Looks like we've got a Dragon by the tail

[D H]

"Looks like we've got a Dragon by the tail"

"Looks like we've got a Dragon by the tail" said Don Pettit shortly after capturing the SpaceX Dragon with the Space Station's robotic arm. There was a minor glitch earlier this morning in which the Dragon's LIDAR caught some spurious reflections from the wrong part of the International Space Station. Everything went well after remotely commanding the LIDAR to narrow it's field of view.

News report (just one; there are plenty of others): http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/25/us/spacex/index.html

 

[Achy47]

Hello Don,

I am glad to hear that you were able to successfully capture the SpaceX Dragon with the Space Station's robotic arm. It is always exciting to see advancements in space technology and exploration.

I understand the importance of troubleshooting and resolving any glitches that may occur during missions. It is impressive that you were able to remotely command the LIDAR to narrow its field of view and overcome the issue.

I am also pleased to see that there are multiple news reports covering this event. It is important to share these accomplishments with the public and inspire future generations to continue pushing the boundaries of space exploration.

Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more updates on the Dragon's mission.