Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism
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The Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism is a downward-facing docking interface on the International Space Station’s Harmony module used to attach visiting cargo and research spacecraft.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Common Berthing Mechanism to Destiny | 1 |
| Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11804727 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism Context triple: [CRS-20, berthingPort, Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism]
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A.
Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
The Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1) is the NASA-standard docking interface used by SpaceX’s original Cargo Dragon spacecraft to attach to the International Space Station’s Harmony module via the station’s robotic arm.
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B.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
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C.
International Docking System Standard
The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
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D.
Pressurized Mating Adapter-2
Pressurized Mating Adapter-2 is a docking adapter on the International Space Station that enables visiting spacecraft to securely connect to the station’s pressurized modules.
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E.
NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon)
The NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon) is the standardized, automated interface that enables SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to safely and reliably dock with the International Space Station and other compatible orbital platforms.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism Target entity description: The Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism is a downward-facing docking interface on the International Space Station’s Harmony module used to attach visiting cargo and research spacecraft.
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A.
Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1)
The Common Berthing Mechanism (Cargo Dragon 1) is the NASA-standard docking interface used by SpaceX’s original Cargo Dragon spacecraft to attach to the International Space Station’s Harmony module via the station’s robotic arm.
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B.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
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C.
International Docking System Standard
The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
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D.
Pressurized Mating Adapter-2
Pressurized Mating Adapter-2 is a docking adapter on the International Space Station that enables visiting spacecraft to securely connect to the station’s pressurized modules.
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E.
NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon)
The NASA Docking System (Crew Dragon) is the standardized, automated interface that enables SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to safely and reliably dock with the International Space Station and other compatible orbital platforms.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Common Berthing Mechanism
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space station berthing port ⓘ |
| agency | NASA ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Harmony nadir CBM
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linked to:
Harmony nadir port
Node 2 nadir CBM ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Node 2 ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Cygnus spacecraft
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HTV ⓘ SpaceX Dragon (cargo) trunk-to-pressurized section interface via CBM ring ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
Harmony module internal systems
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ISS data network ⓘ ISS environmental control system ⓘ ISS power system ⓘ |
| connectsTo | pressurized modules of visiting spacecraft ⓘ |
| countryOfOperator |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| designedFor | pressurized visiting vehicles using CBM ⓘ |
| enables | pressurized tunnel between ISS and visiting vehicle ⓘ |
| environment | low Earth orbit ⓘ |
| faces | toward Earth ⓘ |
| feature |
active–passive berthing interface
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data connectors ⓘ electrical connectors ⓘ pressure seals ⓘ structural latches ⓘ |
| frameOfReference | Earth ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Harmony module ⓘ |
| mountedOn | Harmony module nadir port ⓘ |
| notCompatibleWith |
International Docking System Standard ports
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linked to:
International Docking System Standard
|
| orientation | nadir-facing ⓘ |
| partOf |
Harmony module
ⓘ
International Space Station ⓘ |
| requires |
Space Station Remote Manipulator System for berthing visiting vehicles
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linked to:
Canadarm family of space robots
|
| standard | Common Berthing Mechanism standard ⓘ |
| status | operational ⓘ |
| supportsOperation |
visiting vehicle disposal missions
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visiting vehicle research payload delivery ⓘ visiting vehicle resupply missions ⓘ |
| usedBy | ISS crew ⓘ |
| usedFor |
berthing visiting cargo spacecraft
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berthing visiting research spacecraft ⓘ crew access to visiting vehicles ⓘ pressurized cargo transfer ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism Description of subject: The Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism is a downward-facing docking interface on the International Space Station’s Harmony module used to attach visiting cargo and research spacecraft.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: Harmony nadir Common Berthing Mechanism