International Docking System Standard
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The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| International Docking System Standard canonical | 8 |
| International Docking System Standard (IDSS) interfaces on newer Dragons | 1 |
| NASA Docking System | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2546246 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Docking System Standard Context triple: [NASA Docking System, compatibleWith, International Docking System Standard]
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A.
International Docking Adapter on ISS
The International Docking Adapter on the ISS is a standardized docking port that enables modern crewed and cargo spacecraft, such as Boeing’s Starliner, to autonomously and safely dock with the space station.
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B.
NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon)
The NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon) is the standardized, automated interface that enables SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to safely and reliably dock with the International Space Station and other compatible orbital platforms.
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C.
Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
The Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1) is the NASA-standard docking interface used by SpaceX’s original Cargo Dragon spacecraft to attach to the International Space Station’s Harmony module via the station’s robotic arm.
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D.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
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E.
ASTP
ASTP is the commonly used acronym for the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, the 1975 joint U.S.–Soviet space mission that marked the first international crewed spaceflight and a symbolic easing of Cold War tensions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Docking System Standard Target entity description: The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
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A.
International Docking Adapter on ISS
The International Docking Adapter on the ISS is a standardized docking port that enables modern crewed and cargo spacecraft, such as Boeing’s Starliner, to autonomously and safely dock with the space station.
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B.
NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon)
The NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon) is the standardized, automated interface that enables SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to safely and reliably dock with the International Space Station and other compatible orbital platforms.
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C.
Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
The Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1) is the NASA-standard docking interface used by SpaceX’s original Cargo Dragon spacecraft to attach to the International Space Station’s Harmony module via the station’s robotic arm.
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D.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
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E.
ASTP
ASTP is the commonly used acronym for the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project, the 1975 joint U.S.–Soviet space mission that marked the first international crewed spaceflight and a symbolic easing of Cold War tensions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
spacecraft docking standard
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technical standard ⓘ |
| abbreviation | IDSS ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
crewed spacecraft
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uncrewed spacecraft ⓘ |
| benefit |
facilitates cooperative missions in space
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improves safety of docking operations ⓘ reduces need for custom docking interfaces ⓘ |
| defines |
common docking interface for spacecraft
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interoperable docking interface for spacecraft ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Canadian Space Agency
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European Space Agency ⓘ Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ⓘ NASA ⓘ
surface form:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Roscosmos ⓘ international partnership of space agencies ⓘ |
| domain |
human spaceflight
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orbital rendezvous and docking ⓘ |
| enables |
commercial spacecraft docking to government-operated stations
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future international space station interoperability ⓘ standardization of docking ports ⓘ |
| feature |
hard capture system
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low-impact docking ⓘ soft capture system ⓘ tunnel for crew and cargo transfer ⓘ |
| goal |
enable docking between spacecraft from different manufacturers
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enable docking between spacecraft from different space agencies ⓘ |
| includes | androgynous docking mechanism ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
International Space Station docking adapters
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NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon) ⓘ
surface form:
NASA Docking System
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| scope |
data interface
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electrical interface ⓘ mechanical interface ⓘ pressure sealing interface ⓘ thermal interface ⓘ |
| status | internationally recognized standard ⓘ |
| supports |
command and control links between docked vehicles
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data transfer between docked vehicles ⓘ emergency crew transfer ⓘ power transfer between docked vehicles ⓘ pressurized mating between spacecraft ⓘ rescue operations in orbit ⓘ |
| usedBy |
CSA
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ESA ⓘ Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ⓘ
surface form:
JAXA
NASA ⓘ Roscosmos ⓘ |
| usedOn | International Space Station ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: International Docking System Standard Description of subject: The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
Referenced by (10)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
NASA Docking System
subject surface form:
NASA Docking System
this entity surface form:
International Docking System Standard (IDSS) interfaces on newer Dragons
subject surface form:
Boe-CFT
subject surface form:
International Docking Adapter
this entity surface form:
NASA Docking System
subject surface form:
NASA Docking System
International Space Station modules (NASA segments)
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dockingStandard
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International Docking System Standard
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