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LIVE: SpaceX CRS-4 Dragon - RNDZ, Berthing, ISS Ops - UPDATES
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Chris Bergin
on 22 Sep, 2014 23:43
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 02:27
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jcm
on 23 Sep, 2014 02:52
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Chris - nice overview article. Do you have the times of the burns mentioned?
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#3
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JohnWT
on 23 Sep, 2014 05:09
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Just seen the ISS with Dragon just behind passing over England.
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#4
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Targeteer
on 23 Sep, 2014 06:34
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the crew is awake and activating the gear to command Dragon
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#5
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Targeteer
on 23 Sep, 2014 07:36
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Dragon is 11 km out with all burns on time. according to one obviously disturbed astronaut, the only thing Dragon can say is "fly Navy"
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#6
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mrhuggy
on 23 Sep, 2014 08:20
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Dragon coming in to view "Thats No Moon"
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#7
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 08:57
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#8
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:01
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#9
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:04
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#10
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mrhuggy
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:04
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Dragon now see's the ISS, make good progress
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#11
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:08
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#12
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Targeteer
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:14
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holding at 350 meters
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#13
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:17
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#14
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Jakusb
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:18
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"The next sunrise is scheduled at..."
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#15
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:18
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Heading to 250 meters.
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#16
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:19
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Chris - nice overview article. Do you have the times of the burns mentioned?
Sorry, no.
Dragon's flashing light....
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#17
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ugordan
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:24
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Total mass of Dragon "just under 20 000 pounds".
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#18
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:25
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#19
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:30
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Polling is GO to proceed from 250m.
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#20
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:39
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Starting to make out her shape.
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#21
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:39
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Closing in on 100 meters, due to be complete in 10 mins.
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#22
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:40
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Inside 200 meters. ISS has authority to abort if they so wish.
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#23
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:44
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ISS big in Dragon's "window."
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#24
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:45
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Taking photos for L2 (thanks Gerst!)
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#25
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:45
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#26
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:46
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The duo are heading towards the coast of Africa.
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#27
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:46
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#28
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:49
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#29
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Dave G
on 23 Sep, 2014 09:58
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#30
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:01
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Product placement
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#31
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Dave G
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:07
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#32
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Silmfeanor
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:07
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Dragon peeking at the HDEV ISS experiment stream.
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#33
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:08
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HDEV
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#34
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:08
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Where the SSRMS will be grabbing.
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#35
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:09
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#36
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tesla
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:09
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30m
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#37
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:11
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Dragon has arrived at 30 meters.
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#38
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:11
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Proceeding inside 30 meters.
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#39
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:12
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All go for continued approach.
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#40
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:13
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#41
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:14
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#42
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Dave G
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:19
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#43
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:20
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#44
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:24
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Ready for Dragon approach to capture point.
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#45
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:24
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SpaceX initiating approach.
Check out the one SpaceXer with the chair watching from outside!
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#46
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:25
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Dragon approaching from 30 meters to 10 meters.
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#47
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:25
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#48
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:26
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#49
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:31
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#50
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:33
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#51
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:34
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#52
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:34
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#53
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:35
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SpaceX webcasting on their site, but sadly it's only a copy of NASA TV's coverage.
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#54
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:35
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#55
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:36
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#56
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:37
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#57
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:39
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#58
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:39
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15 meters. Flashing away!
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#59
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Targeteer
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:40
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the view of Dragon on HDEV is stunning
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#60
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:40
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#61
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:42
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#62
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:43
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#63
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:45
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Polling for Go for capture.
And given!
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#64
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:45
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#65
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:47
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The crew has received the GO for capture!
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#66
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:47
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#67
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:48
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Inside Cupola
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#68
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:50
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Arm heading out to grab a Dragon by the tail.
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#69
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:50
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#70
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:51
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Here it comes...
*Jaws music*
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#71
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:51
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Capture is going to be early.
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#72
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:51
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#73
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:51
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#74
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:52
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#75
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:53
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#76
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:53
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#77
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 10:59
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#78
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:01
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NASA TV will come back later for berthing coverage, in two hours time.
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#79
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:25
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#80
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:42
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#81
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:46
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#82
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:49
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#83
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:52
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#84
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:52
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#85
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:55
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#86
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:56
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#87
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 11:57
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#88
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:05
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Bit of a pause while they sort the cameras out
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#89
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:09
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#90
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Ben the Space Brit
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:10
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Bit of a pause while they sort the cameras out
Ku-band blackout/dead zone? Certainly one camera's colour balance is out; it looks like the green channel might be dead.
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#91
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:14
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Bit of a pause while they sort the cameras out
Ku-band blackout/dead zone? Certainly one camera's colour balance is out; it looks like the green channel might be dead.
Yeah, probably comms.
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#92
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:16
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#93
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:31
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#94
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:35
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Reid Wiseman @astro_reid View of our robotics workstation in the Destiny laboratory just after Dragon capture.
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#95
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:52
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#96
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:52
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#97
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 12:56
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Great work filling in the gap of NTV's main coverage there guys!
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#98
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:01
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#99
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:01
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#100
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:01
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Amazing how this has already become a familiar view.
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#101
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:02
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Into RTL (Ready to Latch).
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#102
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:02
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#103
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:02
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#104
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:04
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#105
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:05
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Over 930,000 lbs of Space Station when Dragon is berthed.
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#106
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Joffan
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:05
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Hello Japan (Kibo)
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#107
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:06
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Reid Wiseman @astro_reid
Dragon and ISS racing into darkness just before @astro_alex grappled.
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#108
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John44
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:10
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#109
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Artyom.
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:11
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#110
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:13
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Go for first stage capture!
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#111
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:14
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Thrusters to inhibit.
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#112
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:16
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SSRMS to limp. So that's first stage capture complete.
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#113
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:18
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Second stage capture in work.
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#114
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:22
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Second stage capture complete. 21 mins past the hour!
The ISS has a firm grip on a Dragon!
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#115
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John44
on 23 Sep, 2014 13:59
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#116
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robertross
on 23 Sep, 2014 14:07
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Second stage capture complete. 21 mins past the hour!
The ISS has a firm grip on a Dragon!
Way to go Dragon.
Thanks Chris & Artyom for the coverage!
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#117
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2014 14:15
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CASIS Release:
CASIS-Sponsored Research Payloads Berthed to the International Space Station
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) is proud to announce its research payloads berthed with the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, September 23. Space Exploration Technologies Corporation's (SpaceX) Dragon capsule successfully berthed with the ISS, marking the completion of its launch to resupply the ISS with cargo and research. CASIS is tasked with managing and promoting research onboard the ISS U.S. National Laboratory.
Research onboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule included a range of experiments sponsored by CASIS. This is the third mission that has been responsible for launching CASIS-sponsored investigations to the ISS. Below is an overview of the major payloads now onboard the ISS sponsored by CASIS:
BONE DENSITOMETER
Techshot, Inc.
As part of a matching Grant Agreement with CASIS/NASA and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, a bone densitometer (which measures bone density—the same technique used on Earth to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis patients) is being deployed for on-orbit animal research.
This tool will complement the new rodent habitat, also new to the ISS. The rodent habitat will be capable of transporting animals for long-duration experiments, which will allow the study of space effects on body systems, including bone loss studies that will use the densitometer. Such research may yield important insights into mechanisms of and treatments for bone loss.
COBRA PUMA GOLF - MATERIALS TESTING IN MICROGRAVITY (CSI-06)
Mike Yagley, COBRA PUMA Golf
The COBRA PUMA Golf project will examine a variety of coatings and metals used in golf products, and the differences in bonding, strength, and weight of the resulting materials will be analyzed in a microgravity environment.
Better understanding the underlying processes involved in these various materials will help to optimize the development of stronger and lighter alloys on the ground.
DRUG METABOLISM
Dr. Timothy Hammond, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
This project will use a yeast-based experimental system to study cancer drug mechanisms and side effects at the cellular level. The space station environment alters the metabolism of yeast differently than ground-based investigations under the influence of gravity. Distinct results from spaceflight investigations supplement terrestrial research and provide novel information about critical cellular functions.
Almost 40% of human genes are also found in yeast, including genetic instructions ordering cells to grow and divide. ISS findings may lead to diversified uses for existing treatments ("drug repurposing") as well as the development of new anti-cancer drugs.
OPTIMIZATION OF PROTEIN CRYSTAL GROWTH FOR DETERMINATION OF ENZYME MECHANISMS THROUGH ADVANCED DIFFRACTION TECHNIQUES
Dr. Constance Schall, University of Toledo
This investigation focuses on growing crystals of three proteins that are involved in Salmonella infection, peptic ulcer disease, and multi-drug resistance, as well as proteins that can serve as indicators of heart attack and liver disease.
Potential benefits from this investigation may include a better understanding of the function of these proteins as well as improved drug design based on the structure of proteins involved in disease.
RODENT RESEARCH-1
Dr. Samuel Cadena, Novartis
This project is a multi-user payload sponsored in collaboration with NASA and CASIS. The CASIS-sponsored portion of the payload will explore the molecular basis of muscle atrophy caused by extended microgravity exposure from spaceflight by examining a transgenic mouse model.
The Novartis goal will be to learn more about muscle wasting to help patients that are at risk for muscle atrophy. Novartis will assess changes in mouse muscles including muscle mass, muscle fiber size and type (fast vs. slow), and protein/gene expression in in-flight, wild-type and transgenic mice compared with ground-based controls. The broader goal is to make use of the International Space Station as a laboratory for the discovery of novel molecular targets to develop treatments for patients afflicted by muscle loss in aging and chronic disease.
"Congratulations to SpaceX for their successful launch and berthing to the International Space Station, delivering a diverse set of CASIS-sponsored payloads," said CASIS President and Executive Director Gregory H. Johnson. "From life and materials sciences, academic to commercial and advanced hardware capable of enabling groundbreaking discoveries, CASIS is continuing to broker inquiries capable of improving life on Earth."
To learn more about research onboard SpaceX-4, please visit:
ARK2 microsite:
http://ark2.iss-casis.org/ARK2 video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqAc_pXryo4&feature=youtu.be3-D Printer Video Featuring Made In Space and NASA:
About CASIS: The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) was selected by NASA in July 2011 to maximize use of the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory through 2020. CASIS is dedicated to supporting and accelerating innovations and new discoveries that will enhance the health and wellbeing of people and our planet. For more information, visit
www.iss-casis.org.
About the ISS National Laboratory: In 2005, Congress designated the U.S. portion of the International Space Station as the nation's newest national laboratory to maximize its use for improving life on Earth, promoting collaboration among diverse users, and advancing STEM education. This unique laboratory environment is available for use by other U.S. government agencies and by academic and private institutions, providing access to the permanent microgravity setting, vantage point in low Earth orbit, and varied environments of space.
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#118
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Lars-J
on 23 Sep, 2014 17:51
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The crew is opening the hatch now, according to the ISS stream.
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#119
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Targeteer
on 23 Sep, 2014 17:52
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the crew has been cleared for ingress
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#120
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Artyom.
on 24 Sep, 2014 07:03
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#121
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Ben the Space Brit
on 24 Sep, 2014 12:13
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Any pictures of the crew in the Dragon yet?
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#122
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Targeteer
on 24 Sep, 2014 15:32
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During an cargo transfer tag up, Reid reported the crew found and opened the container of fresh food, that it smelled great, and that they would dig into it soon
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#123
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Prober
on 24 Sep, 2014 16:35
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Any pictures of the crew in the Dragon yet?
must admit my patience is running thin atm.
Was very interested in watching the unload "live" on NASA tv. with all due respect to the Russian Program I'm stick and tired of endless video reruns on NASA TV
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#124
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Zed_Noir
on 24 Sep, 2014 18:11
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Well Gerst & Reid have pop the hatch off the Dragon and started to removing stuff during the 11:30 AM space station live segment today. We should get the video posted by John44 shorty.
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#125
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darkenfast
on 24 Sep, 2014 19:44
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Amazing how this has already become a familiar view.
It will look even better when it's the manned version!
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#126
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CameronD
on 25 Sep, 2014 07:49
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Here's the docking video - courtesy of nasa.gov:
EDIT: There's also a neat graphic in the video showing which vehicles are where at the ISS.
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#127
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Shanuson
on 25 Sep, 2014 11:48
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Just watched a rebroadcast of an ISS Live Segment on nasa.tv from yesterday I think.
Made a few snapshots of the dragon hatch opening so we have some visual confirmation
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#128
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Joffan
on 26 Sep, 2014 02:36
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#129
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Joffan
on 26 Sep, 2014 02:45
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#130
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Targeteer
on 26 Sep, 2014 18:37
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Odd exchange between the crew and the ground. Reid asked for an update on being able to remove a crew care package from Dragon. CAPCOM started to answer and then the Flight Director chimed in and said that after checking with SpaceX, the package could be removed but the straps holding it in place would immediately have to be reconnected. Hard to believe one bag could effect center of gravity that much and that plans weren't already in place to have that high interest bag out and ready for the newly arrived crew...
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#131
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cscott
on 26 Sep, 2014 18:43
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Odd exchange between the crew and the ground. Reid asked for an update on being able to remove a crew care package from Dragon. CAPCOM started to answer and then the Flight Director chimed in and said that after checking with SpaceX, the package could be removed but the straps holding it in place would immediately have to be reconnected. Hard to believe one bag could effect center of gravity that much and that plans weren't already in place to have that high interest bag out and ready for the newly arrived crew...
Presumably it's not the crew care bag so much as whatever's behind it which is of concern.
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#132
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Lars-J
on 26 Sep, 2014 20:31
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#133
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Targeteer
on 28 Sep, 2014 18:20
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looks like the RMS is reaching into the trunk...
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#134
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Targeteer
on 28 Sep, 2014 18:33
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external ISS view shows it's actually grabbing DEXTRE
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#135
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symbios
on 28 Sep, 2014 18:40
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What web page are you seeing this?
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#136
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kevinof
on 28 Sep, 2014 18:45
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#137
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chamann
on 29 Sep, 2014 15:48
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Howard Eisen @hjeisen 1h
#RapidScat Nadir Adapter removed from Dragon trunk! #EarthRightNow
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#138
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chamann
on 29 Sep, 2014 16:20
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Howard Eisen @hjeisen 3m
Contact! #RapidScat Nadir Adapter in contact with Columbus SDX site. #EarthRightNow
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#139
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chamann
on 29 Sep, 2014 16:26
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Image of Rapidscat nadir in contact with station.
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#140
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chamann
on 29 Sep, 2014 16:31
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Howard Eisen @hjeisen 1m
Attached!! #RapidScat #EarthRightNow
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#141
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chamann
on 29 Sep, 2014 21:37
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natilight_
4 hours ago · NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Our RapidScat ops team has been hard at work since the wee hours as the installation of the firsts half of the instrument gets installed on the Columbus module of the International Space Station. Tonight the second half will be mated, so exciting!
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#142
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Targeteer
on 30 Sep, 2014 08:44
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DEXTRE was looking into the trunk before loss of signal...
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#143
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Targeteer
on 30 Sep, 2014 09:27
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DEXTRE is moving towards the end of Columbus with Rapidscat.
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#144
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Targeteer
on 30 Sep, 2014 10:17
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DEXTRE has let go, looks like it's installed
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#145
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Targeteer
on 30 Sep, 2014 10:28
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Just had a brilliant overhead pass of ISS as it sped right under Orion's belt
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#146
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Prober
on 30 Sep, 2014 13:51
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Image of Rapidscat nadir in contact with station.
couple of in work screen grabs for space pete
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#147
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Space Pete
on 01 Oct, 2014 02:50
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Image of Rapidscat nadir in contact with station.
couple of in work screen grabs for space pete
Heh, thanks!
I do like that FRAM 90-degree adapter - could be useful for other payloads methinks.
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#148
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Targeteer
on 08 Oct, 2014 22:19
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http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=84513&src=eoa-iotdBarely two weeks after its launch and two days after its installation, the International Space Station-Rapid Scatterometer (ISS-RapidScat) captured this view of the wind field around a tropical storm. Built from spare hardware from the QuikScat satellite mission, the new instrument will contribute to global monitoring of ocean winds. The data can be used to improve weather and marine forecasting and climate modeling.
A scatterometer uses radar reflections to calculate ocean surface wind speeds and directions. The instrument sends pulses of high frequency radio waves toward the water surface and observes the reflections as they bounce from different angles. Waters roughened by winds and waves give off more intense signals than calm, flat waters.
ISS-RapidScat was launched into space on September 21 on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, and it was unpacked and assembled with the space station’s robotic arm on September 29–30. It was powered up on October 1 to start several weeks of calibration and checkout activities. Right away, nature provided an immediate opportunity in the form of tropical storm (now hurricane) Simon, which has been churning the seas off the west coast of Mexico.
The map above shows preliminary, un-calibrated measurements of wind speed and direction at 7:10 p.m. local time on October 3, 2014 (0210 Universal Time on October 4). Arrows show the direction of winds at the ocean surface, while colors show the estimated speed. (One meter per second equals approximately 2.24 miles per hour.) Light gray areas are ocean, while dark gray is land.
“Most satellite missions require weeks or even months to produce data of the quality that we seem to be getting from the first few days of RapidScat,” said project scientist Ernesto Rodriguez of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. “We have been very lucky that within the first days of operations we have already been able to observe a developing tropical cyclone.”
The image below shows Hurricane Simon as it appeared in the late morning on October 5, 2014. The natural-color image was acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Terra satellite.
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#149
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Joffan
on 20 Oct, 2014 23:17
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quoted across from the launch thread...
October 20, 2014
NASA TV Coverage Set for U.S. Cargo Ship’s Departure from International Space Station
After delivering almost 5,000 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station during a month-long stay, the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to leave the orbital laboratory on Saturday, Oct. 25.
The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to detach from the Earth-facing side of the station's Harmony module and unberth through commands sent by robotic ground controllers in mission control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston operating the Canadarm 2 robotic arm. Mission control will maneuver Dragon into place then turn it over to Expedition 41 robotic arm operators Reid Wiseman and Barry Wilmore of NASA for release, which is scheduled for 9:56 a.m. EDT.
NASA Television will provide live coverage of Dragon's departure beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Space station and SpaceX officials delayed Dragon’s departure four days from the originally scheduled date of Oct. 21 because of high sea states in the splashdown and recovery zone west of Baja California.
Dragon is the only space station resupply spacecraft able to return to Earth intact. It will return about 3,276 pounds of cargo, including science samples from human research, biology and biotechnology studies, physical science investigations and education activities sponsored by NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, the nonprofit organization responsible for managing research aboard the U.S. national laboratory portion of the space station.
Dragon will execute three thruster firings to move away from the station to a safe distance for its deorbit burn at 2:43 p.m. The capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean around 3:39 p.m. Neither the deorbit burn nor the splashdown will broadcast on NASA TV.
Dragon launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Sept. 21 on the company’s fourth commercial resupply mission to the station. It arrived at the station Sept. 23.
For NASA TV schedule and video streaming information, visit:
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#150
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Targeteer
on 24 Oct, 2014 07:09
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Wx forecast for Dragon recovery. 7-9 foots seas, 11 feet highest. Near the limits. Recovery boat has left dock
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#151
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Chris Bergin
on 24 Oct, 2014 15:25
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New thread a little later today.
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#152
by
Targeteer
on 24 Oct, 2014 15:32
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The crew is currently closing the hatch. On a humorous note they asked if they were supposed to turn the lights out first, which they did not. CAPCOM reported that can be done from ground. Interesting because normally the light fixtures (GLAs) are removed from the visiting vehicles for use aboard the US segment...
