Spacestation reminder for those interested

[wendilla]

10 55 pm and also if sky is very clear there is a chance you might see the Russian progress 38 supply ship as it didn't line up with the Spacestation yesterday. Another attempt will be made tomorrow. It will either be on view on a smaller scale at the front of SS or behind.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes a great view of SS and the supply ship was there but hard to discern at first.

[Barmaid]

Patchy cloud here, but we had a brilliant view. Small bright light in front and then really bright light following behind travelling quickly but not so fast you couldn't keep up with it. In view for about 2 1/2 minutes. Quite amazing really.

[eloisey]

Thank you Wendilla for telling us about this, my daughter and i had a good clear view of the ss.

[honky-tonk]

Not a cloud in the sky here so got a good view, the supply supply ship was bright and clear and well ahead in front of the SS.

[wendilla]

(UPDATE) Russian ground teams have figured out the cause of the docking problems. A TV transmission from the Zvezda Service Module interfered with radio signals used by the automated docking system. This triggered a "cancel dynamic operations" command that instructed the Progress 38 to fly past the station on its final approach for docking. The interference has been eliminated and a second docking attempt will be made on Sunday, July 4, at 12:10 p.m. EDT.

Until then, check the Simple Satellite Tracker for ISS flyby predictions--and be alert for a companion.