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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/2019/04/27/spacex-crs-17-launch-now-scheduled-for-may-1/

SpaceX CRS-17 Launch Now Scheduled for May 1

Sarah Loff
Posted Apr 27, 2019 at 11:08 am

NASA's commercial cargo provider SpaceX is targeting 3:59 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 1, for the launch of its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station after successful completion of its static fire engine test. Packed with more than 5,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Photo credit: NASA

Follow along with the coverage of the SpaceX CRS-17 mission with prelaunch events on NASA Television and at www.nasa.gov/live.

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• Monday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. – What's On Board science briefing
• Tuesday, April 30 at 1 p.m. – Prelaunch news conference
• Wednesday, May 1 at 3:30 a.m. – NASA TV launch coverage
  

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https://ria.ru/20190429/1553142604.html

"Роскосмос" проследит за защитой МКС от космического мусора
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МОСКВА, 29 апр - РИА Новости. Система Роскосмоса о предупреждениях об опасных ситуациях в околоземном космическом пространстве проследит за безопасностью функционирования 74 отечественных космических аппаратов, говорится в документации, размещенной на сайте госзакупок.

Согласно приложению к документации на поддержание функционирования данной системы, в состав космических аппаратов российской орбитальной группировки, трасса полета которых будет сопровождаться средствами мониторинга контроля космического пространства, внесены 74 космических аппарата, включая Международную космическую станцию, спутники группировки ГЛОНАСС, спутники связи, метеорологии, дистанционного зондирования Земли. Помимо указанных аппаратов, дополнительно в состав защищаемых космических аппаратов включены корабли "Союз" и "Прогресс" на этапах их автономных полетов.

Ранее сообщалось, что Роскосмос планирует в 2019-2022 годах потратить 1,5 миллиарда рублей на поддержание функционирования автоматизированной системы предупреждения об опасных ситуациях в околоземном космическом пространстве (АСПОС ОКП).

Основная задача АСПОС ОКП - выявление опасных сближений действующих космических аппаратов с объектами космического мусора, обнаружение разрушений объектов на орбитах и сопровождение крупных потенциально опасных объектов, которые неконтролируемо сходят с орбиты.

В составе АСПОС ОКП работают оптико-электронные комплексы, включающие телескопы. Они предназначены для автоматического обнаружения космических аппаратов и объектов космического мусора, определения их координат, их идентификации для привязки к объектам, внесенным в базу данных, передачи полученной координатной и некоординатной информации в центр сбора и обработки данных.

В случае угрозы, АСПО ОКП выдает решение о проведении маневра космического аппарата для его увода от столкновения с другим спутником или космическим мусором.

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https://ria.ru/20190429/1553140809.html

Космонавты с борта МКС поздравили российских пожарных
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МОСКВА, 29 апр - РИА Новости. Космонавты Олег Кононенко и Алексей Овчинин с борта Международной космической станции поздравили российских пожарных с 370-летием образования пожарной охраны страны, сообщает корреспондент РИА Новости из национального центра управления в кризисных ситуациях МЧС России.

"На страже основного права - права на жизнь - доблестно стоит пожарная охрана России. Пожарное дело связано с большим риском, это большой труд, заслуживающий уважения и поддержки. Мы, космонавты Роскосмоса Олег Кононенко и Алексей Овчинин, присоединяемся к многочисленным поздравления в адрес пожарных России. Желаем всем огнеборцам удачи, здоровья, светлого неба над головой и, конечно же, сухих рукавов", - сказали космонавты в видеообращении, записанном на борту МКС.
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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/2019/04/29/spacex-targeting-wednesday-may-1-at-359-edt-for-crs-17-launch/
https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2019/04/29/spacex-targeting-wednesday-may-1-at-359-edt-for-crs-17-launch/

SpaceX Targeting Wednesday, May 1 at 3:59 EDT for CRS-17 Launch

James Cawley
Posted Apr 29, 2019 at 9:40 am


The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida during SpaceX's 16th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station on Dec. 5, 2018. SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, May 1, at 3:59 EDT for its CRS-17 mission launch. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

NASA's commercial cargo provider SpaceX is targeting 3:59 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 1, for the launch of its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station after successful completion of its static fire engine test. Packed with more than 5,500 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Follow along with the coverage of the SpaceX CRS-17 mission with prelaunch events on NASA Television and at www.nasa.gov/live.

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• Tuesday, April 30 at 1 p.m. — Prelaunch news conference
• Wednesday, May 1 at 3:30 a.m. — NASA TV launch coverage
  

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Highlights of Science Launching on SpaceX's Dragon Spacecraft

NASA

Опубликовано: 29 апр. 2019 г.

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft scheduled to launch May 1, 2019 takes supplies and a variety of scientific experiments to the International Space Station. Lifted into orbit by a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the craft represents the 17th SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services contract mission for NASA.

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Трансляция стыковки Дракона SpX-17 запланирована на 4 мая:

https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/schedule.html

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May 4, Saturday
5 a.m. - Coverage of the Rendezvous and Capture of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft at the International Space Station; capture scheduled at 6:45 a.m. ET (All Channels)
9 a.m. - Coverage of the Installation of the SpaceX CRS-17 Dragon Cargo Craft to the International Space Station (All Channels)

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/2019/04/26/iss-daily-summary-report-4262019/

ISS Daily Summary Report – 4/26/2019

SpX-17 Launch Status:

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SpX-17 is now scheduled to launch on Wednesday, May 1 with capture/berthing on Saturday, May 4.

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Rodent Research-12 (RR-12):

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The crew restocked all four Rodent Habitats by adding new food bars, and cleaning the interior lid and camera lenses. The access unit was also cleaned. Rodent Research-12, Tetanus Antibody Response by B cells in Space (TARBIS), examines the effects of spaceflight on the function of antibody production and immune memory. Spaceflight is known to have a dramatic influence on immune response, but there is little research on its effect following an actual challenge to the body's immune system. Using a mouse model makes this possible, as the mouse immune system closely parallels that of humans.

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Astrobee:

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The crew removed and deactivated the Astrobee Docking Station. Astrobee is a series of three free-flying, cube-shaped robots. The robots are designed to help scientists and engineers develop and test technologies for use in microgravity to assist astronauts with routine chores, and give ground controllers additional eyes and ears on the ISS. The autonomous robots, powered by fans and vision-based navigation, perform crew monitoring, sampling, logistics management, and accommodate up to three investigations.

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Fluid Shifts:

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Crewmembers continued Fluid Shifts ultrasound operations, Cerebral and Cochlear Fluid Pressure (CCFP), Distortion-product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE) and Ocular Structure (OCT) measurements. The purpose of this study is to characterize fluid distribution and compartmentalization associated with long-duration space flight, and to correlate these findings with vision changes and other elements of the SANS syndrome.

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Emergency Response On-Board Training (OBT):

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All crewmembers participated in today's simulator drill to practice emergency response with ground controllers using information provided by simulator displays. Over the course of several sessions, the crew practiced the following:

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• Procedure execution, and the associated decision making, based on cues provided by simulator.
• Communication and coordination with MCC-H and MCC-M as required for a given emergency scenario.
  

Following the drill, the crew completed a conference with ground teams to discuss results of the OBT.

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Commercial Orbital Transport Services (COTS) UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) Checkout:

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In preparation for the upcoming arrival of SpaceX-17 planned on May 4, the crew coordinated with ground teams to activate the CUCU system and perform a Crew Command Panel (CCP) checkout. CUCU provides a command and telemetry communications link between ISS and Dragon during free flight operations near ISS.

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Compound Specific Analyzer-Combustion (CSA-CP) Checkout:

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The crew completed this routine maintenance today by replacing batteries in the CSA-CP units and updating internal clock settings. The CSA-CPs are used by the crew to detect evidence of fire and/or hazardous environment.

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Public Affairs Office (PAO) Live Event:

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Saint-Jacques participated in a live PAO event with approximately 800 grade 7-9 students from Prince Edward Island featuring the Exploring Earth initiative which showcases photos of our planet taken by David from space. During the event, students discussed some of the things they have learned about our planet using David's pictures and about our impact on the environment and the importance of protecting our planet.

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Mobile Servicing System (MSS) Operations:

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Robotics Ground Controllers powered up the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) video system for Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) transfer operations day 4. They maneuvered the MSS from the Park position to MISSE Sample Carriers (MSC) transfer position. Then, they commanded the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) Arm2 to extract the MSC17 from MISSE Transfer Tray (MTT) slot T5 and to insert it in the Flight Facility (FF) W3 slot. The operations are progressing with the MSS maneuver in preparation for the MT translation from Worksite (WS)2 to WS7 and the stowing of MTT onto Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Airlock. The MSS will be parked and powered down.

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2019/04/29/crew-waits-for-dragon-mission-while-teams-troubleshoot-power-issue/

Crew Waits for Dragon Mission While Teams Troubleshoot Power Issue

Mark Garcia
Posted Apr 29, 2019 at 3:08 pm


The Aurora and the night sky above Earth's atmosphere are pictured from the space station. A portion of the station's solar arrays and a pair of nitrogen/oxygen recharge system tanks are pictured in the foreground.

A SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is poised to liftoff this week from Florida to the International Space Station. The Expedition 59 crew will welcome Dragon when it arrives three days later carrying nearly 5,500 pounds of cargo.

Dragon will be encapsulated atop the Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for a countdown to its Wednesday launch at 3:59 a.m. EDT. Astronaut David Saint-Jacques will be at the controls of the robotics workstation Saturday commanding the Canadarm2 to capture Dragon around 6:45 a.m. NASA TV will broadcast the launch and capture activities live.

He and fellow flight engineers Nick Hague, Anne McClain and Christina Koch are familiarizing themselves with the complex cargo unpacking procedures today. Dragon is also carrying external cargo, including the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3, that will be removed by robotics controllers and installed on the station.

In the meantime, the space residents have been filming a virtual reality experience aboard the orbital lab. Today, McClain set up the 360-degree camera in the U.S. Destiny lab module to film herself talking about her space experience as her crewmates work around her.

Koch is helping engineers learn how to produce high quality optical fibers on the space station. The weightless environment of space provides the opportunity to explore manufacturing techniques that are superior to those on Earth. Results could improve space technologies as well as provide more Earth-bound benefits.

On the Russian side of the station, Commander Oleg Kononenko focused on lab maintenance ensuring life support systems are in tip-top shape. Flight Engineer Alexey Ovchinin spent a couple of hours cleaning Orlan spacesuits before checking radiation sensors and replacing fire extinguishers.

Monday morning, teams identified an issue with the International Space Station's electrical power system and are working to identify the root cause and restore full power to the system. There are no immediate concerns for the crew or the station. An issue is being worked with a Main Bus Switching Unit (MBSU) that distributes electrical power to two of the eight power channels on the station. Flight controllers have been working to route power through the remaining six power channels. Electrical power generated by the station's solar arrays is fed to all station systems through these power channels. Discussions are underway to determine any impacts to SpaceX's CRS-17 cargo resupply mission targeted for launch May 1.