Test of Russian manual docking system doesn't quite go as expected

Russian ISS docking system test doesn't go as planned, SpaceRef (With video)

"According to veteran Russian space program reporter Anatoly Zak an ISS test of the cosmonaut-operated docking system on the Progress 62 cargo spacecraft didn't quite go as expected earlier this morning."

Marc's note: Despite a statement from Roscosmos saying the test was successful you can watch the video yourself and see docking with considerable pitch at the end. And yes, there's a reason these tests are performed and I'm sure there will be another scheduled not in the too distant future.

#Roscosmos #NASA claim success in Progress docking test: https://t.co/kty9zKcjIJ So don't believe your eyes and ears http://pic.twitter.com/R7zTUHxegg

— Anatoly Zak (@RussianSpaceWeb) July 1, 2016

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