Eyeofsauron
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Sorry if this has been asked before. I did several searches but didn't find anywhere which could answer this question.
I've successfully managed to get the space shuttle to the ISS for the first time without running out of fuel! I've got the Leonardo mplm attached in the cargo bay, and successfuly managed to grapple and release using the Canadarm.
However, I am not certain which would be the best method of attaching Leonardo to the ISS. Should I first dock it with the shuttle and then approach the ISS? The module looks like it would collide with the side of the shuttle if I did this. Alternatively, I could try to dock the module to the ISS whilst grappled, although I can imagine that would be difficult to align.
Also, does Leonardo have to be rotationally aligned to make a successful docking?
P.S. I think orbiter is an exceptional piece of software and very challenging. Keep up the good work!
I've successfully managed to get the space shuttle to the ISS for the first time without running out of fuel! I've got the Leonardo mplm attached in the cargo bay, and successfuly managed to grapple and release using the Canadarm.
However, I am not certain which would be the best method of attaching Leonardo to the ISS. Should I first dock it with the shuttle and then approach the ISS? The module looks like it would collide with the side of the shuttle if I did this. Alternatively, I could try to dock the module to the ISS whilst grappled, although I can imagine that would be difficult to align.
Also, does Leonardo have to be rotationally aligned to make a successful docking?
P.S. I think orbiter is an exceptional piece of software and very challenging. Keep up the good work!
Might be difficult to align Leonardo with dock. Do it slowly and gradually. It must succeed.
