Docking Mechanisms

Docking mechanisms have defined crewed space exploration so far. They are vital for the construction of the International Space Station and enabled the lunar-orbit-rendezvous mode of the Apollo program, making a crewed moon landing possible. But which docking ports are there, how do they work and why are there so many? This video will answer those questions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Gemini 02:46 Apollo 04:53 Soyuz/SSVP 06:58 APAS-75 09:48 APAS-89, APAS-95 12:00 IDSS 13:14 SSVP-M8000 13:30 Common Berthing Mechanism 14:46 Latching End-Effector 15:38 Mission Extension Vehicle 16:06 Conclusion