ISS Astronauts Learn Station Berthing Techniques For Cargo
Transport
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) recently conducted its
first Dragon spacecraft operations training for a group of NASA
astronauts and personnel. The October training focused on how
the crew will interface with the Dragon spacecraft while it is
approaching and berthed to the International Space Station
(ISS).
Goal Is To Shorten Response Time To Mission Requirements
Think of it as being something like a spacecraft USB port.
Northrop Grumman Corporation will help the Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL) design a spacecraft "bus" with plug-and-play
capability to reduce cost and schedule in developing future space
systems.
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