Dragon unable to deploy its wings, Elon Musk saves the situation as always
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[quote]The problem was noted after Dragon separation, with the anomaly reported at the point Solar Array deployment was expected. This procedure was delayed due to a problem cited as with the Dragon’s thrusters, which failed to initiate as planned – claimed to be related to a propellant valve.[/quote]
Dragon is still scheduled for docking with ISS.
Source:
[URL]http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/03/spacex-milestone-falcon9-launch-dragon-crs2/[/URL]
Phew, it would have been seriously bad if they couldn't get the arrays deployed. Hopefully they get more of the thrusters online, but as I understand it, they ought to be able to complete the required burns with other thrusters. There are a fair number of redundancies built into the thruster arrangement, so losing a couple of them shouldn't be a big deal.
[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;39762682]Phew, it would have been seriously bad if they couldn't get the arrays deployed. Hopefully they get more of the thrusters online, but as I understand it, they ought to be able to complete the required burns with other thrusters. There are a fair number of redundancies built into the thruster arrangement, so losing a couple of them shouldn't be a big deal.[/QUOTE]Actually it has batteries enough for both rendezvous and berthing with ISS
[QUOTE=dije;39762757]Actually it has batteries enough for both rendezvous and berthing with ISS[/QUOTE]
Provided that happens within 18 hours, which I believe is the limit on battery capacity. If the thrusters were down AND they couldn't open the arrays, it would end up losing power without ever making rendezvous.
I just read elsewhere that NASA rules require at least 3 of the 4 pods be functional to approach the ISS. They missed their window for rendezvous burns for today, so they've got some time to work on it before the next attempt.
I read the title as though we were in medieval times
[QUOTE=OvB;39763538]So they're all on now except #2?[/QUOTE]
#2 was working in the beginning, they're all working now
[QUOTE=Derposaurus;39763360]I read the title as though we were in medieval times[/QUOTE]
[I]"Attemting to bring life to the first and fourth wings... #masterconjurer"[/I] posted on "Kingdom Birdcalls"
[quote]@elonmusk
Thruster pods one through four are now operating nominally. Preparing to raise orbit. All systems green.[/quote]
How your creation functions when everything works right is one sign of good design and a very important aspect, but a perhaps even more important one is how your creation functions and recovers when things go wrong.
"Orbit raising burn successful. Dragon back on track."
[url]https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/307615430154022912[/url]
[B]You little ripper![/B] :dance:
Did this have anything to do with the software bug they were having in the simulator earlier?
Having no prior knowledge of this subject, and assuming the twitter avatar is recent, I have deduced that the kid genius who nobody would listen to at first has saved the day by fixing the thingymajigger and the space docking will proceed as planned
Did you know that becoming a movie script writer makes you more attractive? It's hard to see how, seeing as how to become one, you already have to be perfect in every aspect.
[QUOTE=Derposaurus;39763360]I read the title as though we were in medieval times[/QUOTE]
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DRAGONS FUCK YE-
oh nvm damnit
Dragon is scheduled for ISS rendezvous tomorrow instead,
[quote="Nasa's Twitter"]Next opportunity for @SpaceX #Dragon to rendezvous with #ISS is Sunday. [/quote]
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