Starship's Seventh Flight Test
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station, involving phases like liftoff, orbit adjustments, and docking, ensuring safe delivery of astronauts and supplies.
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SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft is designed to transport cargo and crew to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission involves several critical phases, starting with the Falcon 9 rocket's liftoff, which propels Dragon into orbit. After separation from the rocket's second stage, Dragon activates its systems, including propulsion and life support. It then performs a series of phasing burns to adjust its orbit and catch up with the ISS. Once in proximity, Dragon establishes communication with the station and conducts final maneuvers for docking. The process culminates in the docking of Dragon with the ISS, followed by pressurization of the vestibule, opening of the hatch, and crew ingress. This sequence of operations ensures a safe and efficient delivery of astronauts and supplies to the ISS.
- SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft is used for missions to the International Space Station.
- The mission involves multiple phases, including liftoff, orbit activation, and docking.
- Dragon performs various burns to adjust its orbit and approach the ISS.
- The final steps include pressurization and crew ingress after docking.
- Falcon 9 rocket is responsible for launching Dragon into orbit.
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