The nodular module “Poor” of the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) can be equipped with an International Docking Adapter (IDA) and use for the drags of American spacecraft Crew Dragon and Starliner, Teslarati writes.
The American publication notes that at present, the relevant negotiations can be carried out between Roskosmos and NASA. Teslarati recalls that currently two IDA adapters are currently located, which are actively used by Dragon and Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Two more ports that allow IDA equipment are already engaged, since the Cygnus spacecraft is involved and, in perspective, Dream Chaser. “Adding the third IDA port at the International Space Station will greatly simplify the life of NASA,” saw in Teslarati favor in the Russian “berth”.
Soyuz-2.1b rocket with the M-mind MM-MM-MO-MO-MOD transport freight ship and the “Pier” knot module started from the Baikonur cosmodrome to the ISS on November 24. Overtowing “Progress MS-17” Together with the spacer of the passive docking unit of the Module “Science” from the ISS took place on November 25. Docking the m-m-m-mind module with “pier” to the ISS – November 26. The separation of the instrument and aggregate compartment from the “Pier” is scheduled for December 22.