HTV grapple and berth

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  • Around 15 years ago, when Japan devised this type of docking method and suggested it, NASA did not agree.

    However, I think that this method can dock more safely.

  • The grapple and berthing method is appropriate for cargo missions but not human capsules. A craft has to undock from the ISS in an emergency if the station is not powered, plus a human has to be inside to operate the arm. So berthing is not appropriate for manned craft, but the berthing method allows for large racks that cannot fit though a docking port, hence why HTV uses the CBM.

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  • from you.

    I don't agree but I'm glad.

    Thank you.

  • I'm glad to have the response from

  • After all those years of assuming that this type of capture would work, we have actual proof that it did work. Great work, crew!

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