NASA explains the reason for the unsuccessful docking of the MS-14 Union to the ISS
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration explained that there were no technical problems with the Soyuz MS-14 manned spacecraft; the reason for the unsuccessful docking was the malfunction of the Kurs automatic docking system amplifier, which is located onboard the ISS. At the same time, astronauts from the station cannot manually dock the Soyuz MS-14, since it is manned and it does not have a spare teleoperator control system that is installed on Progress cargo ships.
- explained in NASA.
Meanwhile, it is reported that the MCC will transmit to the ISS instructions for replacing the docking system amplifier. According to preliminary information, the following attempts to dock the MS-14 Union with the station can be made on Sunday or Monday. Details are not reported.
At the same time, it is reported that a meeting is currently being held at the MCC in connection with the failed connection so far. The arrival of the head of Roskosmos Dmitry Rogozin is expected.
- says the message of the Russian Space Agency.
Earlier it was reported that the Soyuz MS-14 manned spacecraft with robot FEDOR on board was unable to dock with the ISS on the first attempt. It has now been moved away from the station to a safe distance.
- Roskosmos
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