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Offline Chris Bergin

Endeavour power up September 27
« on: 09/16/2005 04:44 pm »
From SG on SDC:

"The initial electrical power up after the OV-105 modification period is scheduled for September 27.
The re-assembly of the vehicle is going well with crews working 24/7 to reinstall avionic boxes. There are 198 connectors that remain to be mated prior to that powerup milestone."
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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #1 on: 09/16/2005 10:02 pm »
Good, it's been a long time since we've had news on this Orbiter.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #2 on: 09/17/2005 12:26 pm »
What does mean the letter B in designation STS-117B? :o

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #3 on: 09/18/2005 01:49 pm »
Points to a different payload. I'm not sure it will be STS-117(B).

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #4 on: 09/18/2005 02:44 pm »
Thanks for the explanation, Flightstar! :)

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #5 on: 09/19/2005 03:35 am »
Work also needed to be done on OV-105 is on the avionics boxes and a freon collant loop. This is pre-power up.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #6 on: 09/20/2005 03:21 pm »
SG off SDC with timeline info:

Full Power up 10/10/05
FRCS Installation 03/22/06
Waste Management System Installation 05/02/06
OMS Pod Installations 4/22/06 and 05/22/06
SSME Installation 06/08/06
OPF Rollout 09/08/06
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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #7 on: 09/21/2005 04:10 pm »
That's still flexable, but a good solid timeline for the somewhat forgetten Orbiter.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #8 on: 09/21/2005 06:33 pm »
Interesting rollout date. We might see all three Orbiters in action next year.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #9 on: 09/21/2005 08:55 pm »
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James Lowe - 21/9/2005  2:33 PM

Interesting rollout date. We might see all three Orbiters in action next year.

That would be great!

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #10 on: 09/21/2005 11:36 pm »
That's possible.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #11 on: 09/23/2005 02:21 am »
Says you are doing a story on Endeavour for "thursday" still the case?
Let's go and explore space.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #12 on: 09/23/2005 02:25 am »
In an hour or so. Been busy 'addressing' Shuttle bashers on SDC ;)
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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #13 on: 09/23/2005 02:34 am »
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Chris Bergin - 22/9/2005  10:25 PM

In an hour or so. Been busy 'addressing' Shuttle bashers on SDC ;)


Having fun... :)

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #14 on: 09/23/2005 02:48 am »
Always ;)
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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #16 on: 09/23/2005 12:04 pm »
Great to hear some news on her.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #17 on: 09/24/2005 03:42 am »
Update, now Tuesday or Wednesday.

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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #18 on: 09/24/2005 06:56 pm »
Thanks Flight.
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RE: Endeavour power up September 27
« Reply #19 on: 09/26/2005 01:14 pm »
A few issues to resolve today (I'm not in today) before power up tomorrow (when I am in).

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