NASA and Boeing are preparing to launch a literal dummy into space next month as part of the commercial crew program. Dummy named Rosie; He belongs to Boeing, who previously used it to collect data during the first orbital flight test (not printed), OFT-1. This time, Rosie will be sent to space to help collect data about Starliner design.
Rosie once again had a job to be done, this time hitched a ride at the launch of an OFT-2 scheduled to end in July. Assuming everything goes according to plan, dummy will be tied in the CST-100 spacecraft Starliner commander chair where he will experience the same effect as the human astronaut in the future.
During the launch oft-1, 15 Rosie sensors were connected with the data retrieval port on the Starliner spacecraft, according to NASA. This time, the data capture port will be used to collect data from various sensors placed in the spaceship seat palette.
This is an infrastructure that holds chairs in place – Yes, the same chair as astronauts will sit when they take a ride on the Boeing spaceship in the future. Rosie, meanwhile, weighs 180lbs and its role during the OFT-2 will help Starliner retain the right center of gravity, Boeing explained this week.
Maintaining the center of gravity during launch, docking, undocking, and landing will be very important to prevent spacecraft from operating in an unexpected way. Rosie is equipped with Boeing’s blue clothing, which is the same as the astronaut will be used, and he is scheduled to take off on July 30.