The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft was berthed to the Harmony module of the International Space Station at 8:54 a.m. EST. The hatch between the newly arrived spacecraft and the Harmony module of the space station is scheduled to be opened Tuesday, but could occur earlier. The capsule is scheduled to spend four weeks attached to the station.
For an overview of newly delivered science investigations aboard Dragon, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/spacex
Any specific reason why ‘opening the hatch’ is scheduled and not near-instant after successful coupling?
The crew and mission controllers need to conduct pressure leaks, equalize the air pressure and ensure a tight connection between the spacecraft before beginning cargo operations.
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