Author Topic: LIVE : Crew Dragon (SpX-DM2) Rndz/Docking/FD2 - May 31, 2020 : UPDATES  (Read 79096 times)

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Hatch open at 17:02 UTC/13:02EDT.  Another chapter of ISS utilization is started.
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Duct instillation complete, go for fan activation
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Still waiting on a few more steps

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If anyone's wondering where the flag to be captured is, it's right there on the Node 2 hatch.

Edit: Adding an old NASA photo of the flag zoomed in with the text on it readable.
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Chris comms check on a wireless mic, PAO is getting it but not MCC

Edit:Mic issue fixed
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Dragon LiOH canisters sealed and installed

Edit: The Dinosaur wants to GO!
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Dragon arrival configuration complete!

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Bob and Doug entering ISS, welcome onboard!

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One big happy family!

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I saw him hit his head.  What a bummer.

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PAO event started

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Jim Bridenstein starting out: We are all so proud

Q: Are you getting any sleep?

Bob: Yes we did, about 7 hours. Good air flow so good evening
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Ted Cruz there as well

Q: How does dragon handle?

A: Doug: Handles like she should do.
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Q: How does Shuttle compare with Dragon?

A: Bob: Falcon 9 smoother on launch from shuttle, but second stage huffing and puffing like a dragon.
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A:Dragon pulled less G's than Shuttle.
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Bridenstine: NASA TV was #1, #1 on social media

We arent going to buy rockets and spacecraft like before, going to have multiple providers and move to business model (SLS?)
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Jim Moreheart offering words on the "Artemijs Generation"

Doug replying that they are a small part, whole team to thank

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End of PAO event, and with that I am going to sign off
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https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1267146619562201090

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Congratulations Bob & Doug on docking & hatch opening on @Space_Station!

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