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Sunlight is a factor for dragon eyes.

At 110 meters, will make a decision if vision is good or not, if not, a hold will occur.
« Last Edit: 04/24/2021 08:37 am by RocketLover0119 »
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Once past Waypoint 1 and into the KOS (Keep Out Sphere) they will assess the angle of the Sun as it may impact on the Dragoneye system. May call for an approach hold.

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Beautiful views
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If lighting is a no go, dragon will retreat to waypoint 1.
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Stunning view! Can see dragon Resilience on top there.

Inside the KOS
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ISS is GO for docking, soft capture ring is extended

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Past 110m check point, no need to hold for sunlight

Now inside 80m. GO / NO GO poll at 20m
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Beat the sun! No hold required.

Past the 110m checkpoint.

Soft capture ring fully extended.
« Last Edit: 04/24/2021 08:54 am by RocketLover0119 »
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« Last Edit: 04/24/2021 08:57 am by FutureSpaceTourist »

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Visors are down.

May hold at waypoint 2 for final GO from the ground to dock.


Edit: In hold at waypoint 2 now.
« Last Edit: 04/24/2021 08:58 am by RocketLover0119 »
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Holding at waypoint 2
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GO for final approach!
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Ground is GO for final approach! Flying over Indian Ocean

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Final approach has begun.
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5m
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SOFT CAPTURE! Dragon Endeavour has once again arrived at the ISS!  ;D
« Last Edit: 04/24/2021 09:10 am by RocketLover0119 »
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Soft capture at 09:08 UTC, 264 statute miles over South Indian Ocean

Ring retraction in progress
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Hard capture in progress

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Docking Confirmed! Crew Dragon Endeavour has docked with the ISS for the second time, parked next to Crew Dragon Resilence. Four new humans safely delivered to the orbital outpost.

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