Author Topic: Soyuz MS-01 EOM Events (Undock, Entry, Landing) - October 29, 2016 (Read 37290 times)

ZachS09 · « **Reply #120 on:** 10/30/2016 02:19 am »

From what I hear, the communications are literally choppy. A "cutting utensil" is slicing the communications link into little pieces.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #121 on:** 10/30/2016 02:21 am »

Now 12 minutes until module sep and entry interface.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #122 on:** 10/30/2016 02:22 am »

Now I hear nothing other than Rob Navias's info.

That should indicate that we've lost contact with Soyuz MS-01 until the end of the ionization blackout.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #123 on:** 10/30/2016 02:24 am »

The Orbital Module was depressurized at the completion of the deorbit burn. That way, it won't accidentally depressurize the Descent Module at the time of separation.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #124 on:** 10/30/2016 02:27 am »

6 minutes from the module separation and entry interface.

That will mark the first time Ivanishin, Onishi, and Rubins have felt Earth's gravity since July 2016.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #125 on:** 10/30/2016 02:34 am »

Module separation on my mark.

3, 2, 1, mark. We have separation of the Service Module and Orbital Module.

The crew members have also closed their helmet visors and started the oxygen supply to their Launch & Entry Suits.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #126 on:** 10/30/2016 02:35 am »

Altitude 100 kilometers.

We have initiation of entry interface.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #127 on:** 10/30/2016 02:36 am »

ZachS09 · « **Reply #128 on:** 10/30/2016 02:38 am »

Even though communications have been lost for a while, Soyuz has entered the ionization blackout.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #129 on:** 10/30/2016 02:40 am »

The Soyuz's heat shield building up to 2500 degrees Fahrenheit at this time.

Under 20 minutes to touchdown.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #130 on:** 10/30/2016 02:41 am »

Peak heating.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #131 on:** 10/30/2016 02:41 am »

Maximum G level during entry interface is 4.5 Gs. That's about half of what John Glenn experienced at the end of Friendship 7; he experienced 8 Gs during reentry.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #132 on:** 10/30/2016 02:43 am »

Two and a half minutes until the parachute deployment sequence. This should slow Soyuz down to 24 feet per second.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #133 on:** 10/30/2016 02:45 am »

Out of the plasma. Soyuz sends the beeping hello. 15 degrees above nominal curve. Could impact landing zone?

ZachS09 · « **Reply #134 on:** 10/30/2016 02:46 am »

As indicated by the radio beacon beeps, Soyuz MS-01 has regained communications with the Korolev Control Center.

The drogue chute has deployed.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #135 on:** 10/30/2016 02:47 am »

The main chute should have been reefed and fully inflated by now.

Also, we should expect live video from Jezkazgan.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #136 on:** 10/30/2016 02:48 am »

The Antonov aircraft is picking up signals from the Soyuz at this time.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #137 on:** 10/30/2016 02:49 am »

Live video of the Soyuz spacecraft.

Rate of descent is 24 feet per second and BEAUTIFUL CHUTE!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #138 on:** 10/30/2016 02:50 am »

ZachS09 · « **Reply #139 on:** 10/30/2016 02:50 am »

9 minutes until touchdown.