Author Topic: LIVE: SpaceX Dragon CRS-1 (SpX-1) RNDZ, Capture, Berthing to ISS & Hatch Opening  (Read 169709 times)

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Per PAO: procedures for translation to berthing underway. Way ahead of the timeline.
« Last Edit: 10/10/2012 11:19 am by woods170 »

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Still berthing to go, so let's keep a good eye on that. One would assume the hard part is out of the way.

LIDAR behaved too it seems.
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SpaceX:

SpaceX CRS-1 Mission Update:  October 10, 2012

 

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has been successfully captured at the International Space Station.

 

At approximately 6:56AM ET / 3:56AM PT, Expedition 33 crew member Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency used the station’s robotic arm to grapple Dragon. 

 

Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams of NASA remarked, “Looks like we’ve tamed the Dragon. We’re happy she’s on board with us.”

 

Approximately two and a half hours from grapple (exact time variable), Williams will gently install Dragon to Harmony’s Common Berthing Mechanism, enabling it to be bolted in place for its expected two and a half week stay at the International Space Station.

 

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Another outstanding success for SpaceX.

I don't know; personally, I'll be sweating until the capsule is secure on the recovery barge!  ;)
Yep, but it'd be sad to have a Dragon on the barge that wasn't berthed at the ISS. So this is a success too.

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LIDAR behaved too it seems.

I heard them say earlier that the Japanese module was blocked off from its view, or inhibited somehow.
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« Last Edit: 10/10/2012 11:18 am by Dappa »

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LIDAR behaved too it seems.

I heard them say earlier that the Japanese module was blocked off from its view, or inhibited somehow.

SpaceX narrowed the field of view of the LIDAR to prevent a repeat of the troubles encountered on C2+

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wish we would have had this coverage with the HTV-3
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I just heard the audio replay.  Suni called Dragon "she".   ;D
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Looks like 'she' is being re-positioned for translation.

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Translation to pre-install point underway.
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Are they going to berth it her early, too? 
« Last Edit: 10/10/2012 11:36 am by rickl »
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Are they going to berth it early, too? 

Per my post one page up: Yes, the crew almost immediately went to the procedures for pre-berthing translation. CBM inspection coming up soon when pre-install setup position is reached.
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MCC giving Suni permission to start up the CBM inspection procedure early.
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Suni lines up the hatches.
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CBM photographic inspection completed. Once KU is back, images will be sent down to MCC.

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Translation to Pre-install set-up point almost done.

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