Is this the first spacewalk in the new Orlan type?
But I doubt and think that #4 will be used instead of #6
To configure the Progress M-02M/33P cargo ship, docked at the “Pirs” DC1 nadir port, for ground-commanded emergency undocking if it should become necessary during the use of the DC1 airlock for the EVA-22, Romanenko & Padalka –Activated the Progress (i.e., SUBA/Onboard Equipment Control System & SOTR/Thermal Control System),Removed the air heater/fan unit & air duct in the passageway,Released the quick-release screw clamps which rigidize the docking joint (with RS/Russian Segment thrusters inhibited during the closing-up activities),Took documentary video of the DC1/Progress interface prior to hatch closure and downlinked the video via Ku-band for ground inspection,Closed the hatches, andPerformed the usual one-hour leak check on the vestibule between the DC1-SU & SU-33P hatches to test for hermeticity.
Is this need to be able to undock automatically just so that it will be possible at all to undock the Progress or is it necessary to undock immediately during the spacewalk as part of an emergency response?
Thank you anik. I guess I just don't know what emergency steps would be involved if faced what this situation of an inability to repressurize.
Is there a live video feed at NASA's site somewhere? Thanks.
what is that sound? during NASA TV coverage?
I'm unable to watch this on Nasa's TV for some reason, so Thanks for the reportage. The new MK's are working so far OK?
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Very nice work Carsten!
Thanks for the coverage. Did the problem with the CO2 correct itself or was it from a faulty reading?
I seem to recall there was mention that Pirs would eventually be discarded but from what I can find, it sounds like Pirs will remain in place allowing more Progress craft to dock there and help with roll control.Is this the most up-to-date position?Keith
Great coverage,This was the first ISS EVA that I completely missed,as I got the times wrong (12 hours wrong !) so I'm feeling pretty gutted,but the screen shots looked amazing,Thanks guys,
Pirs will be eventually discarded, but just to free up the docking port for the russian laboratory, which isn't to arrive until late 2011. Don't know exactly how long in advance of the MLM launch the undocking of Pirs is scheduled.
Excellent article (and pictures) here (in Russian):2 июня 2009 года 15:10 | Герман Петелин Россия запускает космический «прикид» http://svpressa.ru/issue/news.php?id=9547
EMU: Weight 136Kg, Can be used for 180days