SpaceX (SpX) Crew Dragon Demonstration 1: On Saturday, SpX Crew Dragon successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) atop a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket at 1:49 AM CT. On Sunday, the vehicle successfully performed an autonomous rendezvous and docking onto the Node 2 forward International Docking Adapter (IDA). Soft capture occurred at 4:51 AM CT and hard mate was accomplished at 5:02 AM CT. Once docked, the Crew performed pressure checks, opened hatches, then ingressed the vehicle and took samples of the atmosphere. This uncrewed flight test marks a significant step towards returning capability to launch astronauts on a U.S. built spacecraft from U.S. soil. Undocking and splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean is planned for March 8.
Completed Task List Activities:
- None
Ground Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- ISS configuration in support of SpX Crew Dragon Docking
Look Ahead:
Monday, 03/04 (GMT 063):
Payloads:
- ISS Experience
- PK-4
Systems:
- EMU OFV
Tuesday, 03/05 (GMT 064):
Payloads:
- PK-4
- CIR Manifold Bottle Swap
- LSR Waste Water Filter Exchange
Systems:
- Integrated Emergency Procedure Review
- WHC Pre-Treat Tank Replace
Today’s Planned Activities:
All activities are complete unless otherwise noted.
- Dragon Forward- Crew C2V2 Command Test
- Robotic Workstation (RWS) Setup
- Dragon Forward ISS Video Setup
- Cupola Window Shutter Close
- ISS RS and Soyuz-741 Prep for Expected Off-Nominal Situation during SpX Demo-1 Docking to ISS
- Dragon Forward Approach Monitoring
- Open the Lab Forward hatch after docking is complete.
- On MCC Go. Transition of ISS RS and Soyuz №741 to initial condition after SpX Demo-1 docking to ISS
- Perform leak check of PMA after Dragon docking
- Node 2 to Dragon Pressurization and Leak Check
- Node 2 to Dragon Final Pressurization and Vestibule prep for Ingress
- СОЖ Maintenance. FGB Water Supply System [СВО], Sanitary and Hygiene Equipment (СГО), Urine Collection and Pretreat Assembly (СПКУ) [АСУ] Counter, POTOK Air Purification System Data Call downs
- ИПК-1М preparation for the first ingress into SpX Demo-1
- Dragon-2 (SpX Demo-1) Air Sampling using АК-1М sampler prior to Air Duct Installation
- SM atmosphere analysis using Freon Leak Analyzer/Detector (ФИТ)
- Node 2 to Dragon Ingress
- First Video Inside of Dragon after the Hatches are Open
- Public Affairs Office Welcome Event for Crew Dragon
- Dragon Arrival Photos
- First Video Inside of Dragon after the Hatches are Open
- Public Affairs Office (PAO) Event in High Definition (HD) – Node 2
- Dragon Forward Docking Kit Stow
- Dragon Monitoring Tools Teardown
- Systems Operations Data File (SODF) Deploy
- Dragon MegaHEPA Seals Install