We started this morning thinking that this was going to be a relaxed schedule, but the pace of the day keeps accelerating. The MPLM loading plan is coming together, and it looks like the changes to the cargo load are minimal. There are also many small details regarding outfitting which, if changed, would simplify the act of bringing the MPLM aboard and making it ready.
Grounding straps is an example.
In order to put the grounding straps on, two passive CBM guides have to be removed. Plus the straps have to be fitted up and bent to shape to line up the fasteners. The whole process takes at least 30 minutes. Some kind of jumper cable, such as a battery booster cable, which would just clamp to the metal fittings on both sides of the docking ring, would cut the time for this work to near zero. We hope this one comes out well, as we had to use some inventive lighting techniques-we are anxious to see how they worked.