LIVE: Progress M-64 launch and docking - May 14/16

#80 by Ford Mustang on 16 May, 2008 21:43
Working on deactivating the backup docking system, and deactivating other systems not needed. The solar arrays aboard the ISS will soon be commanded to track the sun again.
#81 by Ford Mustang on 16 May, 2008 21:46
Hatch opening is scheduled in a little under 1 hour and 45 minutes.
#82 by Ford Mustang on 16 May, 2008 21:51
Confirmation of a hard mate of the Progress 29 vehicle. Congratulations!

Coverage has ended.
#83 by John44 on 17 May, 2008 05:36
Expedition 17 - Progress 29 Docking
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3662&Itemid=2
#84 by Nicolas PILLET on 17 May, 2008 10:50
TsUP has published a list of the cargo : http://www.mcc.rsa.ru/progress_m64.htm

Roskosmos said that there were 880 kg of ergols for station, but TsUP says that there are only 250 kg...
#85 by anik on 17 May, 2008 11:26
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Nicolas PILLET - 17/5/2008 2:50 PM

Roskosmos said that there were 880 kg of ergols for station, but TsUP says that there are only 250 kg

Tanks of the Integrated Propulsion System (KDU) has 880 kg of fuel at launch for maneuvers during autonomous flight and docking, and for deorbit burn. If docking occurs according to plan, then 250 kg of this fuel can be used for reboosts of ISS orbit.