Expanding Possibilities Aboard The ISS | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

The expandable module "Beam" was successfully installed on the International Space Station for a two-year technology demonstration.

Key Insights

• 🎭 The extraction of the expandable module "Beam" from Dragon's trunk was successfully performed using the Canadarm2.
• 🪛 Crew members will enter Beam periodically to measure and monitor its performance during its two-year attachment to the Tranquility module.
• 🏋️ The expandable module Beam has a cubic volume comparable to a small bedroom and weighs over 3,100 lb.

Transcript

earlier this morning the operation to extract beam from Dragon's trunk where Dragon commonly carries unpressurized cargo different payloads attached to the outside of the International Space Station took place uh this extraction beginning at right around 1:20 a.m. Central Time 2:20 a.m. eastern time with the Canon arm 2 grappling on to the bolo exp... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of extracting the expandable module "Beam" from Dragon's trunk?

The extraction of Beam allows it to be attached to the International Space Station for a two-year technology demonstration.

Q: How was the extraction of Beam from Dragon's trunk performed?

The Canadarm2 released two sets of latches, allowing it to slowly extract Beam from Dragon's trunk.

Q: What measurements will crew members take in the expandable module "Beam" during its attachment to the Tranquility module?

Crew members will periodically enter Beam to take various measurements and monitor its performance.

Q: How much cubic volume and weight does the expandable module "Beam" have?

Beam has a cubic volume of 565 cubic feet and weighs a little over 3,100 lb.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The extraction of the expandable module "Beam" from Dragon's trunk took place early in the morning with the Canadarm2.

• Two sets of latches were released to remove Beam from Dragon's trunk and the Canadarm2 slowly backed it away.

• Beam, with a cubic volume of 565 cubic feet and weighing over 3,100 lb, is now attached to the Tranquility module for a two-year technology demonstration.