SpaceX Tuesday...
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They've halted the process for the moment as the inflation seems to be not quite going as predicted. There are frangible joints in the module which snap when the expansion gets to a certain point. From what they are saying, my guess is that one of those joints has snapped (as planned) but the corresponding one on the other side hasn't - so now the inflation is "off centre" slightly.
They are also reporting that the pressure in the module is a bit on the high side. They wouldn't want to keep pumping it up to have it go bang.
They are also reporting that the pressure in the module is a bit on the high side. They wouldn't want to keep pumping it up to have it go bang.
Eric Mc said:
My hunch is that, despite initial reassurances, those restraint straps have not been properly or completely severed.
That's my thought too. Hope they can figure out a way to fix themEither that or their pressure meter is reading incorrectly - why they don't have a simple mechanical pressure gauge on the hatch is beyond me
Edited by MartG on Thursday 26th May 13:42
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