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This question is spun off from a different question I posted, where I was told I should not combine questions into one.

I am interested to learn more about the Apollo Docking System. I know that the CM has a Probe that docks to the LM's Drogue. After these two components meet, twelve latches form a solid connection between the two modules, at which point the crew removes the probe and drogue to create a wide open tunnel between the two craft. After removing the probe and drogue, are they de-mated after removing them, or are they stored mated?

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They were demated during the process of removing them.

Once hard dock was achieved, the probe was collapsed, removed from the docking tunnel, and stowed. This allowed access to the LM's drogue, which was similarly removed and stowed, allowing access to the LM's pressure hatch.

Source: http://heroicrelics.org/stafford/apollo-probe-and-drogue/index.html

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  • $\begingroup$ Got it! So the real answer was a third option I hadn't considered - removal of each component was an entirely separate process. Thank you! $\endgroup$ Commented yesterday

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