Author Topic: LIVE: Progress M-05M - launch and docking April 28-30, 2010 (Read 38557 times)

jacqmans · « **on:** 03/09/2010 01:36 pm »

“Progress” Cargo Spaceship will be Launched to ISS One Day Earlier Due to May Holidays

09.03.2010

http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=8833

According to Russian MCC representative, “Progress M-05M” cargo spaceship will be launched to ISS one day earlier. Launch will be reported from April 28th to April 27th .

He explained that in case of launch April 28th , “Progress M-05M” flight would take three days, therefore docking procedure must been executed May 1st, in Spring and work’s day.

“The launch will be executed one day earlier and April, 29th the spaceship will dock to “Pirs” module of ISS”.

Also according to him, ISS orbital correction by “Progress M-04M” cargo spaceship’s engines is reported from March, 12 to March, 24th.

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #1 on:** 03/19/2010 11:21 am »

The spacecraft was delivered today in Baikonur.

http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=9724

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #2 on:** 03/24/2010 02:25 pm »

Quote

Progress M-05M cargo vehicle undergoes electrical tests at Baikonur, in parallel with Soyuz TMA-18 launch campaign. Specialists of RSC-Energia and Yuzhny Space Center perform autonomous tests of the Progress’ systems.

Progress M-05M is due to fly to the ISS in late April, to deliver about 2.5t of cargo to the station.

Roscosmos and Yuzhny Space Center PAO

http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=8921

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #3 on:** 04/09/2010 09:05 am »

anik · « **Reply #4 on:** 04/18/2010 09:08 am »

Baikonur’s Pad 1 Prepared for the Progress Launch
18.04.2010

http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=9133

"Launch pad 1 (Gagarin’s pad) of Baikonur is prepared for further pre-launch activities with Soyuz-U rocket and Progress M-05M cargo supply vehicle.
Experts of Yuzhny Space Centre perform autonomous tests of the launch pad systems.
The Progress is now in site 254. RSC-Energia and Yuzhny prepare propulsion system of the cargo space ship for further propellant filling"

jacqmans · « **Reply #5 on:** 04/19/2010 12:51 pm »

Progress M-05M Tanking is Performed at Baikonur

19.04.2010

http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=9141

Progress M-05M this night was delivered to prop filling station of Baikonur.
RSC-Energia and Yuzhny Space Center fill the propulsion system of the cargo vehicle with pressurized gases and propellant components. The operation to finish tonight is to be followed by the Progress returning into site 254 for further prelaunch processing.

Launch of Progress M-05M by Soyuz-U is scheduled for April 28, at 21:10 MSK.

jacqmans · « **Reply #6 on:** 04/21/2010 01:12 pm »

MCC is Ready to Control Progress M-05M Mission

21.04.2010

The ISS RS flight directors met in the MCC to analyze the results of the Progress M-05M control ops training. The directors decided on readiness of the MCC operational personnel to control the Progress.

Progress M-05M is to be launched on April 28 at 21:15 Moscow time (17:15 GMT). After the 3-day approach, the Progress is planned to dock to the ISS on May 1 at 22:34 Moscow time.

jacqmans · « **Reply #7 on:** 04/21/2010 01:12 pm »

Progress M-05M Upper Composite Assembled at Baikonur

21.04.2010

Intensive prelaunch processing of the Progress M-05M cargo vehicle continues at Baikonur. Experts of RSC-Energia and Yuzhny Space Center started assembly of the space upper composite. The vehicle is to be integrated with the adapter today. After the designers’ review tomorrow, fairing incapsulation is to take place.

Progress M-05M is to begin its supply mission to the International Space Station on April 28. The vehicle is to deliver about 2.5t of cargo, including propellant, scientific equipment, food, water, air, etc.

jacqmans · « **Reply #8 on:** 04/21/2010 01:15 pm »

April 20, 2010.

Baikonur launch site, branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-20.html

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-05M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Progress M-05M cargo vehicle fuelled with propellant components and compressed gases was delivered to the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility for final processing operations.

cd-slam · « **Reply #9 on:** 04/21/2010 01:24 pm »

Quote from: jacqmans on 04/21/2010 01:12 pm

MCC is Ready to Control Progress M-05M Mission

21.04.2010

The ISS RS flight directors met in the MCC to analyze the results of the Progress M-05M control ops training. The directors decided on readiness of the MCC operational personnel to control the Progress.

Progress M-05M is to be launched on April 28 at 21:15 Moscow time (17:15 GMT). After the 3-day approach, the Progress is planned to dock to the ISS on May 1 at 22:34 Moscow time.

A month ago, Roscosmos had said they wouldn't accept a docking on May 1 due to the holiday in Russia. What changed?

anik · « **Reply #10 on:** 04/21/2010 09:07 pm »

Quote from: cd-slam on 04/21/2010 01:24 pm

A month ago, Roscosmos had said they wouldn't accept a docking on May 1 due to the holiday in Russia. What changed?

The April 28 launch leads to the May 1 docking.

Due to our holiday on May 1st, it was offered the launch on April 27th and the docking on April 29th. But it was not authorised.

Then there were offered two variants. The first option: a launch on April 28th and a docking after May 1st. The second option: a launch after May 1st. None of these variants was authorised.

So it means that some MCC-M specialists will work on May 1st, instead of trip to dacha.

jacqmans · « **Reply #11 on:** 04/22/2010 01:39 pm »

April 21, 2010. Baikonur launch site,
branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-21.html

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-05M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Progress M-05M transport cargo vehicle was docked with the transfer compartment in the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility.

Satori · « **Reply #12 on:** 04/23/2010 11:19 am »

Preparations continue at the Baykonur Cosmodrome for the launch of the next cargo ship to the ISS.

According to RKK Energiya, specialists inpections were made to the Progress M-05M vehicle. After that the cargo ship was put inside the payload fairing of the 11A511U Soyuz-U launch vehicle.

Images on http://www.energia.ru/ru/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-22.html

Satori · « **Reply #13 on:** 04/23/2010 11:32 am »

Progress M-05M launch preparations...

http://www.youtube.com/v/Rq25vVsupoQ&hl=pt_PT&fs=1

jacqmans · « **Reply #14 on:** 04/24/2010 09:15 am »

April 23, 2010. Baikonur launch site,
branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-23.html

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-05M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Orbital module of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, containing Progress M-05M spacecraft was transported from the spacecraft processing facility for the general integration with LV.

jacqmans · « **Reply #15 on:** 04/26/2010 07:54 am »

April 25, 2010. Baikonur launch site,
branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-25.html

At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-05M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.

Orbital module of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, containing Progress M-05M spacecraft was integrated with the Soyuz-U launch vehicle in the processing facility.

Technical management meeting and Government Commission meeting were convened. A decision is made to roll out Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-05M transport vehicle to the launch pad.

anik · « **Reply #16 on:** 04/26/2010 07:07 pm »

April 26, 2010

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-26.html

"Soyuz-U launch vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad. Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-05M transport vehicle is installed on the launch pad. L-2 days activities have been started"

jacqmans · « **Reply #17 on:** 04/26/2010 09:22 pm »

More roll out photos from Roscosmos:

jacqmans · « **Reply #18 on:** 04/28/2010 08:15 am »

Report #M10-065

NASA TELEVISION TO BROADCAST ARRIVAL OF SPACE STATION CARGO SHIP

HOUSTON -- The residents of the International Space Station will receive a new shipment of food, fuel and supplies on Saturday, May 1, and NASA Television will broadcast the arrival live.

Expedition 23 Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineers Alexander Skvortsov, Mikhail Kornienko, T.J. Creamer, Tracy Caldwell Dyson and Soichi Noguchi will watch as the unpiloted Russian ISS Progress 37 craft automatically attaches to the Pirs Docking Compartment at 1:34 p.m. CDT. NASA TV coverage of the Progress arrival will begin at 1 p.m. with commentary.

The cargo ship is carrying more than 2.5 tons of supplies for the six crew members. It will be launched at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. There will be no NASA TV coverage of the launch.

For NASA Television streaming video, downlink and schedule information, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

For more information about the International Space Station and its crew, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

For more information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov

jacqmans · « **Reply #19 on:** 04/28/2010 08:20 am »

http://www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=10371

27.04.2010

Progress M-05M cargo supply mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to begin on April 28, at 21:15 MSK.

Zipi · « **Reply #20 on:** 04/28/2010 04:06 pm »

Rollout:

anik · « **Reply #21 on:** 04/28/2010 04:43 pm »

Very windy.

anik · « **Reply #22 on:** 04/28/2010 04:56 pm »

Roll-out was on Monday.

anik · « **Reply #23 on:** 04/28/2010 05:01 pm »

It will be 3015th Soviet/Russian launch with aim to reach orbit, 1332nd launch from Baikonur cosmodrome with aim to reach orbit, 758th launch of Soyuz-U rocket with aim to reach orbit and 461st launch from a launch pad 1/5.

Lewis007 · « **Reply #24 on:** 04/28/2010 05:09 pm »

Launch can be followed live at Tsenki
http://www.tv-tsenki.com/live.php

edkyle99 · « **Reply #25 on:** 04/28/2010 05:33 pm »

Quote from: Lewis007 on 04/28/2010 05:09 pm

Launch can be followed live at Tsenki
http://www.tv-tsenki.com/live.php

Looked like an on-time liftoff.

- Ed Kyle

anik · « **Reply #26 on:** 04/28/2010 05:34 pm »

The launch of Soyuz-U rocket was successful. Progress M-05M cargo ship has separated from the third stage of rocket. Congratulations!

DiggyCoxwell · « **Reply #27 on:** 04/28/2010 05:37 pm »

Quote from: anik on 04/28/2010 05:34 pm

The launch of Soyuz-U rocket was successful. Progress M-05M cargo ship has separated from the third stage of rocket. Congratulations!

These Russian Soyuz-U rocket launches are becoming routine, almost
like aircraft flights taking off from Moscow. ;-)

Space Pete · « **Reply #28 on:** 04/28/2010 09:19 pm »

From ISS Daily Report for 28/04/2010:

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the new cargo ship Progress M-05M/37P was launched successfully today at 1:15 PM EDT on a Soyuz-U rocket. Ascent was nominal, and all spacecraft systems are without issues. Docking to the ISS at the DC-1 is planned for Saturday (1/5) at ~2:35 PM. 37P carries 2395 kg (5280 lbs) of cargo, specifically: 870 kg (1,918 lbs) propellants, 50 kg (110 lbs) oxygen & air, 100 kg (220 lbs) water and 1375 kg (3,031 lbs) spare parts & experiment hardware.

robertross · « **Reply #29 on:** 04/28/2010 11:00 pm »

Thanks for the coverage everyone.

Danderman · « **Reply #30 on:** 04/29/2010 04:13 am »

I saw the new Progress tonight, preceding ISS by about 10 minutes. Everything looked OK.

aquarius · « **Reply #31 on:** 04/29/2010 05:29 am »

Quote from: Danderman on 04/29/2010 04:13 am

I saw the new Progress tonight, preceding ISS by about 10 minutes. Everything looked OK.

Danderman, could you tell me where you got the sighting info from?

Thanks.

jacqmans · « **Reply #32 on:** 04/29/2010 08:48 am »

April 28, 2010. Baikonur launch site,
branch office of S.P.Korolev RSC Energia

http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/photo_04-28.html

At 21:15:09 Moscow Time a logistics spacecraft Progress M-05M was launched from the Baikonur launch site.

The purpose of the launch is to support further in-orbit operation of the International Space Station (ISS) in accordance with Russian commitments under that project.

The main objective of the mission is to deliver to the Space Station about 2.6 tons of various cargoes that are needed to continue the ISS mission in manned mode and provide living and working conditions for the crew.

The spacecraft was put into a parking low-Earth orbit with the following parameters: 51.65 degrees inclination, 193.42 km minimal altitude, 249.67 km maximum altitude, 88.63 minutes orbital period.

The onboard systems of the spacecraft operate normally.

At the launch site, the spacecraft prelaunch processing and launch operations were performed under the direction of the State Commission (chaired by the head of Roscosmos A.N. Perminov). The Commission was basing its decisions to proceed with each next step in processing and launching on the opinions of the Technical Management headed by the President of RSC Energia, Designer General V.A. Lopota.

According to the telemetry data and reports from the crew of ISS Expedition 23, the space station systems operate in normal mode. The station is ready for docking with the spacecraft.

The spacecraft docking is scheduled for May 1, 2010, at 22:35 Moscow Time.

For information:

S.P. Korolev RSC Energia is a Russian company of strategic importance, the prime organization in the Russian rocket and space industry that carries out manned space flight, responsible for the development of the ISS Russian Segment, its integration into the Space Station and its operation, including development and operation of principal Russian modules (Zvezda, Pirs, Poisk, etc.), manufacturing, launch and operation of Soyuz TMA and Progress M spacecraft.

The spacecraft carries into orbit in its compartment supplies of propellant, food, water and consumables, as well as hardware for the Russian and the US segments of the ISS.

Currently working in orbit under the ISS program are: Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov (ISS commander), Alexander Skvortsov and Mikhail Kornienko; US astronauts Timothy Creamer and Tracy Caldwell Dyson, astronaut of the Japanese space agency Soichi Noguchi.

Progress M-05M is the 37th Russian logistics spacecraft launched to ISS within the framework of this project, and the fifth spacecraft in the new series of logistics spacecraft Progress M with improved performance.

jacqmans · « **Reply #33 on:** 04/29/2010 08:50 am »

Progress M-05M cargo supplies to be delivered to the ISS include:

Prop in the propulsion system tanks 870kg

Gas in the oxygen supply system containers
- oxygen 50kg
Water in the Rodnik system tanks 100kg

The items in the cargo compartment 1318kg
Equipment for the systems:
gas supply system 33kg
water supply system 73kg
on-board hardware control system 5kg
Telemetry data system (BITS2-12) 2kg
Thermal control system 6kg
Telephone and telegraph system 2kg
Onboard computer system 3kg
Maintenance and repair equipment 5kg
Sanitary and hygienic items 71kg
Food containers, fresh products 325kg
Medical equipment, linen, personal hygienic and prophylactics items 155kg
On-board documentation files, crew provisions, video- and photo-equipment 35kg
Equipment for Russian crew members 42kg
Stored items (kit 9) 5kg
FGB-hardware 64kg
MRM2-hardware 53kg
USOS hardware 420kg
Total mass of the cargo delivered 2588kg

Roscosmos PAO
http://www.roscosmos.ru

jacqmans · « **Reply #34 on:** 04/29/2010 08:50 am »

Progress M-05M: Orbital Mission

29.04.2010

Progress M-05M successfully lifted off from Baikonur launch pad 1 (Gagarin`s) onboard Russian launcher Soyuz-U at 21.15.09 Moscow time, on April 27.
The cargo vehicle has reached the target orbit with parameters:
- min altitude -193,42km;

– max altitude - 249,67km;

– revolution - 88,63min;

– inclination- 51,65deg.

The Progress now flies towards the International Space Station under control of the Mission Control Center.
The Progress will deliver more than 2600t of cargo to the station, including propellant, water, food, pressurized air and oxygen, scientific payloads, etc.

Roscosmos PAO
http://www.roscosmos.ru

Spiff · « **Reply #35 on:** 04/29/2010 11:30 am »

Quote from: jacqmans on 04/29/2010 08:50 am

The Progress will deliver more than 2600t of cargo to the station,

2600 t? Wow that's a major payload increase isn't it?

Danderman · « **Reply #36 on:** 04/29/2010 02:00 pm »

Quote from: aquarius on 04/29/2010 05:29 am

Quote from: Danderman on 04/29/2010 04:13 am
I saw the new Progress tonight, preceding ISS by about 10 minutes. Everything looked OK.

Danderman, could you tell me where you got the sighting info from?

Thanks.

I looked for ISS, using this web site info:

http://www.heavens-above.com/

and was lucky to see Progress about 10 minutes earlier.

Space Pete · « **Reply #37 on:** 04/29/2010 08:43 pm »

From ISS Daily Report for 29/04/2010:

37P Approach/Docking Timeline for 01/05 (all times GMT):
. Autom. rendezvous start - 04:14:59 PM.
. Kurs-A Activation (Progress) - 05:01 PM.
. Kurs-P Activation (SM) - 05:03 PM.
. Local sunrise - 05:24:57 PM.
. Good Kurs-P data (80km) - 05:26:19 PM.
. Kurs-A/-P short test (15km) - 05:47:19 PM.
. Progress TV activation (8km) - 05:54:39 PM.
. Begin flyaround (400m) - 06:12:37 PM.
. Begin station-keeping - 06:18:10 PM.
. Initialize final approach - 06:24:30 PM.
. Local sunset - 06:32:52 PM.
. Contact (capture) - 06:35:30 PM.
. Hooks closed, ISS to LVH - 06:55:30 PM.

yoichi · « **Reply #38 on:** 04/30/2010 12:26 am »

http://twitter.com/Astro_Soichi/status/13086728298
Amazing view! Progress rocket launch, seen from International Space Station! http://twitpic.com/1jg493

npuentes · « **Reply #39 on:** 04/30/2010 01:36 am »

Is there a video of the launch anywhere? I've not been able to find anything on Youtube or other sites.

Lewis007 · « **Reply #40 on:** 04/30/2010 07:15 am »

A video of the launch has just been posted by John44
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=1523&Itemid=

A Roscosmos video of the launch is ususally posted a few days after the launch on You Tube; just keep checking...

Lewis007 · « **Reply #41 on:** 05/01/2010 08:05 am »

The Roscosmos video is now available on YouTube (use search with Прогресс М-05М). Another great video. In one of the launch replays there's a close-up view of the ice falling off the rocket.

jacqmans · « **Reply #42 on:** 05/01/2010 08:48 am »

Progress M-05M to Dock to the ISS Today

01.05.2010

Progress M-05M which flew from Baikonur on April 28 is to dock to the International Space Station today, at 22.35 MSK. The cargo supply spaceship is to deliver about 2.6t of cargo to the International Space Station.
Live of the docking sequence will be available at Vesti.ru.

The sequence is expected to be automatic, however if it fails ISS commander Oleg Kotov or FE Alexander Skvortsov will take over manual control of the vehicle.
The Progress carries food, water, propellant, equipment, etc. The cargo supply ship will also deliver payloads for Russian experiments Cascade, Matreshka, and tool kit for new module Rassvet scheduled to arrive to the station in mid May.

Roscosmos PAO
http://www.roscosmos.ru

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #43 on:** 05/01/2010 10:57 am »

If I'm correct, we should get NTV coverage of docking?

dsmillman · « **Reply #44 on:** 05/01/2010 11:22 am »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/01/2010 10:57 am

If I'm correct, we should get NTV coverage of docking?

Coverage starts at 2 PM EDT(1800 GMT). Docking at about 2:35 PM EDT.

Stephan · « **Reply #45 on:** 05/01/2010 11:22 am »

NASA TV schedule says so :
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/MM_NTV_Breaking.html

2 p.m. - ISS Progress 37 Docking to the ISS Coverage (docking scheduled at 2:34 p.m. EDT) - JSC (Public and Media Channels)

Zipi · « **Reply #46 on:** 05/01/2010 12:26 pm »

Official Roscosmos launch video collection:

Danderman · « **Reply #47 on:** 05/01/2010 02:18 pm »

I tried to see Progress last night. ISS was visible, but Progress was not following it. Due to the recent sunset, I probably would have missed Progress if it had been leading ISS, though, which is probably what happened.

This is a little confusing to me, since I always thought that Progress or Soyuz "catch up" to ISS during a rendezvous, but, come to think of it, they are in lower orbits, which are faster, so actually, they are ahead of the station, and catch up from ahead.

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #48 on:** 05/01/2010 06:07 pm »

NASA TV COVERAGE begins

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #49 on:** 05/01/2010 06:11 pm »

Progress M-05M is maneuvering for docking

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #50 on:** 05/01/2010 06:12 pm »

Russian MCC LIVE COVERAGE

mms://193.233.61.171/live

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #51 on:** 05/01/2010 06:13 pm »

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #52 on:** 05/01/2010 06:14 pm »

MikeMi. · « **Reply #53 on:** 05/01/2010 06:15 pm »

If I heard correctly Oleg Kotov took manual control over Progress...

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #54 on:** 05/01/2010 06:15 pm »

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #55 on:** 05/01/2010 06:15 pm »

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #56 on:** 05/01/2010 06:17 pm »

Kotov is controling manually Progress M-05M

MikeMi. · « **Reply #57 on:** 05/01/2010 06:18 pm »

Yep, that action is required cause Progress didn't recognized it's target.

MikeMi. · « **Reply #58 on:** 05/01/2010 06:21 pm »

Roll maneuver in progress. 200-250 metres from station.

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #59 on:** 05/01/2010 06:22 pm »

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #60 on:** 05/01/2010 06:24 pm »

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #61 on:** 05/01/2010 06:24 pm »

MikeMi. · « **Reply #62 on:** 05/01/2010 06:26 pm »

I guess it is around 130 metres from station, all systems of Progress are working nominally expect KURS navigation system.

Manual procedure is called TORU.

Ku will back in 1.5 minute.

MikeMi. · « **Reply #63 on:** 05/01/2010 06:27 pm »

70 metres.

theonlyspace · « **Reply #64 on:** 05/01/2010 06:27 pm »

Just 70 meters from station. Being flown on manuel.

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #65 on:** 05/01/2010 06:28 pm »

I lost the NASA TV live coverage :/
Just a picture of Russian MCC

theonlyspace · « **Reply #66 on:** 05/01/2010 06:28 pm »

Going for it. go for docking!!!

theonlyspace · « **Reply #67 on:** 05/01/2010 06:29 pm »

Crosshairs are aligned.

theonlyspace · « **Reply #68 on:** 05/01/2010 06:29 pm »

Closing to about 30 meters.

MikeMi. · « **Reply #69 on:** 05/01/2010 06:30 pm »

So there is docking!

Oleg is pointing in target.

theonlyspace · « **Reply #70 on:** 05/01/2010 06:31 pm »

Docking confirmed.

theonlyspace · « **Reply #71 on:** 05/01/2010 06:31 pm »

1:30 PM Central Time

MikeMi. · « **Reply #72 on:** 05/01/2010 06:34 pm »

Quote from: theonlyspace on 05/01/2010 06:31 pm

1:30 PM Central Time

Happend over south Russia (Kazakh border).

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #73 on:** 05/01/2010 06:35 pm »

Nicely done.

MikeMi. · « **Reply #74 on:** 05/01/2010 06:38 pm »

Manual approach of Progress was initiate 1000 metres away from ISS, which - as PAO noted - is a new record in history.

TORU is being deactivated.

Space Pete · « **Reply #75 on:** 05/01/2010 06:40 pm »

Docking probe has retracted.

Progress M-05M has arrived at the ISS for its 6 month stay!

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #76 on:** 05/01/2010 06:40 pm »

ISS new configuration after Progress docking

MikeMi. · « **Reply #77 on:** 05/01/2010 06:41 pm »

Hard mate of Progress with station.

Space Pete · « **Reply #78 on:** 05/01/2010 06:42 pm »

Hooks now closed, hard mate completed.

Leak checks now getting underway.

Hatch opening will be ~3 hours from now.

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #79 on:** 05/01/2010 06:43 pm »

NASA TV COVERAGE ending

theonlyspace · « **Reply #80 on:** 05/01/2010 06:43 pm »

Four Russian vehicles now docked to the International Space Station!!!
Can anyone post the docking video on here?

John44 · « **Reply #81 on:** 05/01/2010 07:16 pm »

Expedition 23 - Progress M-05M / 37 Docking
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5918

Space Pete · « **Reply #82 on:** 05/01/2010 07:31 pm »

From ISS Daily Report for 01/05/2010:

Progress M-05M/37P docked successfully to the DC-1 port under manual TORU control, followed by a final DPO post-contact thrusting burn, docking probe retraction and hook closure after motion damp-out while the ISS was in free drift for ~20 min. At “hooks closed” signal, the SM returned to active attitude control, maneuvering the ISS to LVLH (Local Vertical/Local Horizontal) TEA (Torque Equilibrium Attitude). Control authority then returned to US Momentum Management. Russian thrusters will be disabled temporarily during clamps install and leak check.

After the cargo ship’s successful docking, Oleg Kotov, Alexander Skvortsov & Mikhail Kornienko shut off the TORU teleoperated rendezvous & docking system.

The crewmembers then conducted the standard one-hour leak checking of the docking vestibule and fuel/oxidizer transfer line interface between Progress and DC-1.

Later today, the Russian crewmembers will:
. Open the hatches and install the QD (Quick Disconnect) screw clamps
of the docking & internal transfer mechanism to rigidize the coupling.
. Perform the standard air sampling inside Progress with the Russian
AK-1M air sampler.
. Power down the spacecraft and install the ventilation/heating air duct.
. Take photographs of the internal docking surfaces for subsequent
downlinking.
. Dismantle the docking mechanism between Progress and DC-1.
. Transfer six Russian high priority biotechnology payloads to the ISS,
setting them up in the RS (Russian Segment) and taking documentary
photography of each.

Kotov then has ~1 hr reserved on his timeline for the first cargo transfers from the Progress to the ISS.

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #83 on:** 05/01/2010 08:07 pm »

JJ.. · « **Reply #84 on:** 05/01/2010 08:54 pm »

Was that a loose cable or something that was moving around (bottom of the picture) just before Docking ?

JJ..

Space Pete · « **Reply #85 on:** 05/01/2010 09:07 pm »

Quote from: JJ.. on 05/01/2010 08:54 pm

Was that a loose cable or something that was moving around (bottom of the picture) just before Docking ?

JJ..

I'd say it’s most likely an EVA tether, such as the one seen attached to Strela in this image.

www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-20/hires/iss020e008162.jpg

jan_carlo_bascu · « **Reply #86 on:** 05/02/2010 02:42 am »

Docking photo by Astro_Soichi

Space Pete · « **Reply #87 on:** 05/02/2010 02:17 pm »

Another docking photo from Soichi.

Jorge · « **Reply #88 on:** 05/02/2010 05:54 pm »

Quote from: Danderman on 05/01/2010 02:18 pm

I tried to see Progress last night. ISS was visible, but Progress was not following it. Due to the recent sunset, I probably would have missed Progress if it had been leading ISS, though, which is probably what happened.

This is a little confusing to me, since I always thought that Progress or Soyuz "catch up" to ISS during a rendezvous, but, come to think of it, they are in lower orbits, which are faster, so actually, they are ahead of the station, and catch up from ahead.

No, you had it right the first time. They catch up from behind.

Danderman · « **Reply #89 on:** 05/04/2010 04:18 am »

Anyone noticed that Kurs failed .... again?

woods170 · « **Reply #90 on:** 05/04/2010 06:27 am »

Quote from: Danderman on 05/04/2010 04:18 am

Anyone noticed that Kurs failed .... again?

Kurs did not fail. It was unable to find it's target. Therefore, it stopped the approach of Progress to the station. It worked exactly as advertised in such a situation.

The real problem is why Kurs was unable to find it's target. This has happened several times now. The Russians will probably be working this issue right now.

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #91 on:** 05/04/2010 06:49 am »

It's is only the third time that Kurs fails to reach the ISS (Soyuz TMA-5, Progress M-67, Progress M-05M).

TORU was used once more (Soyuz TMA-14), but for problems not directly linked to Kurs. And there was also the problem with 2AO-VKA antenna of Progress M-58...

http://www.kosmonavtika.com/vaisseaux/kours/kours.html

AnalogMan · « **Reply #92 on:** 05/04/2010 04:01 pm »

Quote from: Danderman on 05/04/2010 04:18 am

Anyone noticed that Kurs failed .... again?

Not a Kurs failure, but sensed thruster failure causing an automatic abort.
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=17054.msg584445#msg584445

Space Pete · « **Reply #93 on:** 05/04/2010 05:40 pm »

Here's some fantastic hi-res docking images (see pages 42 & 43).

www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-23/inflight/ndxpage42.html

Stan Black · « **Reply #94 on:** 05/04/2010 07:15 pm »

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 05/04/2010 06:49 am

It's is only the third time that Kurs fails to reach the ISS (Soyuz TMA-5, Progress M-67, Progress M-05M).

TORU was used once more (Soyuz TMA-14), but for problems not directly linked to Kurs. And there was also the problem with 2AO-VKA antenna of Progress M-58...

http://www.kosmonavtika.com/vaisseaux/kours/kours.html

What about M1-4?

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/ops/stage4a/001118p2dock/
http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/content/numbers/216/04.shtml

patchfree · « **Reply #95 on:** 05/04/2010 07:23 pm »

Who can explain what is the white protected new item (a kind of triangular protuberance with a kind of camera lens on left) on the progress as viewed on the following picture?:

Stan Black · « **Reply #96 on:** 05/04/2010 07:32 pm »

Quote from: patchfree on 05/04/2010 07:23 pm

Who can explained what is the white protected new item (a kind of triangular protuberance with a kind of camera lens on left) on the progress as viewed on the following picture?:

I thought that looked new - Soyuz-TM have a window in that location; and until TM-22(?) they had auxilary controls too(?)

Space Pete · « **Reply #97 on:** 05/04/2010 09:47 pm »

Quote from: patchfree on 05/04/2010 07:23 pm

Who can explained what is the white protected new item (a kind of triangular protuberance with a kind of camera lens on left) on the progress as viewed on the following picture?

Yes, I noticed that too...

anik · « **Reply #98 on:** 05/05/2010 06:59 pm »

Quote from: Nicolas PILLET on 05/04/2010 06:49 am

It's is only the third time that Kurs fails to reach the ISS (Soyuz TMA-5, Progress M-67, Progress M-05M)

Soyuz TMA-5 problem was not related with Kurs system. There was abnormal work of one of DPO engines. Unsufficient braking.

Progress M-67 problem was not also related with Kurs system, I think. There was probably mistake in software. Incorrect port.

Progress M-05M problem was not related with Kurs system as well. There was abnormal work of DPO engines. TsVM-101 has decided to switch off Kurs system due to this.

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #99 on:** 05/05/2010 07:56 pm »

Danderman · « **Reply #100 on:** 05/05/2010 08:25 pm »

Looking at this photo:

http://www.energia.ru/ru/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/im/photo_04-22-02.jpg

it looks like the Klest TV camera has been replaced, along with the standard headlight fixture.

Nicolas PILLET · « **Reply #101 on:** 05/06/2010 05:20 am »

I've written here (http://www.forum-conquete-spatiale.fr/russie-f9/iss-amarrage-de-progress-m-05m-le-1er-mai-2010-t10582-75.htm) that this hardware was already visible on Progress M-04M, but not on Progress M-03M...

Danderman · « **Reply #102 on:** 05/06/2010 04:55 pm »

Quote from: Danderman on 05/05/2010 08:25 pm

Looking at this photo:

http://www.energia.ru/ru/iss/iss23/progress_m-05m/im/photo_04-22-02.jpg

it looks like the Klest TV camera has been replaced, along with the standard headlight fixture.

Nope.

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/station/crew-23/lores/iss023e030444.jpg

The Klest camera and the headlight are still mounted on Progress M-05M's refueling compartment, but the white object seems to be located 90 degrees from the camera, exactly where the Soyuz "cupola" is located.

Since closeup images of the Soyuz cupola and of this white object indicate that some sort of lens is mounted in both, I would guess that Energia is in a period of transition from the old Klest camera to some sort of new camera, and is flight testing the camera now.

Ooops, I guess I have been asleep at the switch, this photo of Progress M-65 shows a similar attachment:

Space Pete · « **Reply #103 on:** 10/25/2010 03:19 pm »

Progress M-05M Autonomous Mission

Today, on Oct. 25, cargo vehicle Progress M-05M undocked from the International Space Station Pirs module at 18:25 Moscow time.
The autonomous mission will last about 3 weeks. Within these days, geophysical experiment is to be carried out, and then the Progress is to be deorbited and drowned in the South Pacific.
Progress M-05M was launched from Baikonur on April 28, and delivered about 2600 t of cargo to the station, including food, water, propellant, air, etc. The Progress also assisted ISS reboost on May 26.

Roscosmos PAO.

www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=10656&lang=en

ace5 · « **Reply #104 on:** 10/27/2010 04:56 pm »

About Progress M-05M

I searched for information about the white lateral bulb in front of Progress M-05M and expected to see the same device outside later Progresses. What is this device? Is it something connected to the atmospherical experiments conducted by M-05M in autonomous flight after undocking?

Space Pete · « **Reply #105 on:** 11/12/2010 06:05 pm »

Progress M-05M to be Deorbited on Nov. 15.

Progress M-05M autonomous mission will finalize on Nov. 15.
In line with the program uploaded by MCC, Progress retroburn will be initiated at 11:49 Moscow time. The main engine will operate for 186.2 sec, providing the braking burn of 89.7 mps to the vehicle. Remaining parts of the Progress, not burnt during the reentry, are expected to fall down in the south area of the Pacific ocean at about 12:35 MSK. Coordinates of the splashing-down center are: 47°57` s.l., 220°44`w.l.

Roscosmos PAO.

www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=10811&lang=en

Space Pete · « **Reply #106 on:** 11/15/2010 11:59 am »

Progress M-05M Deorbited.

Progress M-05M autonomous mission was completed on Nov. 15.
In line with the program uploaded by MCC, Progress retroburn was initiated at 11:50 Moscow time. The main engine operated for 186.2 sec, providing the braking burn of 89.7 mps to the vehicle. Remaining parts of the Progress, not burnt during the reentry fell down in the south area of the Pacific ocean at about 12:35 MSK. Coordinates of the splashing-down center are: 47°57` s.l., 220°44`w.l.

Roscosmos PAO.

www.roscosmos.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=10827&lang=en