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| The International Space Station against the blackness
of space and Earth's horizon. Photo credit: NASA |
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Expedition 14 crew tests the HDTV Space Video Gateway
On Wednesday the crew conducted a test of the Space Video Gateway to
be used in November for the first HDTV interactive downlinks with the
Discovery Channel and NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai).
The hardware was provided by NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
for temporary installation on the space station.
Launch of the ISS Progress 23 cargo craft is scheduled for Monday, Oct.
23, at 9:41 a.m. EDT and docking on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10:28 a.m. EDT.
The cargo consists of propellants, oxygen, food, crew provisions and maintenance
gear. Water will not be delivered this time.
High-priority items include Elektron parts, research payloads and EVA
equipment.
One of the station's four Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) used to maintain
the station's orientation in space was shut down last week after exceeding
the allowed vibration limit.
Engineers tested the problematic CMG Monday to gather performance data
and conduct diagnostic checks. An initial review of the available data
indicated no vibration events. Engineers continue analyzing the data to
determine
troubleshooting plans.
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