Author Topic: SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon - RNDZ, ISS Ops, EOM - UPDATES (Read 57163 times)

Chris Bergin · « **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 (

) to centaurinasa for the coverage!

centaurinasa · « **Reply #81 on:** 07/02/2018 01:55 pm »

centaurinasa · « **Reply #82 on:** 07/02/2018 01:58 pm »

End of NASA TV coverage and thanks to our today's PAO, Dan Huot !

SciNews · « **Reply #83 on:** 07/02/2018 02:05 pm »

SpaceX CRS-15 Dragon berthing

centaurinasa · « **Reply #84 on:** 07/02/2018 02:05 pm »

centaurinasa · « **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").

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #86 on:** 07/02/2018 06:11 pm »

Lewis007 · « **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.

Lewis007 · « **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

SciNews · « **Reply #89 on:** 07/03/2018 01:11 pm »

From Oleg Artemyev https://twitter.com/OlegMKS/status/1014090672897486848

(mod. edit: please do not embed photos but attach them.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #90 on:** 07/03/2018 08:02 pm »

Lewis007 · « **Reply #91 on:** 07/04/2018 06:05 am »

Artemyev posted two pics plus video of hatch opening.

Targeteer · « **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.

Olaf · « **Reply #93 on:** 07/04/2018 12:15 pm »

Quote from: Targeteer on 07/04/2018 10:22 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.

centaurinasa · « **Reply #94 on:** 07/04/2018 02:38 pm »

Quote from: Olaf on 07/04/2018 12:15 pm

Quote from: Targeteer on 07/04/2018 10:22 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.

Sequence of SPDM grapple & SSRMS/SPDM moving in position in front of Dragon's trunk

Targeteer · « **Reply #95 on:** 07/06/2018 05:39 am »

Quote from: Olaf on 07/04/2018 12:15 pm

Quote from: Targeteer on 07/04/2018 10:22 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