Science and Exploration

ISS On-Orbit Status 22 October 2008

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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In preparation for STS-126/ULF-2 arrival and the MPLM (Multi-Purpose Logistics Module) Leonardo docking with the SSRMS (Space Station Remote Manipulator System), Chamitoff & Fincke installed the CBCS (Centerline Berthing Camera System) at the Node-2 Nadir hatch, powered it up and checked it out. Afterwards, the CBCS electronics cables were disconnected to avoid hatch “dragthroughs”.

Full story [earlier ISS reports]
In preparation for STS-126/ULF-2 arrival and the MPLM (Multi-Purpose Logistics Module) Leonardo docking with the SSRMS (Space Station Remote Manipulator System), Chamitoff & Fincke installed the CBCS (Centerline Berthing Camera System) at the Node-2 Nadir hatch, powered it up and checked it out. Afterwards, the CBCS electronics cables were disconnected to avoid hatch “dragthroughs”.

Full story [earlier ISS reports]

Keith Cowing

SpaceRef co-founder, Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA, Away Teams, Journalist, Space & Astrobiology, Lapsed climber.

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