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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #80 on: 07/02/2018 01:54 pm »
RTL. First and Second Stage Capture!
That's the CRS-15 Dragon secured to the ISS. Hatch opening "Tuesday", but they usually open the same day so they can get stuck into that ice cream. ;)

ARTICLE:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/07/spacex-dragon-iss-arrival-science-crew-supply-payloads/ - by Chris Gebhardt.

Thanks AGAIN (;D) to centaurinasa for the coverage!
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #81 on: 07/02/2018 01:55 pm »
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #82 on: 07/02/2018 01:58 pm »
End of NASA TV coverage and thanks to our today's PAO, Dan Huot !  8)
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #83 on: 07/02/2018 02:05 pm »
SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon berthing

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #84 on: 07/02/2018 02:05 pm »
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #85 on: 07/02/2018 02:41 pm »
Next Dragon's activities for the crew:
- Remove CBCS "Centerline Berthing Camera System"
- Pressurization of the vestibule and leak checks (during about 60 mn)
- Opening Node-2 Hatch
- Removing MLI ("multi-layer insulation") from the hatchway.
- Removal of the 4 CPA "Control Panel Assemblies" (used to drive the CBM Bolts).
- Connection of Dragon spacecreft to ISS Data and Power Systems.
- Installlation of hatchway covers
- Pressure equalization valve open in preparation for Dragon's hatch opening.
- Opening of Dragon Hatch followed by air Sampling and then  inspection the interior of the spacecraft for any damage or FOD ("Foreign Object Debris").


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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #87 on: 07/03/2018 07:11 am »
Twp pics of the Dragon approach were posted by Armold on Twitter, one with Dragon flying over Italy, and the other over the Nile delta.

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #88 on: 07/03/2018 07:13 am »
Royce Renfrew posted some pics on Twitter of Mission Control during Dragon SpX-15 approach & capture

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #89 on: 07/03/2018 01:11 pm »
From Oleg Artemyev https://twitter.com/OlegMKS/status/1014090672897486848


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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #90 on: 07/03/2018 08:02 pm »

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #91 on: 07/04/2018 06:05 am »
Artemyev posted two pics plus video of hatch opening.


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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #92 on: 07/04/2018 10:22 am »
Someday the Russians will post pictures and video of a Progress opening :)

The ISS stream shows the SSRMS and Dextre are reaching into the trunk grabbing something but the note on L2 doesn't say what's coming out first.
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #93 on: 07/04/2018 12:15 pm »
The ISS stream shows the SSRMS and Dextre are reaching into the trunk grabbing something but the note on L2 doesn't say what's coming out first.
But it says, it will start on Thursday.

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #94 on: 07/04/2018 02:38 pm »
The ISS stream shows the SSRMS and Dextre are reaching into the trunk grabbing something but the note on L2 doesn't say what's coming out first.
But it says, it will start on Thursday.


Sequence of SPDM grapple & SSRMS/SPDM moving in position in front of Dragon's trunk
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #95 on: 07/06/2018 05:39 am »
The ISS stream shows the SSRMS and Dextre are reaching into the trunk grabbing something but the note on L2 doesn't say what's coming out first.
But it says, it will start on Thursday.

ECOSTRESS was the first payload out and is being installed right now
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #96 on: 07/06/2018 06:38 am »
Installed
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #97 on: 07/06/2018 07:12 am »
Looks like the SSRMS is headed to Cygnus next
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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #98 on: 07/06/2018 07:53 am »
Looks like the SSRMS is headed to Cygnus next
What could be the task there?

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Re: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES
« Reply #99 on: 07/06/2018 08:26 am »
ECOSTRESS intallation animation.
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