Indian astronaut group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has reached the space station. The four Astronauts were welcomed by astronauts at the station. After this, the four guests were given a welcome drink. With this, India’s dream of reaching the space station was fulfilled. The first Indian space station has reached. Now these stations will remain the next 14 days.
The SpaceX Dragon Capsule under Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 (AX-4) mission was docked 20 minutes before the scheduled time from the International Space Station (ISS). This was followed by an investigation of 1-2 hours, which would confirm the stability of wind leakage and pressure. After this the crew will enter ISS.
This vehicle is revolving around the earth at a height of 418 km at a speed of 28,000 km/h. It has completed about 26 hours of journey since the launch and is now in the final stages. For this, the vehicle has done many orbital maaneuvers to alloy with the ISS orbit.
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Docking process of dragon capsules
Docking with ISS of Dragon Capsule is an automatic process, but Shubhanshu and Commander Pegi Whitson will monitor it. This process is designed for accuracy and safety. This can be understood in four main stages …
Rendezvous: The dragon capsule adjusts its speed and direction with 90 second engine firing after launch. At 2:33 pm IST, the vehicle started 400 meters below and 7 km back and is now 200 meters away. SpaceX and NASA’s ground controllers examine the system of the vehicle.
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Close approach will reach: At a distance of 200 meters, the dragon starts direct communication with ISS. This phase can remain on a safe path for 6 hours so that there is no risk.
Look here Live Docking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82hmpxbkdkm
Final Step (Final Approach): At a distance of 20 meters, the Dragon makes alignment from the docking port of the hormony module of ISS using laser sensors, cameras and GPS. It moves at a speed of a few centimeters per second, which is extremely slow and controlled motion. Shubhanshu will monitor the speed of the vehicle, class and system (eg avionics and propulsion) during this period.
Soft and Hard Capture
Soft capture: Magnetic grippers draw the vehicle towards the docking port.
Hard Capture: Mechanical launch and hooks secure the vehicle. An anti-pressure seal is made.
This will be followed by 1-2 hours of investigation, which will confirm the stability of air leakage and pressure. After this the crew will enter ISS.