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AlderaanDuran · 4314 days ago · link · · parent · post: SpaceX CRS-2 Launch: Was a Success after a capsule malfunction.
Yeah they only had 1 of 4 thrusters. They got 2 of 4 back online, but apparently need 3 to berth with ISS. They could burn to the ISS on 2 from what I understand, but couldn't fully berth, or not berth safely from the sound of it. So they are trying to get the remaining two thrusters online before making the call to burn for the ISS. Mission is still in limbo. And yes, if they can't get it online and decide to abort, they would burn back for a calculated de-orbit and recovery which is a backup plan, but would mean the mission was a failure. Lot of conflicting information flying around right now about this.