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Suzy · 10-21-2009, 03:15 AM

Maksim Suraev is keeping a blog (in Russian), posted at the Roskosmos site.

**SiberianTiger** · 10-22-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

Maksim Suraev is keeping a blog (in Russian), posted at the Roskosmos site.

I just hope thst someone else will write more meaningful notes about his flight. But it's still good for a kick off at official Roscosmos site (would be totally nice if they had also stopped chacing down "unauthrorized" bloggers who know too much, forcing them to delete contents and discouraging space people to keep blogs of their own).

Suzy · 10-22-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiberianTiger

I just hope thst someone else will write more meaningful notes about his flight. But it's still good for a kick off at official Roscosmos site (would be totally nice if they had also stopped chacing down "unauthrorized" bloggers who know too much, forcing them to delete contents and discouraging space people to keep blogs of their own).

There was someone from TsUP who had a Blogger (?) blog a few months ago (I can't remember the link), but he vanished after a few entries

**tblaxland** · 10-22-2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiberianTiger

I just hope thst someone else will write more meaningful notes about his flight.

I was kind of thinking the same thing but I thought maybe it was just Google translator not doing a great job.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiberianTiger

But it's still good for a kick off at official Roscosmos site (would be totally nice if they had also stopped chacing down "unauthrorized" bloggers who know too much, forcing them to delete contents and discouraging space people to keep blogs of their own).

A strange policy, what do they have to fear?

**SiberianTiger** · 10-22-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tblaxland

A strange policy, what do they have to fear?

Technology leaks, of course. "They" always do. And them aren't the only ones who do, surely: http://www.time.com/time/nation/arti...931321,00.html

**tblaxland** · 10-22-2009, 09:49 AM

I don't see NASA shutting down any space blogs for fear of technology leaks. As I understand it the concerns with Nozette relate to the military side of his career (LLNL/NRL/DARPA) not anything to do with NASA. Isn't Roscosmos a civilian agency like NASA?

**SiberianTiger** · 10-22-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tblaxland

Isn't Roscosmos a civilian agency like NASA?

A civilian agency headed by a Gen. Col. in active service.

They are also in charge of placing orders for all military space hardware production and launching (thus similar to what USAF do) and the related ground infrastructure production, building and upkeep (not sure which agency in the USA does that).

However, it's not Roscosmos who carry out security control. There is a number of state-owned enterprises called 'secure'. Any job applicant there should sign a non-disclosure liability contract which usually prohibits publishing of any details concerning one's job in any form unless specially authorized. A position of a Cosmonaut is simply one of these.

**tblaxland** · 10-22-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiberianTiger

A civilian agency headed by a Gen. Col. in active service.

They are also in charge of placing orders for all military space hardware production and launching (thus similar to what USAF do) and the related ground infrastructure production, building and upkeep (not sure which agency in the USA does that).

Launching (including launch vehicle integration) and ground services are provided mostly by ULA.

**tblaxland** · 10-27-2009, 11:54 PM

This is a device I haven't heard of until now:

Quote:

For measuring structural dynamics during the upcoming checkout of the new FWED (Flywheel Exercise Device), Thirsk relocated the IWIS RSU (Internal Wireless Instrumentation System Remote Sensor Unit) to the COL (Columbus Orbital Laboratory), and CDR De Winne removed the SAMS SE (Space Acceleration Measurement System / Sensor Enclosure) from the TCQ (Temporary Crew Quarters) for mounting it temporarily on the forward foot of the FWED.

Anyone know when it will be launched? The webpage for it has a launch countdown on it - currently at 1839 days and counting up!

Star Voyager · 10-27-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tblaxland

This is a device I haven't heard of until now:

Anyone know when it will be launched? The webpage for it has a launch countdown on it - currently at 1839 days and counting up!

Now it's at 1109 days and counting up

. Odd...

DaveS · 10-28-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tblaxland

This is a device I haven't heard of until now:

Anyone know when it will be launched? The webpage for it has a launch countdown on it - currently at 1839 days and counting up!

It says checkout, not launch. Which means it's already up there.

**tblaxland** · 10-28-2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveS

It says checkout, not launch. Which means it's already up there.

OK, so when was it launched?

Suzy · 11-04-2009, 07:30 AM

English translation of Cosmonaut Maksim Suraev's blog at RT

**Orbinaut Pete** · 11-04-2009, 01:31 PM

Unity's port CBM hatch leading into PMA-3 has been opened!

(The following has been adapted from ISS Daily Report 3rd Nov 2009):

Quote:

Bob Thirsk began the day by terminating the overnight leak check of PMA-3.

Afterwards, Thirsk & Jeff Williams opened Unity's port CBM hatch to PMA-3 and removed the hatch center disk cover, two CPAs (Controller Panel Assemblies), and the PMA target assembly.

Afterwards, Jeff Williams closed Unity's port hatch to help minimize the humidity levels in the PMA. It will be opened again tomorrow to continue work. To prevent condensation in PMA-3, PMA activities can only be performed during certain Beta angles since the module’s heaters were not connected during STS-128. The acceptable Beta window opened on 29 Oct & closes on 9 Nov.]

Suzy · 11-06-2009, 06:35 AM

"Poisk Module: Brief Description" at Roskosmos; also 2 diagrams (though not English-translated).

Poisk, also known as the Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM 2), is a new Russian docking module of the International Space Station. Its original name was Docking Module 2 (Stykovochniy Otsek 2 (SO-2)), as it is almost identical to Pirs already on the station.

It will be added to the zenith port of the Zvezda module, and will serve as an additional docking port for Soyuz and Progress spacecraft and as an airlock for spacewalks. Poisk will also provide extra space for scientific experiments, and provide power-supply outlets and data-transmission interfaces for two external scientific payloads to be developed by the Russian Academy of Sciences. The mass of the module is 4,000 kg. It has a diameter of 2.6 m and length of 4.6, providing 12.5 cubic meters of internal volume.

10-22-2009, 10:04 AM	#292
SiberianTiger News Sifter	Quote: Originally Posted by tblaxland Isn't Roscosmos a civilian agency like NASA? A civilian agency headed by a Gen. Col. in active service. They are also in charge of placing orders for all military space hardware production and launching (thus similar to what USAF do) and the related ground infrastructure production, building and upkeep (not sure which agency in the USA does that). However, it's not Roscosmos who carry out security control. There is a number of state-owned enterprises called 'secure'. Any job applicant there should sign a non-disclosure liability contract which usually prohibits publishing of any details concerning one's job in any form unless specially authorized. A position of a Cosmonaut is simply one of these. Last edited by SiberianTiger; 10-22-2009 at 10:07 AM.

11-04-2009, 07:30 AM	#298
Suzy Orbinaut	English translation of Cosmonaut Maksim Suraev's blog at RT Last edited by Suzy; 11-04-2009 at 07:39 AM.

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10-21-2009, 03:15 AM	#286
Suzy Orbinaut	Maksim Suraev is keeping a blog (in Russian), posted at the Roskosmos site.

10-22-2009, 12:30 AM	#287
SiberianTiger News Sifter	Quote: Originally Posted by Suzy Maksim Suraev is keeping a blog (in Russian), posted at the Roskosmos site. I just hope thst someone else will write more meaningful notes about his flight. But it's still good for a kick off at official Roscosmos site (would be totally nice if they had also stopped chacing down "unauthrorized" bloggers who know too much, forcing them to delete contents and discouraging space people to keep blogs of their own).

10-22-2009, 06:35 AM	#288
Suzy Orbinaut	Quote: Originally Posted by SiberianTiger I just hope thst someone else will write more meaningful notes about his flight. But it's still good for a kick off at official Roscosmos site (would be totally nice if they had also stopped chacing down "unauthrorized" bloggers who know too much, forcing them to delete contents and discouraging space people to keep blogs of their own). There was someone from TsUP who had a Blogger (?) blog a few months ago (I can't remember the link), but he vanished after a few entries

10-22-2009, 08:33 AM	#289
tblaxland Webmaster	Quote: Originally Posted by SiberianTiger I just hope thst someone else will write more meaningful notes about his flight. I was kind of thinking the same thing but I thought maybe it was just Google translator not doing a great job. Quote: Originally Posted by SiberianTiger But it's still good for a kick off at official Roscosmos site (would be totally nice if they had also stopped chacing down "unauthrorized" bloggers who know too much, forcing them to delete contents and discouraging space people to keep blogs of their own). A strange policy, what do they have to fear?

10-22-2009, 09:30 AM	#290
SiberianTiger News Sifter	Quote: Originally Posted by tblaxland A strange policy, what do they have to fear? Technology leaks, of course. "They" always do. And them aren't the only ones who do, surely: http://www.time.com/time/nation/arti...931321,00.html

10-22-2009, 09:49 AM	#291
tblaxland Webmaster	I don't see NASA shutting down any space blogs for fear of technology leaks. As I understand it the concerns with Nozette relate to the military side of his career (LLNL/NRL/DARPA) not anything to do with NASA. Isn't Roscosmos a civilian agency like NASA?

10-22-2009, 10:35 PM	#293
tblaxland Webmaster	Quote: Originally Posted by SiberianTiger A civilian agency headed by a Gen. Col. in active service. They are also in charge of placing orders for all military space hardware production and launching (thus similar to what USAF do) and the related ground infrastructure production, building and upkeep (not sure which agency in the USA does that). Launching (including launch vehicle integration) and ground services are provided mostly by ULA.

10-27-2009, 11:54 PM	#294
tblaxland Webmaster	This is a device I haven't heard of until now: Quote: For measuring structural dynamics during the upcoming checkout of the new FWED (Flywheel Exercise Device), Thirsk relocated the IWIS RSU (Internal Wireless Instrumentation System Remote Sensor Unit) to the COL (Columbus Orbital Laboratory), and CDR De Winne removed the SAMS SE (Space Acceleration Measurement System / Sensor Enclosure) from the TCQ (Temporary Crew Quarters) for mounting it temporarily on the forward foot of the FWED. Anyone know when it will be launched? The webpage for it has a launch countdown on it - currently at 1839 days and counting up!

10-27-2009, 11:59 PM	#295
Star Voyager Failed Addon Developer	Quote: Originally Posted by tblaxland This is a device I haven't heard of until now: Anyone know when it will be launched? The webpage for it has a launch countdown on it - currently at 1839 days and counting up! Now it's at 1109 days and counting up . Odd...

10-28-2009, 04:46 AM	#296
DaveS SSU GSE Specialist	Quote: Originally Posted by tblaxland This is a device I haven't heard of until now: Anyone know when it will be launched? The webpage for it has a launch countdown on it - currently at 1839 days and counting up! It says checkout, not launch. Which means it's already up there.

10-28-2009, 05:50 AM	#297
tblaxland Webmaster	Quote: Originally Posted by DaveS It says checkout, not launch. Which means it's already up there. OK, so when was it launched?

11-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#299
Orbinaut Pete ISSU Project Manager	Unity's port CBM hatch leading into PMA-3 has been opened! (The following has been adapted from ISS Daily Report 3rd Nov 2009): Quote: Bob Thirsk began the day by terminating the overnight leak check of PMA-3. Afterwards, Thirsk & Jeff Williams opened Unity's port CBM hatch to PMA-3 and removed the hatch center disk cover, two CPAs (Controller Panel Assemblies), and the PMA target assembly. Afterwards, Jeff Williams closed Unity's port hatch to help minimize the humidity levels in the PMA. It will be opened again tomorrow to continue work. To prevent condensation in PMA-3, PMA activities can only be performed during certain Beta angles since the module’s heaters were not connected during STS-128. The acceptable Beta window opened on 29 Oct & closes on 9 Nov.]

11-06-2009, 06:35 AM	#300
Suzy Orbinaut	"Poisk Module: Brief Description" at Roskosmos; also 2 diagrams (though not English-translated). Poisk, also known as the Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM 2), is a new Russian docking module of the International Space Station. Its original name was Docking Module 2 (Stykovochniy Otsek 2 (SO-2)), as it is almost identical to Pirs already on the station. It will be added to the zenith port of the Zvezda module, and will serve as an additional docking port for Soyuz and Progress spacecraft and as an airlock for spacewalks. Poisk will also provide extra space for scientific experiments, and provide power-supply outlets and data-transmission interfaces for two external scientific payloads to be developed by the Russian Academy of Sciences. The mass of the module is 4,000 kg. It has a diameter of 2.6 m and length of 4.6, providing 12.5 cubic meters of internal volume.