hanschristian - 19/3/2008 11:22 AMI almost forgot about the P-1 radiators... yeah, if Node 3 will be placed on port, then it may, or will impair rotation of the radiators...
erioladastra - 23/3/2008 1:38 AMNot sure what you are basing that on but that is not correct. Node 3 will now be on the Port side of Node 1. There is no clearance issue.
MSSpace - 16/4/2008 4:13 PM1) Are you really sure about that?2) Ok, I'm not keen on the exact measurements of the ISS-Elements but if I use a ruler on the picture the radiators are very likely to touch Node-2 in this position.3) Maybe the radiators are not necessarily needed and retracted again for this Node-3 position until the DCM/MRM is installed?
mr.columbus - 19/3/2008 5:23 PMYou need 4 Russian docking ports to manage the traffic on the Russian side. With a full crew of 6 two ports will always be (at any time) occupied by 2 Soyuz. For crew exchange you need a 3rd port for Soyuz, which only leaves one other port free at some times (for ATV, Progress etc.) BUT only if you get MRM1 or DCM, whatever you want to call it, up to the station.
Thorny - 16/4/2008 12:57 PMQuotemr.columbus - 19/3/2008 5:23 PMYou need 4 Russian docking ports to manage the traffic on the Russian side. With a full crew of 6 two ports will always be (at any time) occupied by 2 Soyuz. For crew exchange you need a 3rd port for Soyuz, which only leaves one other port free at some times (for ATV, Progress etc.) BUT only if you get MRM1 or DCM, whatever you want to call it, up to the station.Is it absolutely a requirement that the replacement Soyuz arrives before its predecessor departs? The port shortage problem could be solved by simply having the first Soyuz depart before arrival of the second thus freeing its port. That still leaves three crew on board ISS for crew transition/continuity.
Spirit - 29/4/2008 5:10 PMHow is it going with the future Russian ISS components?1. What will be launched?2. At what stage is the development?3. Any target dates?
Spirit - 30/4/2008 1:10 AM1. What will be launched?3. Any target dates?
Spirit - 30/4/2008 1:10 AM2. At what stage is the development?