oleg has the docking target in his hands....trying to install it
The shots from Konenenko's helmetcam are excellent !!
The helmetcam views from the Strela ride were wild - such a contrast from the SSRMS !!
One of the earlier science experiments visibleat the top of this shot -the BTN-neutron sosmic ray detector I believe
Quote from: spaceamillion on 07/15/2008 09:25 pmOne of the earlier science experiments visibleat the top of this shot -the BTN-neutron sosmic ray detector I believeNo, it is Rokviss scientific equipment.Cosmonauts are connecting some more Vsplesk power cables.
Sergei's backpack seemed to hit the solar array?
Quote from: spaceamillion on 07/15/2008 10:15 pmSergei's backpack seemed to hit the solar array?Yes, alas... They are tired. Oleg has hit one of two solar arrays of Zvezda module and Oleg has hit one of Kurs antennas on Pirs module.Oleg has retrieved container. Sergey is seeking the place for Yakor installation.
TsUP is praising the pair for their professional performance over the two EVAs including the fixing of the WAL antenna, an extra
Well done to Sergei and Oleg !!
So inspection for a possible emplacement for a PDGF will not be done on this spacewalk. Is that planned to be done on the next one?
I am suprised no one has thought to use the WVS on the orlan suits before this.Never really followed a russian eva except bits and pieces but its really different from a US EVA.
Quote from: catfry on 07/03/2008 08:48 amSo inspection for a possible emplacement for a PDGF will not be done on this spacewalk. Is that planned to be done on the next one?AFAIK, the location of the PGDF on FGB has been determined for a long time now. The hooks and scars are already on FGB.
Some EVA-20 outside photos are up.