Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2022 03:51 pmCross-post:Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2022 03:49 pmhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/yes-boeings-starliner-spacecraft-really-could-fly-astronauts-this-year/QuoteYes, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft really could fly astronauts this yearEarly data reviews of Starliner's first flight look good.by Eric Berger - Jul 1, 2022 3:34pm GMTFive weeks have passed since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returned from a largely successful test flight to the International Space Station, and the company continues to review data from the mission alongside engineers from NASA.So far, there have been no showstoppers. In fact, sources say, the relatively clean performance of Starliner has increased the possibility that the vehicle could make its first crewed flight this year in December.The article has the following on the probable launch date for the CFT mission:QuoteBased on NASA's internal schedules, however, it appears the agency may opt for a shorter six-day trip. On a revised schedule this week, the Starliner test flight showed a December 8 launch date, with a subsequent docking at the space station from December 9 to December 14.Just as I have suspected, the launch of the CFT is looking more and more likely to take place at the end of this year.
Cross-post:Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2022 03:49 pmhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/yes-boeings-starliner-spacecraft-really-could-fly-astronauts-this-year/QuoteYes, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft really could fly astronauts this yearEarly data reviews of Starliner's first flight look good.by Eric Berger - Jul 1, 2022 3:34pm GMTFive weeks have passed since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returned from a largely successful test flight to the International Space Station, and the company continues to review data from the mission alongside engineers from NASA.So far, there have been no showstoppers. In fact, sources say, the relatively clean performance of Starliner has increased the possibility that the vehicle could make its first crewed flight this year in December.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/07/yes-boeings-starliner-spacecraft-really-could-fly-astronauts-this-year/QuoteYes, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft really could fly astronauts this yearEarly data reviews of Starliner's first flight look good.by Eric Berger - Jul 1, 2022 3:34pm GMTFive weeks have passed since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returned from a largely successful test flight to the International Space Station, and the company continues to review data from the mission alongside engineers from NASA.So far, there have been no showstoppers. In fact, sources say, the relatively clean performance of Starliner has increased the possibility that the vehicle could make its first crewed flight this year in December.
Yes, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft really could fly astronauts this yearEarly data reviews of Starliner's first flight look good.by Eric Berger - Jul 1, 2022 3:34pm GMTFive weeks have passed since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returned from a largely successful test flight to the International Space Station, and the company continues to review data from the mission alongside engineers from NASA.So far, there have been no showstoppers. In fact, sources say, the relatively clean performance of Starliner has increased the possibility that the vehicle could make its first crewed flight this year in December.
Based on NASA's internal schedules, however, it appears the agency may opt for a shorter six-day trip. On a revised schedule this week, the Starliner test flight showed a December 8 launch date, with a subsequent docking at the space station from December 9 to December 14.
Update on CRS-25. Still on schedule to launch the evening of 7/14, docking mid-day 7/16 to the FORWARD facing port , IDA-2.There will be no crew dragon relocation effort.https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-highlights-climate-research-on-cargo-launch-sets-coverage
Quote from: Mdmurphy12 on 07/08/2022 06:45 pmUpdate on CRS-25. Still on schedule to launch the evening of 7/14, docking mid-day 7/16 to the FORWARD facing port , IDA-2.There will be no crew dragon relocation effort.https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-highlights-climate-research-on-cargo-launch-sets-coverageInteresting. I wonder how they plan to get the EMIT payload out of the trunk? Did they come up with a new method of using the Canadarm that can reach into the trunk on the forward port?
July 16, Saturday10 a.m. – Coverage of the rendezvous and docking of the SpaceX CRS-25 Cargo Dragon to the International Space Station; docking scheduled at 11:20 a.m. EDT (All Channels)
Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Dmitry Petelin and Anna Kikina are planning to go to the International Space Station in September. They are part of the 68th long-term expedition to the ISS.In accordance with the space flight program, the crew will have to perform several spacewalks, one of the objectives of which is to transfer the radiator from the Rassvet module to the Nauka module using the ERA robotic arm. This radiator is required to remove additional heat loads from the Science module during scientific experiments. The transfer of the structure is planned to be carried out in outer space under the control of two cosmonauts, the third crew member inside the station will control the manipulator.Currently, the CPC is actively preparing to perform the assigned tasks outside the station.As part of the tests carried out in the hydrolaboratory (HL) of the Center, cosmonauts regularly practice extravehicular activity (EVA) tasks, and on the simulator of the European manipulator "Don-ERA" - practical skills in performing manual control modes of the robotic manipulator "ERA". In addition, in the course of joint training, information and logical interaction with the manipulator and the information model of its state, displayed on the consoles in automatic and manual control modes, are also worked out.Today, Anna Kikina trained as an operator at the Don-ERA, while Sergey Prokopiev and Dmitry Petelin performed their assigned tasks in the GL. Under water, the cosmonauts carried out preparatory work for the transfer of the radiator, after which Anna performed its “capture” with the help of a manipulator, and then lifted, transferred and initially docked with the Nauka module. After that, Sergey and Dmitry made the final mechanical and hydraulic connection and electrical connection of the radiator.Synchronization of the actions of the cosmonauts in the hydrolaboratory and on the Don-ERA simulator was provided by the CTC instructors, who constantly interacted with each other using a separate communication line.In addition to technical tasks, such training is used to work out coordination and coherence of work between all crew members, as well as with the test and training team.The cosmonauts successfully coped with all the assigned tasks and noted the high quality of the simulation of the real situation.
Rogozin: And I, in turn, give a command to our crew on the ISS to stop working with the European ERA manipulator. Let Aschbacher himself and his boss Borrell fly into space and do at least something useful in their lives.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-25 Prelaunch News Conference [July 13, 8 pm EDT]
William Harwood @cbs_spacenews F9/CRS-25: LIFTOFF! At 8:44:22pm EDT (0042 UTC)
The spacecraft also will deliver five CubeSats, or small satellites, with varying focuses of study; an investigation using tissue chips to study the aging of immune cells; and an experiment looking at an alternative for concrete using organic material and on-site materials.
From the morning DPC. MCC-H is tracking a possible conjunction that may result in a PDAM around 1600. No further details and following a question from Sam, a PDAM today would not effect Dragon docking...
While the International Space Station was traveling 267 miles over the south Atlantic, the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at 11:21 a.m. EDT today, with NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Jessica Watkins monitoring operations from the station.
August - spacewalk (ISS U.S. EVA-81) from Quest airlockAugust - spacewalk (ISS U.S. EVA-82) from Quest airlock...October - Dragon v2 (SpX-26) launch [iROSA 3A, iROSA 4A in trunk]October - Dragon v2 (SpX-26) docking (to Harmony PMA 3 / IDA-Z)...November - spacewalk (ISS U.S. EVA-83) from Quest airlockNovember - spacewalk (ISS U.S. EVA-84) from Quest airlock
Quote from: Zed_Noir on 07/08/2022 09:46 pmQuote from: gemmy0I on 07/08/2022 07:00 pmQuote from: Mdmurphy12 on 07/08/2022 06:45 pmUpdate on CRS-25. Still on schedule to launch the evening of 7/14, docking mid-day 7/16 to the FORWARD facing port , IDA-2.There will be no crew dragon relocation effort.https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-highlights-climate-research-on-cargo-launch-sets-coverageInteresting. I wonder how they plan to get the EMIT payload out of the trunk? Did they come up with a new method of using the Canadarm that can reach into the trunk on the forward port?Think the NASA press release got it wrong with regard to Crew Dragon relocation.Or NASA decided to switch the locations of the 2 Dragon later simultaneously.Much more likely the first case, IMO. We shall see.If they were going to do the relocation, I'd expect to see preparations (bags being moved and IVA suit fitting runs in the ISS blog / daily report) by now.I think that having zero presence on the USOS (as all 4 crew members would need to be on Dragon for the relocation + no seat swap currently) is very unappealing for technical and political reasons.In DOUG, I can just barely extract payloads from Dragon in the Fwd position (with Dextre, SSRMS on the Node2 / Harmony PDGF, and SSRMS in full extension.1. Grab DEXTRE, store on MBS2. Move the MBS to WS33. Walk off SSRMS to NODE2 (NODE2 <PDGF> SSRMS, MBS <PDGF> DEXTRE)4. Grab DEXTRE (NODE2 <PDGF> SSRMS <-> DEXTRE | MBS )5. Extract EMIT with DEXTRE (NODE2 <PDGF> SSRMS <-> DEXTRE <MICROFIXTURE> EMIT)6. Drop off DEXTRE on the MBS (NODE2 <PDGF> SSRMS, MBS <-> DEXTRE <MICROFIXTURE> EMIT)7. Walkoff the SSRMS to MBS (SSRMS <PDGF> MBS, MBS <-> DEXTRE <MICROFIXTURE> EMIT)8. Grab DEXTRE (MBS <PDGF> SSRMS <-> DEXTRE <MICROFIXTURE> EMIT)9. Move MBS to worksite 7 or 810. Install EMIT on the ELC
Quote from: gemmy0I on 07/08/2022 07:00 pmQuote from: Mdmurphy12 on 07/08/2022 06:45 pmUpdate on CRS-25. Still on schedule to launch the evening of 7/14, docking mid-day 7/16 to the FORWARD facing port , IDA-2.There will be no crew dragon relocation effort.https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-highlights-climate-research-on-cargo-launch-sets-coverageInteresting. I wonder how they plan to get the EMIT payload out of the trunk? Did they come up with a new method of using the Canadarm that can reach into the trunk on the forward port?Think the NASA press release got it wrong with regard to Crew Dragon relocation.Or NASA decided to switch the locations of the 2 Dragon later simultaneously.Much more likely the first case, IMO. We shall see.
