Following launch, one of the Progress spacecraft’s antennas used for automatic docking did not deploy as planned. All other systems are operating as designed, and Progress will continue toward its planned docking at 9:34 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 22. Troubleshooting will continue and if the antenna cannot be... deployed, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov will manually pilot the spacecraft through a backup system for rendezvous and docking at the space station.show more

LIVE: A Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying food, fuel, and supplies is about to launch to the @Space_Station. The uncrewed Progress 94 craft is scheduled to lift off at 7:59am ET (1159 UTC).

Space agencies be like “all systems nominal” while quietly preparing a dude to joystick a spacecraft like it’s 1998.

Space is never 100% predictable—glad everything else is running smoothly. Wishing a safe docking! 🙌

@Space_Station Tuesday March 22? Today is Sunday March 22.. I don’t understand, can you explain please?

Curious if redundancy in critical systems like this is something NASA's moving toward more actively -- seems like the kind of lesson that should've been baked in earlier, but maybe the tradeoffs just don't work for launch weight.

Progress 94's KURS antenna glitch is a reminder of how robust these systems are, one of two failed to deploy, but the backup TORU manual mode via Sergey Kud-Sverchkov is ready if needed. Docking still on for March 24!

For all the NASA haters in the comments. This is a Russian rocket and craft docking at the space station. Geez read the OP. 🤦‍♂️

This is why redundancy matters in aerospace! Great to see backup systems ready when challenges arise.

"one of the Progress spacecraft’s antennas used for automatic docking did not deploy as planned." Was it made in China? 🤔

Your reports are simply amazing.

@Space_Station During the second orbit, I observe that it cannot be completed—presumably because the spacecraft is more exposed to the Sun at that point, creating a risk of losing the signal with Earth as it approaches the solar beam.

Fingers crossed for a smooth fix .great to hear the crew and backup systems are ready to bring Progress home safely tomorrow

What year?

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"they" need a small gas jet drone shaped like a boot to kick start these "failure to deploy" problems

Thoughts and prayers to the pilot for his success with manual piloted docking

ya, not surprised. Everything Russian is crap these days

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@Space_Station During the second orbit, I observe that it cannot be completed—presumably because the spacecraft is more exposed to the Sun at that point, creating a risk of losing the signal with Earth as it approaches the solar beam.

This isn't a horror movie, nor is it a movie about aliens; this is real life. And the worst part is that you know I'm right—and that these signs are real.

Is Crazy.. is wonderfull

God bless America and trump 🇱🇷

An antenna used for docking that has to "deploy." This sounds almost like they're using a Bluetooth joystick to steer!

holy fuck, can yall every fucking do anything that works properly? cant fix a fucking hellium leak, cant make functional fucking antenna's. what the fuck are yall even good for when we have private companies doing this shit better for cheaper.

@NASA_Johnson 😊👍

Flat earth?

being able to brag about manually flying a spaceship is so cool ngl

@Space_Station ISS, a snap and hold is in your future!

This bums me out. NASA is showcasing a rocket that is equivalent to an Atari.

Glad to hear the rest of the systems are working as expected. Looking forward to a smooth docking, whether automatic or manual.

@NASA_Johnson ✝️♦️🛡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🛡♦️✝️

. Did I just outperform NASA's rocket engineers 🚀🤔. . Initial simulation results based on math 🤯 initial simulation results say 10% more efficient I would love you to run CFD on the equation 🚀 .

Backup systems and human expertise - the ultimate failsafe. Automation is brilliant, but having a cosmonaut ready to manually dock is irreplaceable.