Showing posts with label docking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label docking. Show all posts

Sunday, 29 July 2012

Japanese HTV-3 space freighter berthed to ISS


The HTV-3, also known as Kounotori3, space freighter successfully docked with the International Space Station on July 27.
Digital Journal reported on July 21 that the Japanese HTV-3 space freighter had successfully lifted off for the International Space Station.
The unmanned craft was set to deliver a 4.6-ton cargo of clothing, fresh food and equipment to the ISS... read more and watch interview with astronaut on the difficulties of docking, and unloading the supplies.

Monday, 18 June 2012

Shenzhou-9 successfully docks with Tiangong-1 (video)


In China's first manned space flight, the 3 astronauts on Shenzhou-9 have successfully docked with the Tiangong-1 module and are settling into their new home-from-home.
Digital Journal reported on June 16 on the successful launch of the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft, on its way to docking with the Tiangong-1 module.
On Monday, the space craft had a successful rendezvous and docking with the Tiangong-1 module. The docking was computer controlled. However, there was a manual override in place for the astronauts to use in case of problems.... read more and view video.

Friday, 25 May 2012

Live feed of Dragon docking at International Space Station

RT is offering a live feed as the SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at the International Space Station - the first privately-owned vehicle to deliver a load to the ISS.
Digital Journal reported on May 22, 2012 that the Falcon 9 rocket had successfully lifted off and that the Dragon capsule was well on its way to the International Space Station.
This was after a failed attempt to launch on May 19, 2012.... read full article and watch live feed (or complete video once done).