08:11 pmCouldn't even fathom that answer, thanks for the details! You learn something new every day, as they say...I would say there is a seal compatibility issue with the disinfectant. Another one would be if there were any plastics involved.
496 kg for the American segment (your tax dollars at work)
http://www.mcc.rsa.ru/progress_m04m.htmWell, there is Russian page from TsUP, showing loads of detail about the flight, including the specifics on the cargo. The highlights are:363 kg water for the Rodnik system (Moscow water)871 kg prop in the refueling compartment250 kg prop in the service module allocated for ISS needs77 kg - electronics system, which probably means an 800a battery133 kg for the food rationing system96 kg medical system supplies4 kg for Poisk systems496 kg for the American segment (your tax dollars at work)Total cargo load: 2686 kgThe nominal initial orbit is 193 km x 245 km, watch to see how far off they go.
Someone on the NK forum asked about the password for the high rez version of the broadcast and they were told that its not for mere mortals. So I guess there is no high res video today for us.
Quote from: Danderman on 02/03/2010 02:39 amSomeone on the NK forum asked about the password for the high rez version of the broadcast and they were told that its not for mere mortals. So I guess there is no high res video today for us.Long time ago I sent an email asking for a password for the high resolution webcast. I had no answer...
However, sometimes they are just reading off a script that has nothing to do with actual events.
When will the docking occur?
will the docking be broadcasted?
* Dismantling the docking mechanism (StM, Stykovochnovo mekhanizma) between the cargo ship and the DC-1 (~4:25am-5:25am)