Author: Loren Grush
This afternoon, Russia is launching an otherwise routine cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station — except this vehicle’s trip is meant to be the speediest trip to the ISS ever. Following its launch, the spacecraft, known as Progress, is supposed to rendezvous with the ISS within just a little under four hours. That’s a speedy jaunt compared to other cargo and crew spacecraft, which can take between six hours and two days to reach the ISS after launch.
However, it’s possible the quick journey may not happen. The Progress has to launch at a very specific time to get to the ISS in under four hours. Otherwise, it will have to take a much longer route to its final destination.
Four hours is a speedy jaunt compared to other...
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This afternoon, Russia is launching an otherwise routine cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station — except this vehicle’s trip is meant to be the speediest trip to the ISS ever. Following its launch, the spacecraft, known as Progress, is supposed to rendezvous with the ISS within just a little under four hours. That’s a speedy jaunt compared to other cargo and crew spacecraft, which can take between six hours and two days to reach the ISS after launch.
However, it’s possible the quick journey may not happen. The Progress has to launch at a very specific time to get to the ISS in under four hours. Otherwise, it will have to take a much longer route to its final destination.
Four hours is a speedy jaunt compared to other...
Continue reading…
Continue reading...