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[–] threelonmusketeers 4 points 2 weeks ago

I've been wondering why this mission couldn't just dock to the zenith port.

During the launch webcast, they mentioned that they will test boosting the ISS using Dragon's thrusters. I suspect this is the reason they want to dock at the forward port.