In space, if the ISS is traveling at 17,150 miles per hour how does it look so stationary in the video from the Dragon capsule. Also How does it dock so precisely when it is moving so fast.
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To my understanding, it’s all about relativity. Yes, the ISS is moving incredibly fast, but so is the dragon capsule. It’s kind of like if you’re running with a friend. You’re both moving quickly, but your friend won’t look like they’re moving fast, or at all, relative to your pace, if that makes sense. That’s why docking can be so precise. The ISS is moving very close to the same speed, so it’s not like the dragon capsule will go crashing through the space station. They’ll just start going the exact same speed. Source: Took physics and astronomy
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