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Progress M-18M - Soyuz-U launch - February 11, 2013
by
Satori
on 11 Dec, 2012 16:09
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by
Satori
on 11 Dec, 2012 16:17
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Progress M-18M is schedule for launch at 1330UTC on February 14th, 2013, by the 11A511U Soyuz-U (137) launch vehicle from the PU-5 launch pad.
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#2
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anik
on 12 Dec, 2012 15:35
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As per NK forum, launch date will not be changed. So the launch will be on February 12th.
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#3
by
anik
on 18 Dec, 2012 09:54
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As per NK forum, a new launch date is February 11th.
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#4
by
anik
on 27 Dec, 2012 10:34
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As per NK forum, the launch time is 14:43 UTC.
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#5
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Artyom.
on 17 Jan, 2013 12:36
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#6
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Satori
on 17 Jan, 2013 12:54
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The photo is of Soyuz TMA-08M not Progress M-18M.
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#7
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Artyom.
on 17 Jan, 2013 13:45
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The photo is of Soyuz TMA-08M not Progress M-18M.
Oh, I'm sorry
. I deleted.
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#8
by
Satori
on 21 Jan, 2013 09:36
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#9
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jacqmans
on 31 Jan, 2013 08:26
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January 31, 2012.
A meeting of the Technical management
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
The Technical Management meeting took place, which made a decision to fuel Progress M-18M cargo vehicle with propellant components and compressed gases.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_01-31.html
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#10
by
Artyom.
on 04 Feb, 2013 10:58
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Progress M-18M cargo vehicle was delivered to the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Progress M-18M cargo vehicle fuelled with propellant components and compressed gases was delivered to the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility for final processing operations.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-03.html
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#11
by
jacqmans
on 04 Feb, 2013 16:18
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MEDIA ADVISORY: M13-026
SPACE STATION CARGO SHIP FLIGHTS TO BE BROADCAST ON NASA TV
WASHINGTON -- NASA Television will provide live coverage of the
departure of one Russian cargo spacecraft at the International Space
Station and the launch and arrival of another.
The ISS Progress 48 resupply ship, which arrived at the station last
August, will depart the Pirs docking compartment, part of the Russian
segment, on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Progress will leave orbit three
hours later and burn up above the Pacific Ocean. NASA TV coverage of
the undocking will begin at 8 a.m. EST. The undocking is scheduled
for 8:15 a.m.
That move will clear Pirs for the arrival of the new ISS Progress 50
resupply spacecraft. It is scheduled to launch at 9:41 a.m. (8:41
p.m. Kazakhstan time) Monday, Feb. 11, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome
in Kazakhstan. NASA TV coverage of the launch begins at 9:30 a.m. The
Progress is loaded with almost 3 tons of food, fuel, supplies and
experiment hardware for the six crew members aboard the orbital
laboratory.
Like its two predecessors, Progress 50 is scheduled to launch into an
accelerated, four-orbit rendezvous with the station, docking only six
hours after launch. NASA TV coverage will resume at 3 p.m. for the
rendezvous and docking activities, with docking scheduled for 3:40
p.m.
If any technical issues arise, the Russian flight control team can
default to a standard two-day rendezvous plan for the Progress that
would result in docking on Feb. 13.
For NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntvFor more information about the International Space Station and its
crew, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/station
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#12
by
Artyom.
on 05 Feb, 2013 12:52
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A transfer compartment was docked with Progress M-18M cargo vehicle
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Progress M-18M transport cargo vehicle was docked with the transfer compartment in the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-05.html
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#13
by
Artyom.
on 06 Feb, 2013 12:39
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Designers inspection of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle and payload shroud roll were performedAt Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Designers inspection of the Progress M-18M cargo vehicle was completed.
Payload shroud roll on to the Progress M-18M cargo vehicle was performed.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-06.html
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#14
by
Artyom.
on 07 Feb, 2013 11:38
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The orbital module of the LV Soyuz-U with CV Progress M-18M
transportation for the general integration with LV
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Orbital module of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, containing Progress M-18M spacecraft was transported from the spacecraft processing facility for the general integration with LV.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-07.html
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#15
by
Artyom.
on 08 Feb, 2013 10:32
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LV Soyuz general integration is completed
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Orbital module of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, containing Progress M-18M spacecraft was integrated with the Soyuz-U launch vehicle in the processing facility.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-08.html
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#16
by
Artyom.
on 08 Feb, 2013 12:53
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Technical management meeting and Government Commission meeting were convened
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Technical management meeting and Government Commission meeting were convened. A decision is made to roll out Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-18M transport vehicle to the launch pad.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-08_2.html
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#17
by
Artyom.
on 08 Feb, 2013 14:14
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#18
by
Artyom.
on 09 Feb, 2013 08:09
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LV Soyuz rollout to the launch pad
At Baikonur launch site the preparations continue for the launch of Progress M-18M cargo vehicle under the International Space Station program.
Soyuz-U launch vehicle was rolled out from the integration building to the launch pad. Soyuz-U launch vehicle with Progress M-18M transport vehicle is installed on the launch pad. L-2 days activities have been started.
http://www.energia.ru/en/iss/iss34/progress_m-18m/photo_02-09.html
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#19
by
Artyom.
on 09 Feb, 2013 10:39
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#20
by
Prober
on 09 Feb, 2013 15:38
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February 11 – Progress M-18M (No. 418) – Soyuz-U – Baikonur 1/5 – 14:41:46 UTC
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#21
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 07:57
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Moved for live coverage...
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#22
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 09:58
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#23
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 10:39
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Roscosmos video of the roll-out
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#24
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 10:43
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#25
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Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:17
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#26
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:25
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#27
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:28
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#28
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:28
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#29
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:30
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#30
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:32
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Getting dark at Baikonur...
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#31
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:39
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#32
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:43
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T-1 hour
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#33
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:43
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Les than one hour for launch now...
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#34
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:51
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#35
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:52
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#36
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:52
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#37
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:53
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#38
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:57
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Next major step for launch will be the lowering of the two sections of the service tower.
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#39
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:58
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#40
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:58
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#41
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:58
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#42
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 12:59
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#43
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:00
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#44
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:00
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#45
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:01
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Half way with the retraction of the service tower...
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#46
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:01
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#47
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:02
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Service tower retraction completed
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#48
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:02
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#49
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:02
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...and retraction of the service tower is now completed!
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#50
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:04
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#51
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:07
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#52
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:11
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30 mins to launch
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#53
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:13
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#54
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:14
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#55
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:16
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Some people are still on the launch pad...
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#56
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:17
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#57
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:18
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#58
by
Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:18
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Meanwhile on NASA TV, open mic is not a good idea!
Wasn't for NASA TV, but some TV station.
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#59
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:22
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T- 20 mins
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#60
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:24
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#61
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:29
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#62
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:30
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#63
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:30
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NASA TV webcast has started
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#64
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:30
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#65
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:31
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T - 10 mins
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#66
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Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:31
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#67
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:32
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#68
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:33
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#69
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:34
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#70
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Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:34
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#71
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:36
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#72
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:36
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#73
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:38
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"Key to start !"
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#74
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:38
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#75
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Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:38
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#76
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:38
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T-180 seconds.
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#77
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:39
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#78
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:40
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Shiny
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#79
by
Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:41
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T-60 seconds.
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#80
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:42
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- Pre-stage!
- Interim!
- Main!
LAUNCH
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#81
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:42
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#82
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:42
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#83
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:43
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#84
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Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:43
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#85
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:43
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#86
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:43
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#87
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:44
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#88
by
Satori
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:44
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#89
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:45
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Going out of view.
How do you spell "Normaly" in Russian - as the Russian guy on the loop says?
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#90
by
asmi
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:46
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How do you spell "Normaly" in Russian - as the Russian guy on the loop says?
"Полёт нормальный" (Polyot normalniy) - "Flight is normal[nominal]"
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#91
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:47
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Staging confirmed. On to the third stage.
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#92
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:47
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How do you spell "Normaly" in Russian - as the Russian guy on the loop says?
"Полёт нормальный" (Polyot normalniy) - "Flight is normal[nominal]"
Thanks!
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#93
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:49
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#94
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:50
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Kyle says all continuing smoothly with 60 seconds to go.
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#95
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Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:51
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MECO and Progress Sep!!!!
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#96
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:51
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#97
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:52
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MECO! And Solar Array and antenna deploy.
ISS tally ho on Progress 1-2 Staging!
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#98
by
asmi
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:52
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In orbit! Kevin Ford reported that he has seen the ascent from aboard ISS.
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#99
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:52
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Excellent. That was trouble-free. Now for docking in six hours time.
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#100
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:53
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#101
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asmi
on 11 Feb, 2013 13:56
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Article, by Pete Harding and William Graham (wasn't much to write about, so I wrote around some content they did on fast rendezvous and Soyuz-U - so they'll get a shock when they see it 
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And this is how it should be! I mean, you don't write article for any single aircraft takeoff these days, right?
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#102
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 14:03
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#103
by
Artyom.
on 11 Feb, 2013 14:26
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Launch of Progress M-18M (50) Re-supply Vehicle to ISS
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#104
by
John44
on 11 Feb, 2013 14:45
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#105
by
vossinakis
on 11 Feb, 2013 14:50
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Hi, I have an 19:41 local time ISS visible pass. Is progress going to be visible? And is it in front or trailing ISS?
thanks
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#106
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JimO
on 11 Feb, 2013 18:19
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Since it's a fast rendezvous, it shouldn't be more than 100-200 km behind, I'm guessing. That's 12 to 24 seconds trailing. But the Soyuz booster third stage, tumbling and flashing, will be just as bright, and probably nearby as well. Clear skies!!
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#107
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 18:58
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#108
by
Targeteer
on 11 Feb, 2013 18:59
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Range reported by the crew at 9 km. Receiving image of display.
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#109
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:01
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#110
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:02
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#111
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:02
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#112
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:03
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#113
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:04
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#114
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:09
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#115
by
JimO
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:09
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"We can see the station" [in the Prog TV image]
range is 1 km
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#116
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:13
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#117
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:14
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Progress in fly around mode
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#118
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:15
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#119
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:15
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#120
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:16
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#121
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:16
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#122
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:17
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#123
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:17
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A fair amount of movement, left to right.
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#124
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:18
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Continue align with Pirs module. 223 meters
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#125
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:20
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#126
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:20
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#127
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:21
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#128
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:22
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#129
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:23
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#130
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:24
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#131
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:24
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#132
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:24
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#133
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:25
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#134
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:25
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Final approach.
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#135
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:26
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#136
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:27
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#137
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:29
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#138
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:29
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:29
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#140
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:29
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#141
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:31
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Do I see this correctly? Does Progress have it's solar arrays turned away from the sun?
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#142
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:31
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Crazy stuff when you consider both are flying at 17,500mph. I've had less graceful attempts at reversing into my driveway
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#143
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:31
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#144
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:32
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:32
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:33
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#147
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:33
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:34
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#149
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:34
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#150
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:35
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#151
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:35
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Trying to outdo me on image size there Chris?
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#152
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:35
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Standing by for contact and capture.
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#153
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:35
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#154
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:36
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Two days early. And five minutes early
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#155
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:36
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#156
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:37
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#157
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:38
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Trying to outdo me on image size there Chris?
Na, needed a big one for the article
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#158
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:38
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capture: 21:35:19 CET
Edit: corrected typo (hours from 02 to 21).
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#159
by
Mapperuo
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:38
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Congrats! What a day for us Space fans..
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#160
by
woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:39
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#161
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woods170
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:40
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Congrats! What a day for us Space fans..
Yeah. Two launches and one docking in the space of less than 7 hours. Chris must be working overtime today to have this all covered.
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#162
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:44
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#163
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Chris Bergin
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:46
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#164
by
SMS
on 11 Feb, 2013 19:52
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capture: 02:35:19 CET
21:35:19 CET = 03:35:19 pm EST
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#165
by
yg1968
on 11 Feb, 2013 20:07
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#166
by
Space Pete
on 11 Feb, 2013 20:27
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Congrats to all on a flawless launch and docking!
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#167
by
John44
on 11 Feb, 2013 21:05
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#168
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woods170
on 12 Feb, 2013 06:29
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capture: 02:35:19 CET
21:35:19 CET = 03:35:19 pm EST
Yes sir. Thanks for pointing out that huge typo. Corrected.
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#169
by
Artyom.
on 12 Feb, 2013 08:32
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#170
by
Rocket Science
on 12 Feb, 2013 10:15
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Congrats, well done and thanks for the coverage!
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#171
by
Space Pete
on 12 Feb, 2013 15:03
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@Cmdr_Hadfield via Twitter:
"Look closely - a spaceship is closing in on us! Progress approaching to dock with the Space Station yesterday."
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#172
by
Space Pete
on 12 Feb, 2013 19:21
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@Cmdr_Hadfield via Twitter:
"Progress spaceship on final approach to dock. You could see the thrusters firing, like small spitting fountains."
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#173
by
robertross
on 13 Feb, 2013 01:38
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Thanks for the coverage guys. Glad Progress made it without issue.
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#174
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Nicolas PILLET
on 14 Feb, 2013 18:45
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#175
by
input~2
on 23 Jul, 2013 15:44
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Re-entry area on July 26:
SOUTH PACIFIC.
SPACE DEBRIS.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS:
...
B. 262130Z TO 262330Z JUL
IN AREA BOUND BY
34-48S 149-02W, 41-07S 138-47W,
50-04S 112-46W, 51-32S 111-41W,
43-50S 141-13W, 37-27S 151-41W.
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#176
by
Space Pete
on 25 Jul, 2013 21:04
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Progress M-18M just undocked from the ISS.
Some interesting tidbits:
. M-18M is disposing of the venerable TVIS treadmill
. Assuming that Progress M-20M disposes of Pirs (currently under discussion), this was the final ever undocking of a spacecraft from Pirs
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#177
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Danderman
on 25 Jul, 2013 21:32
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Progress M-18M just undocked from the ISS.
Some interesting tidbits:
. M-18M is disposing of the venerable TVIS treadmill
. Assuming that Progress M-20M disposes of Pirs (currently under discussion), this was the final ever undocking of a spacecraft from Pirs
Unless the Progress that takes Pirs away undocks after retrofire.
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#178
by
John44
on 25 Jul, 2013 21:36
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#179
by
jcm
on 26 Jul, 2013 04:21
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Per Russian press articles, undocking at 0053 MSK, deorbit at 0353 and
impact at 0442 MSK , 4100 km from Wellington NZ.
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#180
by
Artyom.
on 26 Jul, 2013 04:21
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#181
by
Artyom.
on 26 Jul, 2013 04:24
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#182
by
Space Pete
on 26 Jul, 2013 14:12
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So long, TVIS. You served us well. Enjoy your new life as an artificial reef.
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#183
by
xm11
on 27 Jul, 2013 13:00
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#184
by
Artyom.
on 31 Jul, 2013 04:35
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#185
by
Danderman
on 18 Nov, 2013 16:53
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I think this video that was released at the time of Progress M-18M launch preparations was not posted here at the time:
There are some views of Energia's factory that are normally not seen in here.
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#186
by
Prober
on 18 Nov, 2013 21:12
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I think this video that was released at the time of Progress M-18M launch preparations was not posted here at the time:
There are some views of Energia's factory that are normally not seen in here.
A good find Danderman and some interesting viewing.
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