Comments on: Spacewalk to begin the reconfiguration of ISS successful https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/spacewalk-to-begin-the-reconfiguration-of-iss-successful/ Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:29:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: geoffc https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/spacewalk-to-begin-the-reconfiguration-of-iss-successful/#comment-718731 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:29:05 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=33094#comment-718731 Move the MPLM (storage module) from the bottom of node 1 to Node 3.

This means bottom of Node 1 and Node 2 have CBM ports open for Berthing Cargo vehicles.

Move the spare PMA from Node 3 to top of Node 2. (Shuttle used front of Node 2 to dock).

Now you have 2 cargo berthing ports, and 2 crew docking ports. (NASA wants a backup available most of the time).

Plus PMA’s are getting extension modules added to allow the commercial crew vehicles to dock to them. Brought up by a Dragon Cargo in the unpressurized trunk. (CRS-7 and CRS-8 and then BEAM In a later CRS mission).

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