Russian Robotic Capsule Overshoots ISS
A Russian robotic capsule missed its connection with the ISS by 20 miles last week, making it the second time the problem has occurred. The 24 ft. long space freighter, carrying equipment, propellant and containers of air, oxygen and water failed to hit its automated docking system radar link. Although the cargo was not considered critical, the crew did manage to bring Progress 37 in by manual docking.
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Posted by Sheila Franklin at July 5, 2010 9:10 PM
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