Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
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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.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) | 1 |
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
space station interface standard
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spacecraft berthing mechanism ⓘ |
| associatedWithAgency | NASA ⓘ |
| associatedWithCompany | SpaceX ⓘ |
| attachedToModule | Harmony module ⓘ |
| attachedToSpaceStation |
International Space Station program
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surface form:
International Space Station
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| berthingMethod | robotic arm capture and berthing ⓘ |
| captureProcess | free-flyer capture by Canadarm2 then berthing to Harmony ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
ISS US Orbital Segment
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pressurized cargo vehicles ⓘ |
| connectionType | active–passive berthing interface ⓘ |
| developedBy | NASA ⓘ |
| interfaceType |
Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM)
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| locationOnSpacecraft | forward end of Cargo Dragon 1 pressurized section ⓘ |
| mechanicalConnectionType | bolted berthing interface ⓘ |
| mountingLocationOnISS | Harmony nadir port ⓘ |
| mountingOrientation | nadir-facing port on Harmony ⓘ |
| notUsedOn |
Dragon spacecraft
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surface form:
Cargo Dragon 2
Crew Dragon ⓘ |
| operationMode | berthing (not autonomous docking) ⓘ |
| provides |
data connections
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environmental control connections ⓘ power connections ⓘ structural connection ⓘ |
| replacedBy |
International Docking System Standard
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surface form:
International Docking System Standard (IDSS) interfaces on newer Dragons
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| roboticArmUsed | Canadarm2 ⓘ |
| roleInMission | primary physical interface between Cargo Dragon and ISS ⓘ |
| safetyFeature |
redundant structural bolts
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sealed pressure interface ⓘ |
| standardName | Common Berthing Mechanism ⓘ |
| standardOf | NASA docking and berthing systems ⓘ |
| supports | pressurized tunnel between ISS and Cargo Dragon ⓘ |
| usedBy | SpaceX Cargo Dragon ⓘ |
| usedDuringProgram |
NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program
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surface form:
Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS)
Commercial Resupply Services 1 (CRS-1) ⓘ
surface form:
Commercial Resupply Services Phase 1
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| usedFor |
crew access when applicable
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pressurized cargo transfer ⓘ |
| usedOnFirstVisit | SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 ⓘ |
| usedOnMissionType | Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) ⓘ |
| usedOnMultipleCRSMissions | true ⓘ |
| usedOnSpacecraftGeneration | first-generation Cargo Dragon ⓘ |
| usedOnVehicleClass | Dragon 1 ⓘ |
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Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
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Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM)