The space cargo capsule of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (popularly
known as SpaceX) is likely to dock with the International Space Station (ISS)
on Friday (May 25).
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| Historical Docking (Watch LIVE): SpaceX Dragon Getting Closer to ISS |
Earlier, NASA reported that the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo capsule
eventually closed in on its destination, the International Space Station, for a
series of tests Thursday to clear it for its final docking with ISS on Friday.
The team managing the task at International Space Station (ISS) finished a careful
review of the progress of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and at 9:38 p.m. EDT and
collectively authorized the ISS and Dragon flight control teams to advance
toward docking and berthing about 11:20 a.m. Friday.
On the other hand, the team on ground controlling the mission for the SpaceX
has given the green signal and reported all spacecraft systems are ready for
the final and most important task.
Dragon has almost completed its fly-around of the station, crossing behind
the station and beginning its final approach. NASA TV coverage will begin at 2
a.m.
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