Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/23/2006 05:52 pm
The start of the new processing thread for Discovery's next mission (the last one was read over 40,000 times) - now she's back in her OPF.
STS-122 is currently NET (No Earlier Than) Oct 17, although this dates always change. This mission is highlighted by the ESA Columbus module's trip to the ISS for installation.
Discovery will gain the modification of the SSPTS (Station-Shuttle Power Transfer System), allowing for 40 percent extra capacity to remain docked on the ISS.
The latest FAWG Manifests (from which the below graphic was taken from), Shuttle Standup/Integration reports, PRCB documents and presentations etc.etc. will appear on L2. Highlighted and important updates will be turned into articles on the news site and notes on this thread.
Additional to this opening post is the payload config from the three baseline presentations (several hundred pages) on L2, which covers everything related to processing and the mission (from SSMEs to OFP flow, to Columbus module).
Post by: Zachstar on 12/23/2006 07:14 pm
And finally we see the next major lab on the horizon! I look very forward to it's launch.
? Is the Columbus module packed with air before flight? Or is it flown in vacuum?
Post by: hektor on 12/23/2006 07:55 pm
Can we get details about ICC-Lite ?
Post by: Jim on 12/23/2006 08:03 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/24/2006 12:42 am
Post by: marsguy on 12/24/2006 12:50 am
Post by: DaveS on 12/24/2006 01:16 am
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marsguy - 24/12/2006 2:33 AMNot likely as the tow isn't any real milestone and it occured very late in the evening EST(around 9 pm EST or so).
Anybody know if any video will be shown of Discovery being taken from the SLF to her OPF?
Post by: Zachstar on 12/24/2006 04:46 am
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-122
Post by: nathan.moeller on 12/24/2006 04:57 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/24/2006 04:03 pm
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nathan.moeller - 24/12/2006 5:40 AM
Do we have an estimate on how long it will take to install SSPTS this coming year? I know it was installed on Endeavour during her modification period, but this will take place in the midst of normal launch processing. Of course, processing will be bumped around some to accommodate the installation but I'm wondering by how much.
Boeing said six months when I asked them, but that doesn't mean it needs people working on it for six months.
Post by: bsegal on 12/27/2006 02:02 am
Post by: Mark Nguyen on 12/27/2006 02:48 am
As I understand it, everyone had yesterday and I believe today off for the holidays. We'll probably get reports of some sort by the nd of the week. If safing hadn't gone perfectly as usual, we certainly would have heard about it by now...
Mark
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/27/2006 03:05 am
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bsegal - 27/12/2006 2:45 AM
Any reports yet on Discovery's post-landing condition?
She was safed in the OPF and "put to bed" (was what I was told! :) ) She's powered down and any following inspections won't be carried out until after the holidays.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/27/2006 01:02 pm
Post by: Jim on 12/27/2006 01:23 pm
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Mark Nguyen - 26/12/2006 10:31 PM
Dry? :)
As I understand it, everyone had yesterday and I believe today off for the holidays. We'll probably get reports of some sort by the nd of the week. If safing hadn't gone perfectly as usual, we certainly would have heard about it by now...
Mark
Workers are off until the 2nd of Jan. (standard aerospace industry winter break, Dec 22 to Jan 2)
Post by: bsegal on 01/04/2007 02:06 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/04/2007 02:33 am
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bsegal - 4/1/2007 2:49 AM
Now that everyone's back, any initial word on post-flight status of Discovery?
Yes, but on L2 as they are documents.
To summarize: Post flight TPS inspections are interesting, especially on the Port ET door, which was the debris strike on ascent (see article I wrote). Mainly a very clear flight.
Another lists the Jan 3 status of all three vehicles, and I'm writing an article on this, so I may as well copy the Discovery hightlights into here:
OV-103 (STS-116)/OPF-3 - Jan 3, 2007
Discovery landed at KSC on Friday, 12/22/2006 at 1532 hours.
Roll-in to OPF Bay 3 began at 2119 hrs and the vehicle was spotted in at 2317 hrs.
All roll-in and safing activities were completed 2nd shift on Christmas Eve.
Power up yesterday was delayed due to a bad GSE connector saver. Connector repaired and ready for power up this morning. Powered up successfully at 0532 this morning.
PLBD strongbacks installed yesterday with PLBD opening scheduled for today.
Post by: fdasun on 01/04/2007 03:25 am
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Chris Bergin - 24/12/2006 2:35 AM
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STS-122 is currently NET (No Earlier Than) Oct 17, although this dates always change. This mission is highlighted by the ESA Columbus module's trip to the ISS for installation.
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Wiki source: STS-122 delayed to Nov 27, 2007 and STS-123 postponed to Jan 14, 2008
Are these changes confirmed with a new manifest ? What's the bottleneck responsible for these delays, i.e. ET processing or ... ?
Post by: James (Lockheed) on 01/04/2007 03:39 am
Post by: anik on 01/04/2007 10:05 am
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fdasun - 4/1/2007 7:08 AM
Wiki source: STS-122 delayed to Nov 27, 2007 and STS-123 postponed to Jan 14, 2008
I have gotten the same information from reliable source on December 20, 2006... I have published it here (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=61&start=301#M97070) at same day... But I saw another STS-122 launch date (not October 17, 2007) at one of documents in L2 section... Therefore we should wait for release of new FAWG manifest... :)
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fdasun - 4/1/2007 7:08 AM
What's the bottleneck responsible for these delays?
I think that the reason of the postponing of STS-122 launch (and STS-123 accordingly) - unsufficient time for the performing of Soyuz TMA-11 relocation and of three spacewalks from Quest airlock between Soyuz TMA-10 landing (old date is September 12, new date is October 17) and STS-122 launch (old date is October 17, new date is possibly November 27)...
Post by: psloss on 01/05/2007 01:15 am
http://www.nasawatch.com/archives/2007/01/nasa_is_rapidly.html
The direct link is:
http://damarisbsarria.blogspot.com/
A nice shot of Discovery in OPF Bay 3 today -- for those of us who don't have access to the OPF:
http://damarisbsarria.blogspot.com/2007/01/discovery-with-her-payload-bay-doors.html
Post by: psloss on 01/05/2007 05:00 pm
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/chan7large.jpg
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/05/2007 05:04 pm
Launch date change for STS-122, now NET November 5. LON remains the same as Sept 28.
Post by: Rapoc on 01/05/2007 05:22 pm
Post by: nathan.moeller on 01/05/2007 10:20 pm
Post by: STSFan10 on 01/06/2007 03:25 am
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Chris Bergin - 5/1/2007 11:47 AM
Article to come, but we've acquired the new FAWG launch manifest (for L2).
Launch date change for STS-122, now NET November 5. LON remains the same as Sept 28.
That sounds fine. Less strain on the processing flow, all is well.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/07/2007 03:09 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Vent door functional has been delayed due to lack of available consoles in firing room 2A; rescheduled for Monday.
MPS/SSME post-flight roll-in operations continue.
WCS removal was completed last night less post ops.
IPR-0005 event timer troubleshooting indicates bad contact on thumb wheel or a bad cable; a breakout box will be installed at the Timer Display Panel to further isolate the failure to the thumbwheel contacts or the timer binary decoder.
FCP picked up IPR 122V -0008 during last waste H2O overboard dump, flow degradation was noticed (MER-14).
Payload removal is scheduled to pick up today.
SCAPE ops for hyper de-servicing and APU catch bottle drains are scheduled for Sunday.
Weekend work: Discovery will be powered up on Sunday to support SCAPE ops for hyper de-servicing and APU catch bottle drains. Other work: SPACEHAB duct removal, RH MLG erosion photos/eddy current insp, WLE instr. data dump, RMS post-flight inspection.
Post by: DaveS on 01/07/2007 07:01 pm
Post by: Far Reach on 01/08/2007 05:03 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/09/2007 04:54 am
Power is up
Power up Tuesday 08:00
OMS fuel and OX GCS evacuation in work
Scrubbers are up in the backyard
FRCS gaseous helium tank vent preps in work
Aft spot functional checkout preps in work
Ammonia vent evacuation ops in work
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/11/2007 02:57 am
OV-103 (STS-122)
· TPS post-flight inspections are about 25% complete.
· On SCAPE, completed hyper deservicing last week.
· One thruster (forward F3D) was identified needing to be changed out. FRCS will need to be removed for that. Will focus on completing V1180 OMS functional, which will get us through the OMS testing to see if there are other thrusters needing to be changed out. Will then know if any other pods need to be removed and returned to HMF besides the FRCS. Have one thruster in question now (R2D).
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/13/2007 12:47 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
V1180 APS Pod functional checkout pre-ops were completed but call-to-stations was delayed due to scupper issues. Testing is scheduled to pick up this morning.
V7253 Orbiter window inspections continue with MIT on windows 7 and 8.
IPR-0004, FES controller B troubleshooting yesterday revealed a bad temperature sensor. The FES functional will hold until vendor evaluation of the failed sensor is conducted.
V1181 (FRCS GHe tank vent: flight) caps have been installed.
OHE-192/V5008, FRCS removal pre-ops worked yesterday and will continue today. F5L and F5R SCAPE work and removal is scheduled for Sunday.
New IPR 122V-0012 for PRYO - During a dedicated hydraulic operation to raise the NLG to support thermography testing, the gear was retracted but the doors did not close. An attempt to assist the doors closed per the paper was made but a technician noticed a hard interference. The gear was extended and hydraulics was powered down. Shop determined the nose landing gear assist thruster was installed, it was supposed to be removed.
V1009, MPS LH2 17 inch disconnect inspections continue.
V6070, Aft MPS cavity purge system flex hose removals are complete.
V6012, Aft hydraulic internal inspections are in work.
CM-441, Midbody bay 11 keel removal is complete.
IPR 122V-0002 RMS end effector troubleshooting continues with auto release testing. Testing could not repeat the on-orbit failure. More to come.
Post by: eeergo on 01/13/2007 02:54 pm
The crew equipment and interface test for the crew of STS-122 has started... quite strange considering I haven't seen anything done for 118 or 120 :O Anyway, some images of the crew with Columbus and Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure - Non-Deployable (MPESS-ND) have been posted on KSC Media Archive: http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
Post by: George CA on 01/16/2007 02:11 am
Post by: nathan.moeller on 01/16/2007 01:42 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/18/2007 10:13 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
GNC Startracker inspection complete/good.
V1180 APS Pod Functional Checkout continues – reference IPR’s below.
IPR 112V-0015 to COOS, RPOD OX Leg secondary reg initial flow was 281 PSI, should be NMT 279 PSI. Detected during V1180 VL3 Op 222. Constrain to V5101.
IPR 112V-0016 TO COOS LPOD OX He system MD412 leg leak of 1480, should be NMT 100. Detected during V1180 VL2 Op 142-22. Constraint to continue. Troubleshooting has been performed to demate the QD, perform a leak check, and remate the QD – leak rate was still high. Additional troubleshooting to depress and retorque on high side resolved the issue?
HYD-235 WSB 1 offload for relief valve R&R started yesterday, continues today.
Preps for Nose cap Thermography were worked yesterday with inspections beginning today.
OBSS removal is complete.
RMS canister lid removal is scheduled for 2nd shift tonight in preparation for RMS removal on Monday.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/24/2007 09:04 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Engines 1, 2, and 3 dome heat shield removal preparations continue; the davit crane was positioned last night.
V1180 APS pod functional checkout is in work. Flight cap installations are complete less cleanup.
V5098, RMS removal. The lid was removed from the box to support RMS removal from the Orbiter yesterday. Removal is scheduled for today, and transport to the lab is scheduled for Wednesday.
UA-A0056 MTS troubleshooting was worked Monday. INS swapped PCMMU from 1 to 2. ISL wants to stay in this configuration (PCMMU-2, MTU osc-2) for the next few days.
Station to Shuttle Power Transfer System (SSPTS) structural and electrical modifications continue.
V1078, APU 1 lube oil deservicing is complete.
V1014, Radiator flow controller checkout is complete and good.
V5182, Fuel cell 1 jumper tube installation was held up last night due to unavailability of parts. The parts were delivered late 2nd shift and work should continue today.
V1173, The port MPM’s have been repositioned to vertical to support latch release.
V5K32, Window #2 removal was completed on 2nd shift last night.
Post flight tile inspections are 64% complete, with 47 cavities remaining.
Post by: Orbiter Obvious on 01/24/2007 04:50 pm
Post by: nethegauner on 01/25/2007 08:52 am
Post by: FransonUK on 01/25/2007 09:22 am
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nethegauner - 25/1/2007 3:52 AM
It seems that I have lost track of the 1E cargo arrangement.
The graphic is on the first post of this thread, if that is what you mean?
Post by: nethegauner on 01/25/2007 11:48 am
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FransonUK - 25/1/2007 11:22 AMNo. I meant I had lost track of the cargo arrangement development. All current documentation that I know of has the ICC-Lite flying on 1E, but the crew inspected an MPESS-ND during the CEIT---so that's what confused me.Quotenethegauner - 25/1/2007 3:52 AMThe graphic is on the first post of this thread, if that is what you mean?
It seems that I have lost track of the 1E cargo arrangement.
Post by: shostetler on 01/26/2007 05:12 am
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shostetler - 26/1/2007 7:12 AMWeight counts, not space. And keep in mind that Discovery is not capable to lift as much weight as Atlantis and Endeavour. On STS-100, there was an MPLM and a pallet, but that was OV-104.
It sure seems like a lot of wasted space in front of the Columbus module. I mean... seems they could easily slide the cupola in there as well, atleast it'd be up there to install at a later date or something. I just can't imagine that with the limited number of shuttle flights remaining that such an amount of space would be left unused.
Post by: nathan.moeller on 01/26/2007 12:45 pm
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nethegauner - 26/1/2007 2:16 AMQuoteshostetler - 26/1/2007 7:12 AM
It sure seems like a lot of wasted space in front of the Columbus module. I mean... seems they could easily slide the cupola in there as well, atleast it'd be up there to install at a later date or something. I just can't imagine that with the limited number of shuttle flights remaining that such an amount of space would be left unused.
Weight counts, not space. And keep in mind that Discovery is not capable to lift as much weight as Atlantis and Endeavour. On STS-100, there was an MPLM and a pallet, but that was OV-104.
Exactly. That was the big reasoning behind switching STS-121 from Atlantis to Discovery after they figured they were going to delay for a while after STS-114. They were going to have to use Atlantis for STS-115 anyway and it would be a tight processing flow to whip her around for a second launch in about three months after STS-121. Discovery can't lift truss segments such as P3/P4 or S6 or whatever. It's too heavy. Atlantis and Endeavour are both lighter vehicles and have more cargo capacity (btw STS-100 was with Endeavour which is OV-105, Atlantis is OV-104). If you look at the FAWG manifest, you can see Discovery's payloads aren't all that heavy compared to the payloads Atlantis and Endeavour have been tasked with hauling up.
Post by: paulhbell07 on 01/26/2007 03:39 pm
Post by: stefan1138 on 01/26/2007 04:40 pm
Stefan :)
Post by: nathan.moeller on 01/26/2007 04:50 pm
Columbia: 158, 289 lbs/178,000 lbs with SSMEs
Challenger: 155,400 lbs/175,111 lbs with SSMEs
Discovery: 151,419 lbs/171,000 lbs with SSMEs
Atlantis: 151,315 lbs/171,000 lbs with SSMEs
Endeavour: 151,205 lbs/172,000 lbs with SSMEs
Post by: stefan1138 on 01/26/2007 04:59 pm
According to this overview the weight difference is really minmal.
How come Endeavour with SSMEs is heavier?
Stefan :)
Post by: paulhbell07 on 01/26/2007 05:12 pm
How much does enterprise weigh
Post by: Jim on 01/26/2007 05:33 pm
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paulhbell07 - 26/1/2007 1:12 PM
So only approx 6,000lbs difference between orbiters. Not as much as I thought.
How much does enterprise weigh
that is as much as some spacecraft
Post by: nathan.moeller on 01/26/2007 05:51 pm
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paulhbell07 - 26/1/2007 12:12 PM
So only approx 6,000lbs difference between orbiters. Not as much as I thought.
How much does enterprise weigh
It doesn't sound like much but every pound can make a difference when it comes to mission planning and execution. The size of payload bays also varies a little bit from shuttle to shuttle I believe. Columbia had the smallest bay of all. That also makes a difference when it comes to assigning payloads to spacecraft.
Enterprise was probably a little bit lighter because it was a landing-test article for the most part. It was in the neighborhood of 150,000 lbs. I don't believe it ever had real main engines. They were simulations, as were the OMS engines. I could be wrong but that's the jist I got from KSC.
Post by: Jim on 01/26/2007 05:54 pm
Post by: nathan.moeller on 01/27/2007 02:02 am
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Jim - 26/1/2007 12:54 PM
payload bays were all the same
Must have misunderstood something. I remember a History Channel documentary saying they considered taking Columbia out of the service in 2001 because of its age and limited cargo capacity. But then again I guess that had to do with weight not payload bay size. Can you elaborate a bit on what caused the differences in weight?
Post by: Jorge on 01/27/2007 02:46 am
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nathan.moeller - 26/1/2007 9:02 PMQuoteJim - 26/1/2007 12:54 PM
payload bays were all the same
Must have misunderstood something. I remember a History Channel documentary saying they considered taking Columbia out of the service in 2001 because of its age and limited cargo capacity. But then again I guess that had to do with weight not payload bay size. Can you elaborate a bit on what caused the differences in weight?
Columbia was built using an earlier (and more conservative) structural loads database, so its internal structure was a bit heavier than the later orbiters.
There was also quite a bit of Development Flight Instrumentation (DFI) in Columbia that wasn't in the later orbiters. Much of that had been removed by the time of STS-107. Ironically, some of the instrumentation that remained provided important forensic evidence for the CAIB.
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JRF
Post by: Chris Bergin on 01/31/2007 01:32 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Work continues in prep for RH OMS pod removal; scheduled for Thursday, Feb 8.
OEL work continues with wire cutting, crimping, terminating, and harness buildup in support of the SSPTS mod.
New PR - COM-3-34-0413. Suspect active pitting corrosion on mounting surface of GPS Receiver. Engineering analysis I/W.
Post by: Do Shuttles Dream on 01/31/2007 01:00 pm
Post by: Jim on 01/31/2007 01:15 pm
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Do Shuttles Dream - 31/1/2007 9:00 AM
How long does she have to go through post flight processing? Is there a point where pre-flight processing begins, or do they both overlap?
They overlap
Post by: Orbiter Obvious on 02/01/2007 02:14 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/02/2007 06:59 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Hyper de-servicing and pod removal preps continue supporting removal of the RH OMS pod.
122V-0001 Fuel cell #3 flow meter T\S BOBs installed yesterday; pick up with testing today.
FWD, MID, and AFT continues with SSPTS mod.
Window #5 installation is complete; final torques complete; loctite on hold for lot# issues on windows 1 & 2. Window #6 removal completed on 2nd shift.
LH2 and LO2 monoball removal will be put into work today with monoball connector inspections scheduled for tomorrow.
PLT\CDR seats ICU fit check complete and good.
Post by: MySDCUserID on 02/02/2007 10:46 pm
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nathan.moeller - 26/1/2007 9:02 PMQuoteJim - 26/1/2007 12:54 PM
payload bays were all the same
Must have misunderstood something. I remember a History Channel documentary saying they considered taking Columbia out of the service in 2001 because of its age and limited cargo capacity. But then again I guess that had to do with weight not payload bay size. Can you elaborate a bit on what caused the differences in weight?
I believe the payload bay difference was the airlock position. In the payload bay vs. in the mid deck.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/05/2007 12:30 pm
· Working prep for R/H pod removal. Continuing with SSPTS modifications.
· TPS inspection is 80% complete.
Post by: nathan.moeller on 02/05/2007 04:39 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/08/2007 10:47 am
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nathan.moeller - 5/2/2007 5:39 PM
How long do they expect installation of the SSPTS to take? Are we talking weeks? Months? Since the contract was approved in late 2005 and Endeavour already has the system, it couldn't have taken too long to install.
On the STS-122 baseline presentation on L2, you can see it doesn't take all that long. I've highlighted it:
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/13/2007 11:38 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
V1158, hyper deservicing, oxidizer sampling was completed on 1st shift Friday, and fuel sampling was completed on 2nd shift Friday. Fuel and oxidizer flange disconnects were completed on Saturday. Air off was 0745 Saturday morning. OPF-3 opened at 0827 Saturday. OV-103 powered down at 1141 hours.
LOB elevon spring R&R was worked over the weekend. An engineer was contacted to resolve some discrepancies between the removed hardware and the paper. More to follow.
Panel A15 was successfully removed from the flight deck on Saturday.
SSPTS wire routing work was performed throughout the weekend and is scheduled to continue for the remainder of this week.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/16/2007 10:26 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
RH OMS pod removal is scheduled for next Monday 2/19/07 – pre-operations continue this week.
V3609 Ox and fuel GSE evacuations are complete.
SSPTS mod work in the forward, midbody, and aft continues; vehicle power down is required for this work.
LH and RH MLGD BRI enhancement mod work continues this week.
Flight controls ASA #2 R&R continues today. The ASA has been removed and mold impressions are being evaluated.
STR-A029 CHIT, J6176, mid fuselage sampling and fastener replacement in midbody bays 8, 9, and 10 LH/RH BWT/AWT continues.
Windows # 4, 5, & 6 R&R is complete; window #7 R&R is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday next week.
ECL-1964 FES controller removal picks up today.
FRCS purge circuit #1 and PVD check valve functionals pick up today; requires forward purge circuit be brought down.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/19/2007 03:04 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)
Are in power-down period for SSPTS mod work. Continuing to press for RH pod removal, targeted for Monday.
Tin whisker LRU R&R continues; currently working on ASA 2.
Post by: Jamie Young on 02/20/2007 02:26 am
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Post by: uko on 02/20/2007 11:05 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/20/2007 11:27 am
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uko - 20/2/2007 12:05 PM
Maybe not the right place to ask this, but does anyone know how many days can the SSPTS theoretically add to a shuttle mission to ISS?
The modification will allow orbiters (Discovery and Endeavour) to dock for up to 12 days...which is a 40 percent increase on the current limits.
Post by: STS Tony on 02/20/2007 09:39 pm
Post by: Gerald Andrew Richli on 02/23/2007 12:07 pm
Post by: Jim on 02/23/2007 12:31 pm
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Gerald Andrew Richli - 23/2/2007 8:07 AM
I saw on Kennedy Live video feeds camara no. 3 a view of Discovery payload bay stripped of Worldly Goods. They must be working hard in preparing for STS-122, 1E. :) What say ya?
Just the payload bay liners removed. Something done for every mission
Post by: jacqmans on 02/23/2007 08:41 pm
Vehicle: Discovery
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. The
right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod was removed this week.
Technicians are busy working on Discovery's electrical system,
preparing for the installation of the new station-to-shuttle power
transfer system (SSPTS) modification. This system will allow the
orbiter and International Space Station to share power, which will
enable the orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time. Work
is also under way to change out Discovery's cockpit windows, with the
removal and replacement of window No. 8 completed this week.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 02/26/2007 07:51 pm
Power down SSPT mod
TPS operations in work
SSPTS harness routing termination in work
Tin whisker LRU R&R ESA2 complete
LOV Elevon spring R&R in work integrated with tile work
R pod transferred to HMF complete
MPSCV R&R in work
Flow line inspections in work
MLGDVRI tile mod in work
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/03/2007 11:32 am
Orbiter powered down
Critical path operations in work
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/05/2007 03:20 pm
Critical path ops are in work
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/05/2007 04:00 pm
Power down SSPTS mod TPS operations in work
SSPTS harness routing termination in work
Lov Elevon spring R&R in work integrated with tile work
MPS CV R&R in work
MPS 12 inch flow line inspections in work
MLGDD tile mod in work
Pre fits
AMEC EMEC removal complete
Post by: psloss on 03/07/2007 09:56 pm
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/detail.cfm?mediaid=31501
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/09/2007 12:15 am
Continuing with powered-down SSPTS mod. MPS check valve (12 inch flow liner inspection) R&R continues. On main landing gear BRI mods, continuing with pre-fits.
Post by: jacqmans on 03/09/2007 09:26 pm
Columbus Laboratory
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007
Launch Pad: TBD
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.
Technicians are busy working on Discovery's electrical system,
preparing for the installation of the new Station to Shuttle Power
Transfer System modification. This system will allow the orbiter and
International Space Station to share power, which will enable the
orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time. Work is also
under way to replace thermal tile around the main landing gear door
and the external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as BRI tile.
Water spray boiler No. 1 installation was completed, and main
propulsion system flow liner inspections are under way.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/10/2007 05:27 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Work continues in the forward, mid and aft on the SSPTS mod.
Work continues by the Mod Squad on window #3 fastener heads and posts.
Left and right wing main landing gear BRI mod is in work.
MPS-418, MPS 12" FLOW Liner inspections on engines #2 and #3 are in work.
MPS-A0098, Mod Squad continues with check valves 5, 6 and 7 assembly buildups.
V1291, Flash evaporator system inspections are complete.
V5F18, Landing gear isolation valve replacement installation worked yesterday.
INS-381, MTU replacement is currently being performed. A minor nick was observed on the coldplate. Awaiting mold readings. Installation has been rescheduled to Monday.
Weekend work: TPS ops and window #3 fastener mod work; window removal on Sunday.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/13/2007 06:57 pm
Work continues in the forward, mid and aft on the SSPTS mod.
V5G06 SCUs 1 and 2 have been removed.
Window #3 removal was completed on Sunday.
APU-0681, APU #3 thermostat replacement is complete.
Check Valves 5, 6, and 7 installation are scheduled to pick up Wednesday and continue through Friday.
Rotational Hand Controller (RHC) installation is scheduled for today.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/14/2007 06:14 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
SSPTS mod continues in the fwd, mid and aft.
Columbium seal spring R&R continues on the left-hand out-board elevon. The gap filler compression was not per specification. The panel and seal were removed to rework the gap filler; and is currently under engineering evaluation.
MPS check valves 5, 6, and 7 R&R continues in work.
High Crew completed the pic board installations yesterday supporting the window #3 fastener mod.
SSME LO2 and LH2 test plate installation was completed yesterday.
Post by: UK Shuttle Clan on 03/16/2007 09:05 am
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psloss - 7/3/2007 4:56 PM
A few new shots of Discovery in the KSC Media Gallery; here's one:
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/detail.cfm?mediaid=31501
The cargo bay looks almost gutted. Is this normal for processing, or because of SSPTS?
Post by: Jim on 03/16/2007 10:01 am
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UK Shuttle Clan - 16/3/2007 7:05 AMQuotepsloss - 7/3/2007 4:56 PM
A few new shots of Discovery in the KSC Media Gallery; here's one:
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/detail.cfm?mediaid=31501
The cargo bay looks almost gutted. Is this normal for processing, or because of SSPTS?
normal. The payload bay liners (blankets) have been removed. There isn't a "hard" divider between the payload bay and the orbiter
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/16/2007 04:58 pm
Post by: jacqmans on 03/16/2007 08:44 pm
Columbus Laboratory
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007
Launch Pad: TBD
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.
Work on the installation of the new Station to Shuttle Power Transfer
System continues in the forward, mid-body and aft sections of the
vehicle. This system will allow the orbiter and International Space
Station to share power, which will enable the orbiter to remain
docked for longer periods of time.
Work is also under way to prepare for the installation of fuel cell
No. 2. Technicians continue replacing thermal tile around the main
landing gear door and the external tank doors with a stronger tile,
known as BRI tile.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/18/2007 02:17 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
SSPTS mod continues in the fwd, mid, and aft.
New PR STR-3-34-9429, Outboard columbium seal stationary half does not seat properly on the poly-mide strip.
X-rays associated with the MPS check valves 5, 6, and 7 R&R work was completed yesterday.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/20/2007 12:05 am
OV-103 (STS-122)
· SSPTS mod going well. On forward, are reinstalling panels. In mid and aft, continuing with OEO connector rework, continuity checks and closeouts. Still targeting March 28th for power on OV-103.
· Fuel cell #2 in bay for inspection today, and will install tomorrow.
Post by: Martin FL on 03/20/2007 09:55 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/22/2007 01:57 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
DSC OA2 removal was completed yesterday, and the required card swap will be in work today. Av Bay 5 coldplate scratch evaluation per ECL-1975 is scheduled for today – mold impressions were taken last evening and are under engineering evaluation.
ADTA #3 and #4 removal is scheduled for today.
V5R01 Fuel Cell #2 installation is scheduled for Thursday 1st and 2nd shift.
Post by: jacqmans on 03/23/2007 08:30 pm
Columbus Laboratory
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007
Launch Pad: TBD
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.
Work on the installation of the new station to shuttle power transfer
system (SSPTS) continues in the forward, mid-body and aft section of
the vehicle. This system will allow the orbiter and International
Space Station to share power, which will enable the orbiter to remain
docked for longer periods of time.
Fuel cell No. 2 is being installed today, and technicians continue to
replace thermal tile around the main landing gear door and the
external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as BRI tile.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/24/2007 02:26 am
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Aft av bay 5 coldplate scratch evaluation per ECL-1975 was completed yesterday. All discrepancies have been repaired and the DSC OA2 reinstallation is scheduled for 1st shift today.
MPS Check Valve (CV5) benchwork was completed yesterday. Installation/brazing/x-rays by Mod Squad is scheduled for Monday.
Fuel Cell #2 installation is scheduled for today.
Post by: shuttlefan on 03/24/2007 12:29 pm
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Chris Bergin - 23/3/2007 10:26 PM
More L2 snippets (dated today):
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Aft av bay 5 coldplate scratch evaluation per ECL-1975 was completed yesterday. All discrepancies have been repaired and the DSC OA2 reinstallation is scheduled for 1st shift today.
MPS Check Valve (CV5) benchwork was completed yesterday. Installation/brazing/x-rays by Mod Squad is scheduled for Monday.
Fuel Cell #2 installation is scheduled for today.
Sorry if this was confirmed earlier, but, Chris, can you confirm that SRB stacking for STS-118 is on hold until STS-117 vacates the VAB again?
Post by: sts1canada on 03/24/2007 02:56 pm
The STS-118 Booster stacking operation is currently planned to begin no earlier than May 2, 2007 according to the information I have seen here in the L2 section. This is a no earlier date and it will probably slip some more. This SRB stack, known as BI-130 cannot be stacked until the STS-117 stack moves out of the VAB HB (high bay) 1, the other available HB 3 for stacking is not available right now as the HB exterior doors are in maintenance right now.
Richard
Post by: shuttlefan on 03/24/2007 03:25 pm
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sts1canada - 24/3/2007 10:56 AM
Hi Shuttlefan,
The STS-118 Booster stacking operation is currently planned to begin no earlier than May 2, 2007 according to the information I have seen here in the L2 section. This is a no earlier date and it will probably slip some more. This SRB stack, known as BI-130 cannot be stacked until the STS-117 stack moves out of the VAB HB (high bay) 1, the other available HB 3 for stacking is not available right now as the HB exterior doors are in maintenance right now.
Richard
Thanks, Richard!! :cool:
Post by: sts1canada on 03/24/2007 08:23 pm
http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2006/june/photos/6.06_frontiers.pdf
Thanks.
Richard
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/26/2007 11:42 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/28/2007 04:28 am
Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 03/28/2007 07:44 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 03/29/2007 12:50 pm
V1183 Orbiter/GSE Bus Isolation pre-power-up switch list complete less the test for main bus isolation from ground.
The SSPTS Mod is complete; all connectors mated. Mod no longer a constraint to orbiter power up.
V1003 power-up post SSPTS Mod period with bus drops scheduled for this morning.
MPS Check Valve (CV) 5 benchwork complete. Check Valve (CV5) installation/brazing/x-rays by Mod Squad is scheduled for today, 1st and 2nd shifts.
MLGD BRI Tile Mod Phase 2 continues.
Orbiter power system validation picks up today.
Post by: jacqmans on 03/30/2007 09:01 pm
Columbus Laboratory
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007
Launch Pad: 39-A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.
The installation of the new station-to-shuttle power transfer system
was completed this week. This system will allow the orbiter and
International Space Station to share power, enabling the orbiter to
remain docked for longer periods of time.
The orbiter power system validation was also finished this week.
Technicians continue replacing thermal tile around the main landing
gear door and the external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as
BRI tile.
Post by: anik on 03/31/2007 10:50 am
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[img=http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-122/lores/jsc2007e14480.jpg]
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Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 03/31/2007 02:18 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/02/2007 12:19 am
Post by: kimmern123 on 04/03/2007 10:15 pm
Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 04/04/2007 09:04 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/05/2007 12:14 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
STR-9319, The TPS shop continues with main landing gear door shim installations.
MEQ-395, The port MPM over-center bracket mod was worked yesterday and is expected to continue into next week.
V5079, is in work with left OME heatshield installation.
MPS-A0098, Check valve 5 installation first braze was worked yesterday, the remainder of the brazes will be finished today.
MPS-1789, LH2 line inspections – Preparations were completed on 2nd shift last night to support gimbal flowliner bellows inspections using a 2.4 mm borescope scheduled for 1st shift today.
V1128, LCG loop 2 polishing, circulating and filter installation continues in work all week.
V1025, Flash Evaporator System (FES) functional testing preparations are complete. The functional is scheduled for today.
V1014, C radiator flow controller checkout is complete to date and will continue next Monday.
V5R01, Fuel cell 1 & 3 mass spec leak checks are complete and good.
V1077, Fuel cell coolant servicing preparations continue.
PVD-274, WCCS servicing was in work yesterday and is expected to continue through next week.
HYD-1348 The aft shop is in work with rudder speed brake heater reconnect and blanket installation and will continue today.
V1017, WSB servicing is scheduled to begin today.
V1123, ADTA power up and down was successfully completed yesterday.
Post by: jacqmans on 04/06/2007 09:21 pm
Columbus Laboratory
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.
The orbiter's thermal protection system waterproofing is 90 percent
complete. Leak checks on fuel cells No. 1 and 3 are complete and
good. Servicing of the water spray boiler system began this week, and
fuel cell coolant servicing continues. Wire tray closeouts in the
mid-body are ongoing, and cargo bay closeouts are under way.
Post by: on 04/07/2007 11:31 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/08/2007 01:52 am
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Justin Wheat - 8/4/2007 12:31 AM
Are there any videos of sts-116 landing from inside cameras besides L2? Are there any videos of launch of sts-116 from inside camera with internal comm?
The NASA TV coverage switched to the HUD cam at times, I think, but as far as the full inside cameras (from Deorbit burn, through re-entry, approach to the HAC - via a handheld camcorder - and then HUD for the full landing and post landing) then L2 only. STS-115 is the only one with full sound (also L2 - and easily the best video ever...remember, there's an edited clip that everyone can view: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4813&start=1
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/08/2007 09:13 pm
Orbiter powered down
Next power up scheduled for Monday.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/11/2007 04:02 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Port MPM overcenter bracket mod continues.
LH/RH MLG environmental seal bonds continue.
MPS CV5 is scheduled to be installed today.
MPS-A0098, Check valve assembly bench brazing complete. The check valve will be brazed back into the ship 1st shift today.
V1077, Fuel Cell #2 cooling servicing completed; sampling results good (2.4% dissolved gas). Leak checks were also completed and good.
V1025, FES functional complete. MIT inspection complete with good results.
Completed WSB-1 Controller B LRU electrical retest per V1017.025 and .026. All V1017 LRU electrical retest is complete.
MPS-1789, LH2 feed line inspections: completed Engine 2 upstream liner and slots 1-5 of downstream liner yesterday. Very minor particulate/residue was removed (possibly within cleanliness limits). Remainder of Engine 2 inspections are scheduled for this morning.
Post by: Endeavour118 on 04/12/2007 08:11 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/12/2007 01:21 pm
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Endeavour118 - 12/4/2007 9:11 AM
Don't Forget There Was A Manfest change Flying sts-120 and sts-124 is discovery and sts- 122 and sts-125 is atlantis
Yes, but we have to wait until those changes in the planning documents become officially moved in the next schedule. However, it's very rare for them to revert back.
Post by: nathan.moeller on 04/12/2007 02:48 pm
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Chris Bergin - 7/4/2007 8:52 PMQuoteJustin Wheat - 8/4/2007 12:31 AM
Are there any videos of sts-116 landing from inside cameras besides L2? Are there any videos of launch of sts-116 from inside camera with internal comm?
The NASA TV coverage switched to the HUD cam at times, I think, but as far as the full inside cameras (from Deorbit burn, through re-entry, approach to the HAC - via a handheld camcorder - and then HUD for the full landing and post landing) then L2 only. STS-115 is the only one with full sound (also L2 - and easily the best video ever...remember, there's an edited clip that everyone can view: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4813&start=1
Don't forget the STS-97 entry vid ;) It had sound as well. And Justin, there are some inside launch views on Youtube. Just search STS-116 launch. It'll turn up eventually.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/13/2007 08:46 pm
Post by: jacqmans on 04/14/2007 09:35 am
Columbus Laboratory
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on
Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.
Mechanical and electrical mates and leak checks of fuel cell No. 2 are
done. Coolant servicing for fuel cell No. 2 is complete. Water spray
boiler system servicing and checkout continues. Wire tray closeouts
in the midbody are ongoing and cargo bay closeouts are under way.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 04/17/2007 12:40 pm
OV-103 (STS-122)/OPF-3
Port MPM overcenter bracket mod continues.
WSB #1 fill and bleed was re-scheduled for today.
Post by: psloss on 04/17/2007 09:33 pm
Post by: anik on 05/12/2007 06:17 am
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Post by: MySDCUserID on 06/23/2007 02:41 pm
Since STS-117 concluded at wheels stop, we are now processing for STS-122, and should probably discuss the ferry flight back to KSC here.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/23/2007 02:43 pm
Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 06/25/2007 06:13 pm
http://www.spacepatches.nl/frontpage/columbus_376.jpg
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2007 03:12 pm
Post by: hardware1197 on 07/05/2007 04:23 pm
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/NASA905
EDIT: Interestingly, looks like they decided to divert. They changed the flightplan in flight from the SLF to KEDW and diverted to Ellington. Perhaps it was scheduled, but the flightpath sure looks like the veered over to Ellington.
Post by: Shuttle Man on 07/05/2007 06:22 pm
Post by: DaveS on 07/05/2007 08:29 pm
Post by: jacqmans on 07/07/2007 08:33 am
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Atlantis returned to Kennedy Space Center from the Dryden Flight
Research Center landing site on Tuesday at 8:24 a.m. aboard the
Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747 airplane. The orbiter
was demated from the aircraft and towed to Orbiter Processing
Facility bay 1, arriving just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday following
several weather delays. Operations are under way to remove the tail
cone, which was installed for protection during the ferry flight.
Window inspections are complete and soft covers have been installed.
Workers are inspecting the orbiter's thermal protection system,
including the wing leading edge reinforced carbon-carbon panels, as
well as the chin panel and nose cap.
Post by: rkoenn on 07/09/2007 11:09 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/09/2007 01:19 pm
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rkoenn - 9/7/2007 12:09 PM
The latest article on shuttle manifests showed that Atlantis was going to be given a reprieve and fly 4 more missions instead of 2. However if you look at the latest long term manifest you will see it is up in the air again after STS-126. I have spoken with some folks out here at KSC and am now hearing that Atlantis will only fly the original manifest which includes STS-122 and 125 and then me mothballed as well as being a spare parts bin. I was told this from someone who had listened in on a talk with KSC's director. So I don't know of the accuracy of this information but it does tend to lend credence when you see that the long term manifest is up in the air.
The latest article relating to a FAWG manifest was based on the new long term schedule, and we also recieved the latest FAWG which you're speaking about here with the "Under Review" notes.
This does not mean anything in relation to Atlantis. The changes to OMDP periods was the kicker and ensures Atlantis flies to 2010 because one flight needs to be taken from the other two orbiters as a result. The newer manifest (which followed about a week later) simply concentrated on the next few flights and made no references (as opposed to changing the previous long-term) to Atlantis' retirement date.
Now if that's changed again, then I expect it to be documented (which it isn't - the documentation shows Atlantis now with four flights to go). We will continually monitor the documentation and work off that.
Post by: psloss on 07/09/2007 01:59 pm
Post by: psloss on 07/10/2007 07:12 pm
http://webcams.ksc.nasa.gov/ImgCap/Camera1/Camera1html.htm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/10/2007 07:26 pm
Post by: DaveS on 07/10/2007 07:31 pm
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Trekkie07 - 10/7/2007 9:26 PMLeft: OMS engine nozzle
Is that an SSME and an OMS Pod?
Right: SSME#1 nozzle.
Post by: JayP on 07/11/2007 12:48 pm
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jacqmans - 7/7/2007 3:33 AM
Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight (1E) -
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Atlantis returned to Kennedy Space Center from the Dryden Flight
Research Center landing site on Tuesday at 8:24 a.m. aboard the
Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747 airplane. The orbiter
was demated from the aircraft and towed to Orbiter Processing
Facility bay 1, arriving just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday following
several weather delays. Operations are under way to remove the tail
cone, which was installed for protection during the ferry flight.
Window inspections are complete and soft covers have been installed.
Workers are inspecting the orbiter's thermal protection system,
including the wing leading edge reinforced carbon-carbon panels, as
well as the chin panel and nose cap.
This may be a dumb question, but how do they get the tailcone back to Dryden? Obviously thay can't take it on the SCA. Does it break down into smaller pieces? Do they ship it by truck or air freighter?
Post by: DaveS on 07/11/2007 12:50 pm
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JayP - 11/7/2007 2:48 PMPlease read all tail cone related Q&As in the Shuttle Q&A thread in the General Discussion section. These questions have been answered over and over since Atlantis arrived back at KSC.
This may be a dumb question, but how do they get the tailcone back to Dryden? Obviously thay can't take it on the SCA. Does it break down into smaller pieces? Do they ship it by truck or air freighter?
Post by: jacqmans on 07/12/2007 05:08 pm
Post by: jacqmans on 07/13/2007 08:05 pm
Laboratory Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, overall inspection of the
orbiter's thermal protection system is about 80 percent complete.
This includes thermography inspection of the left and right wing
reinforced carbon-carbon panels, along with the chin panel and nose
cap. The main landing gear tires have been removed, the strongbacks
were installed on the payload bay doors, and the doors have been
opened. The forward reaction control system thruster and vernier
inspection began this week, as did removal of the main engine dome
heat shields. Preparations for engine removal are under way.
Post by: eeergo on 07/16/2007 08:50 pm
Images of the inspection of the derailed SRMs for this mission have been posted in KSC Media Archive: http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
Post by: DaveS on 07/18/2007 10:10 pm
Post by: DaveS on 07/18/2007 11:29 pm
Post by: Bruce H on 07/18/2007 11:47 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/19/2007 02:23 pm
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5170
Post by: kimmern123 on 07/19/2007 02:51 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/19/2007 03:04 pm
Post by: C5C6 on 07/20/2007 01:15 am
looking at that picture, that worker is inside a SRB segment? that black thick ring is propellant? and the purple ring? i'm clueless.......
Post by: Jim on 07/20/2007 01:20 am
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C5C6 - 19/7/2007 9:15 PM
http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images//small/07pd1873-s.jpg
looking at that picture, that worker is inside a SRB segment? that black thick ring is propellant? and the purple ring? i'm clueless.......
yes, yes and insulation
Post by: whitewatcher on 07/20/2007 11:18 am
Post by: jacqmans on 07/20/2007 07:30 pm
Laboratory Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, the orbiter's dome heat
shields and main engines have been removed. The checkout of the
forward reaction control system is complete. Windows No. 5 and 6 were
removed and replaced. The orbiter boom sensor system has been removed
and inspected, with reinstallation set for next week.
Post by: jacqmans on 07/27/2007 08:53 pm
Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, the orbiter boom sensor
system has been removed, inspected and reinstalled in the orbiter.
Windows No. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 have been removed and replaced. The
external tank door push test, which measures actuator performance, is
complete. Technicians are performing hypergolic fuel system testing
on the orbital maneuvering system pods.
Post by: jacqmans on 08/10/2007 09:06 pm
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Bay No. 1, workers are installing new, stronger
tiles, known as BRI tiles, around the main landing gear doors.
Hydraulic positioning of the body flap and elevons is complete. The
main landing gear tires were installed. Removal and replacement of
fuel cell No. 3 due to abnormal voltage readings is under way.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 08/10/2007 11:17 pm
Post by: on 08/13/2007 12:25 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 08/13/2007 12:40 am
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Justin Wheat - 13/8/2007 1:25 AM
is ET-125 on dock at KSC? It was suppose to be on dock today 8-12-07?
Nope. It's due at the start of September now (which is fine by the way).
Post by: Chris Bergin on 08/16/2007 02:29 am
Wire separation in work
MPSG HE tank replacement in work
APU heater mod in work
Left pod removal preps in work
WSB component replacement in work
Post by: jacqmans on 08/17/2007 09:55 pm
Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, work began this week on
modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring, which
involves rerouting new wires and installing new resistors. Workers
also continued installing new, stronger tiles, known as BRI tiles,
around the main landing gear doors. Installation of the main
propulsion system tanks is under way. Removal of the left-hand
orbital maneuvering system pod to allow for a valve replacement is
scheduled for later today.
Post by: psloss on 08/18/2007 01:10 pm
Post by: ChrisC on 08/21/2007 04:35 am
"Currently scheduled for launch Dec. 6, the launch window closes about one week later."
Is this true? I can't find anything to back it up. I'm planning on attending this launch.
Post by: Rocket Guy on 08/21/2007 05:18 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 08/21/2007 06:07 am
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ChrisC - 21/8/2007 5:35 AM
In the context of looking for a solution to the feedline bracket foam loss problem, and associated schedule slips, Bill Harwood wrote today about STS-122:
"Currently scheduled for launch Dec. 6, the launch window closes about one week later."
Is this true? I can't find anything to back it up. I'm planning on attending this launch.
From the FAWG manifest we put on L2 back in June. We'll see what we can update (documentation of this).
Post by: ChrisC on 08/21/2007 02:16 pm
Can someone provide an update on whether the window closes on the 11th (as seen in June FAWG) or 13th (Ben's memory above)? And is that close date the last possible launch date, or the first day of exclusion?
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Post by: jacqmans on 08/25/2007 07:27 am
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, technicians continue making
modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This work
involves rerouting new wires and installing new resistors. Workers
also continued installing new, stronger tiles, known as Boeing
Reusable Insulation (BRI) tiles, around the main landing gear doors.
Installation of the main propulsion system tanks is complete, with
leak checks planned next week. Waterproofing of the orbiter's thermal
protection system is planned for Sunday. The left-hand orbital
maneuvering system pod was removed to allow for a valve replacement.
Post by: simpl simon on 08/30/2007 04:26 pm
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jacqmans - 25/8/2007 9:27 AM
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
I heard recently that a possible slip in the launch date of "2 to 3 days" was being discussued. Can anyone comment on that?
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simpl simon - 30/8/2007 5:26 PMQuotejacqmans - 25/8/2007 9:27 AM
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
I heard recently that a possible slip in the launch date of "2 to 3 days" was being discussued. Can anyone comment on that?
Not heard that, but if so, then won't it become a four day launch window?!
Post by: jacqmans on 08/31/2007 09:04 pm
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, workers continue making
modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This work
involves rerouting new wires and installing new resistors.
Inspections of the main propulsion system flow liners are complete,
and the drag chute door has been installed. Orbiter power system
validation will begin next week after the vehicle is powered up.
Post by: faustod on 09/01/2007 10:00 am
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faustod - 1/9/2007 11:00 AM
What about the ET-125 shipment to KSC ?
According to L2 processing chart update (Aug 30), completition date slipped to Sept. 5 (due to one LO2 Feedline bracket rework due to a crack found via X-ray).
Still lots of time in the bank.
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shuttlefan - 4/9/2007 7:58 PMThat depends on when the STS-120 stack leaves the VAB. But currently it's NET Sept. 27.
What is the SRB start stacking date?
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Bret - 4/9/2007 3:58 PM
With Sept 27 now looking more likely for STS-120 stack to depart VAB, what is the likely impact to the processing timeline on the STS-122 mission? (I had heard the possibility of doing the "SRB shuffle" to gain a few days, but it looks like that didn't happen.)
We don't really know yet. Theoretically, STS-120 could be rolled out in the early morning and then the MLP for STS-122 could be moved in immediately to support SRB stacking later that day or early the next day. We've just got to wait and see what the managers decide to do. It should also be noted that this flight could easily slip to January 2008 because of the tight processing time and extremely short launch window in December.
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Bret - 4/9/2007 3:58 PMIf you look at the schedule on Bill Harwood's site, you can see where some of the other milestones are on the schedule:
With Sept 27 now looking more likely for STS-120 stack to depart VAB, what is the likely impact to the processing timeline on the STS-122 mission? (I had heard the possibility of doing the "SRB shuffle" to gain a few days, but it looks like that didn't happen.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/currentglance.html#LAUNCHES
ET/SRB mating was scheduled for October 8, so you get an idea about how much time they would have to work with in terms of start SRB stacking to ready for ET mate. (The tank also has to be ready, of course.)
Orbiter lift to mate was scheduled for October 30.
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Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 09/06/2007 03:54 pm
Thanks
:)
EDIT: Have been experiencing some problems with the link, so here's the main page:
http://shuttlediscovery.blogspot.com/
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ShuttleDiscovery - 6/9/2007 11:54 AM
I've made a mission poster similar to my STS-120 one including the ISS as it will look after the 1E stage. PM (Private Message) me with any comments as i'd hate to clog up this thread with unecessary posts!
http://bp1.blogger.com/_9LYc2Zpf5t8/RuAhYs6pjPI/AAAAAAAAAE8/gq3ck6v2dIc/s1600/122.jpg
Thanks
:)
That's interesting. Site says something about "ACESS FORBIDDEN"...
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I've made a mission poster similar to my STS-120 one including the ISS...
Not a processing update!
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Bret - 5/9/2007 9:32 AM
Thanks for the updates. I agree that Dec 6 looks to be aggressive on a number of processing fronts.
Yep, it's tight.
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ShuttleDiscovery - 6/9/2007 11:54 AM
I've made a mission poster similar to my STS-120 one including the ISS as it will look after the 1E stage. PM (Private Message) me with any comments as i'd hate to clog up this thread with unecessary posts!
Thanks
:)
EDIT: Have been experiencing some problems with the link, so here's the main page:
http://shuttlediscovery.blogspot.com/
COOL! Awesome poster! Might even be better than the one you did for STS-120!
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STS Tony - 6/9/2007 6:46 PMQuoteShuttleDiscovery - 6/9/2007 10:54 AM
I've made a mission poster similar to my STS-120 one including the ISS...
Not a processing update!
Chill! This guy's done some great work on the other pre-processing threads. We don't start biting people's heads off around here until processing gets tight.
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Chandonn - 7/9/2007 12:53 AMQuoteShuttleDiscovery - 6/9/2007 11:54 AM I've made a mission poster similar to my STS-120 one including the ISS as it will look after the 1E stage.COOL! Awesome poster! Might even be better than the one you did for STS-120!
Absolutely, those are really nice posters! However, they're so realistic that it spoils the mistery of the future look of the station ;)
Post by: nathan.moeller on 09/07/2007 04:24 pm
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eeergo - 7/9/2007 11:21 AMQuoteChandonn - 7/9/2007 12:53 AMQuoteShuttleDiscovery - 6/9/2007 11:54 AM I've made a mission poster similar to my STS-120 one including the ISS as it will look after the 1E stage.COOL! Awesome poster! Might even be better than the one you did for STS-120!Absolutely, those are really nice posters! However, they're so realistic that it spoils the mistery of the future look of the station ;)
Agree to a certain point, but nothing ever beats the real thing. The pictures are neat, but the images we'll get in October and December will completely show these up (no offense on the Photoshop jobs!). Great posters!
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Bret - 5/9/2007 9:32 AM
Thanks for the updates. I agree that Dec 6 looks to be aggressive on a number of processing fronts.
I'm not too worried about it. They turned Atlantis around and had her back on the pad for STS-117 about four and a half months after STS-115 ended. We're looking at about the same amount of time between STS-117 landing and STS-122 being on the pad. My only concern is about them tarrying on the launch pad so darn close to the beta cutout. The launch window is only one week. What are the options for January, should they miss the December window?
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nathan.moeller - 7/9/2007 11:30 AMQuoteBret - 5/9/2007 9:32 AM
Thanks for the updates. I agree that Dec 6 looks to be aggressive on a number of processing fronts.
I'm not too worried about it. They turned Atlantis around and had her back on the pad for STS-117 about four and a half months after STS-115 ended.
Orbiter processing is not the constraint here -- they are in great shape there. Problem is how to acheive an Oct 8 ET/SRB mate when they can't even begin SRB stacking until STS-120 vacates the VAB?
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Chris Bergin - 7/9/2007 11:38 AM
Writing an article on how NASA have a plan to mitigate timeline concerns for 122 :)
Thanks Chris! I knew they were working on it ... guess we just like to get ahead of ourselves sometimes. Chalk it up to enthusiasm!
Post by: Analyst on 09/07/2007 04:55 pm
Analyst
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Analyst - 7/9/2007 12:55 PMIIRC, there was more time between ET/SRB mate and orbiter rollover in the past...I believe orbiter processing used to be more in the critical path than ET deliveries (as has been the case more since the post Columbia disaster).
How long has been the time between SRB/ET mate and orbiter rollover/mate in the past, e.g. before Columbia? I am not sure, but hasn't it been much less than the 3 weeks today? If so, what additional work is done now?
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Bret - 7/9/2007 11:39 AMQuotenathan.moeller - 7/9/2007 11:30 AMQuoteBret - 5/9/2007 9:32 AM
Thanks for the updates. I agree that Dec 6 looks to be aggressive on a number of processing fronts.
I'm not too worried about it. They turned Atlantis around and had her back on the pad for STS-117 about four and a half months after STS-115 ended.
Orbiter processing is not the constraint here -- they are in great shape there. Problem is how to acheive an Oct 8 ET/SRB mate when they can't even begin SRB stacking until STS-120 vacates the VAB?
Totally missed the point. My bad :) Looking forward to that article Chris.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/07/2007 08:10 pm
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5223
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Post by: jacqmans on 09/07/2007 09:39 pm
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, modifications are finished
on the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This involved rerouting
new wires and installing new resistors. Orbiter power system
validation is complete. Technicians finished waterproofing the
orbiter's thermal protection system last weekend. Checkout and
verification of the orbiter's remote manipulator system, also known
as the shuttle arm, is under way.
Post by: shuttlefan on 09/11/2007 06:06 pm
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shuttlefan - 11/9/2007 7:06 PM
Any word on ET shipping?
Oops, sorry. Forgot to pass it on. It's on its way. Will be at KSC Thursday or Friday.
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Chris Bergin - 11/9/2007 4:10 PMQuoteshuttlefan - 11/9/2007 7:06 PM
Any word on ET shipping?
Oops, sorry. Forgot to pass it on. It's on its way. Will be at KSC Thursday or Friday.
Thanks Chris!
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Chris Bergin - 13/9/2007 8:17 AM
Tank slated for Friday arrival.
Will it also be offloaded and moved to the VAB Friday?
Post by: MKremer on 09/13/2007 06:05 pm
Otherwise both transport and lift Saturday.
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MKremer - 13/9/2007 8:05 PMKeep an eye on this view: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/chan4large.jpg
Transport Friday to VAB (if weather permits). Lift Saturday.
Otherwise both transport and lift Saturday.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/14/2007 01:14 pm
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Chris Bergin - 14/9/2007 3:14 PMSaw the SRB R/V towing the barge on the link posted above.
Tznk should be in port now (was due at this time).
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DaveS - 14/9/2007 9:18 AMQuoteChris Bergin - 14/9/2007 3:14 PMSaw the SRB R/V towing the barge on the link posted above.
Tznk should be in port now (was due at this time).
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Chris Bergin - 7/9/2007 3:10 PM
STS-122: Atlantis mission timeline protected in new plan
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5223
Hale confirms this story :)
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Andy USA - 14/9/2007 8:31 AM
Hale doesn't want to confirm Atlantis being saved, yet.
Because, as he stated, there is no official change yet. It's still an optional plan, and they are still in evaluation mode until after the next few missions.
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DaveS - 14/9/2007 4:58 PM
Now only 0.84 miles to go!
Can you be more specific :bleh:
(That was a joke).
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Chris Bergin - 14/9/2007 6:07 PMTo the dock in the turn basin south of the VAB.QuoteDaveS - 14/9/2007 4:58 PM
Now only 0.84 miles to go!
Can you be more specific :bleh:
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Excellent camera views! :)
Yup, the people at KSC were good to us today! :)
Post by: Bret on 09/14/2007 07:42 pm
1. How fast (mph) are they moving the ET?
2. What are the weather constraints to taking it out of the barge? (e.g. can it get wet? Wind speed probably an issue too)
3. I assume most of these photos were via helicopter?
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Bret - 14/9/2007 3:42 PMThose are screen caps from a video camera on the roof of the VAB. (The number in the upper left identifies it as OTV Camera 080.)
3. I assume most of these photos were via helicopter?
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psloss - 14/9/2007 9:45 PMMore specifically, it's located on the roof of the VAB low bay and not the main high bay building.QuoteBret - 14/9/2007 3:42 PMThose are screen caps from a video camera on the roof of the VAB. (The number in the upper left identifies it as OTV Camera 080.)
3. I assume most of these photos were via helicopter?
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Bret - 14/9/2007 3:42 PM
1. How fast (mph) are they moving the ET?
It takes about 30 minutes from the time the tank leaves the barge to get to the VAB, which is about half a mile away. So, to answer your question, "not very fast"... :)
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DaveS - 14/9/2007 3:58 PM(Sorry for the trivia tangent.)
More specifically, it's located on the roof of the VAB low bay and not the main high bay building.
I don't think so with 080...look at some of the shots from that camera of the last rollout from HB1 that look down on that shuttle.
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Edgecrusher - 14/9/2007 3:02 PMQuoteBret - 14/9/2007 3:42 PM
1. How fast (mph) are they moving the ET?
It takes about 30 minutes from the time the tank leaves the barge to get to the VAB, which is about half a mile away. So, to answer your question, "not very fast"... :)
Reason I asked: PAO always mentions that the MLP crawler moves at 1 mph when transporting stack to pad. Was wondering if ET transport is faster or slower. Quick math would say ... about the same.
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Post by: lsullivan411 on 09/14/2007 09:39 pm
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
Post by: Carl G on 09/15/2007 12:56 am
http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images//large/07pd2457.jpg
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Bret - 14/9/2007 4:19 PMQuoteEdgecrusher - 14/9/2007 3:02 PMQuoteBret - 14/9/2007 3:42 PM
1. How fast (mph) are they moving the ET?
It takes about 30 minutes from the time the tank leaves the barge to get to the VAB, which is about half a mile away. So, to answer your question, "not very fast"... :)
Reason I asked: PAO always mentions that the MLP crawler moves at 1 mph when transporting stack to pad. Was wondering if ET transport is faster or slower. Quick math would say ... about the same.
Well, the crawler's TOP speed is 1 mph, but when it's carrying a Space Shuttle stack to the launch pad it travels UNDER 1mph. For example, the 3.5 mile trip to pad 39A from the VAB takes approximately 6 hours to complete.
Post by: jacqmans on 09/15/2007 05:13 am
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Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, checkout and verification of the
orbiter's remote manipulator system, also known as the shuttle arm,
are complete. Technicians are reinstalling the left orbital
maneuvering system pod, which was removed for a valve repair. System
testing continues in the vehicle. Technicians are checking out the
water spray boiler system.
ET-125, the external fuel tank for mission STS-122, arrived at Kennedy
via barge at 12:30 p.m. today. The tank was then offloaded and
transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where it will be lifted
into a checkout cell on Saturday to allow for processing.
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Chris Bergin - 15/9/2007 3:43 PM
ET-125 now in the Checkout cell in HB4.
Taking a guess that it's this picture?
Post by: Ford Mustang on 09/15/2007 11:39 pm
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
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Ford Mustang - 16/9/2007 1:39 AMThey were uploaded yesterday, so you're a bit late.
Pictures of ET-125 now on the KSC Media Gallery:
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
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DaveS - 15/9/2007 8:04 PMQuoteFord Mustang - 16/9/2007 1:39 AMThey were uploaded yesterday, so you're a bit late.
Pictures of ET-125 now on the KSC Media Gallery:
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
Whoops. :|
Just saw 'em, thought they were uploaded today. Sorry.
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Ford Mustang - 15/9/2007 4:35 PMMaybe...based on the screencap that Dave posted either in the year (during the ET-124 repairs), I'd guess that this is a shot of ET-120, stacked in HB-1. Link to Dave's post is:QuoteChris Bergin - 15/9/2007 3:43 PM
ET-125 now in the Checkout cell in HB4.
Taking a guess that it's this picture?
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=6938&start=571#M134376
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Chandonn - 17/9/2007 6:08 PMYes.
So, did the left hand OMS pod get installed?
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MarkD - 20/9/2007 1:02 AMThat's because it never had the LH2 PAL ramp to begin with. The "footprints" are what is remaining of the PAL ramps after they were removed.
I noticed on this ET, it doesn't have the footprint of the LH2 PAL ramp like the last tanks did.
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MarkD - 19/9/2007 7:49 PM
So ET-125 never had them added? What confuses me is it still has the LO2 PAL ramp footprint, but not for the LH2 ramp. Why is that?
Most likely because this tank had had the LO2 part of its PAL ramp applied before STS-114 flew but not the LH2 part. After 114 it was decided to remove the PAL ramp so the LH2 part was never added and the LO2 part was removed.
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(It would be interesting to know if the LOX side PAL was already sprayed then removed, or if it was still in pre-PAL-spray prep foam removal, when the changeover was made.)
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psloss - 20/9/2007 2:02 PMThis is 3 days ahead of schedule BTW. Last date that I saw for MLP move into High Bay 3 was Sept. 23.
It's a guess based on the timing, but this could be the MLP going into High Bay 3 to prepare for stacking.
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DaveS - 20/9/2007 8:13 AMI saw something Chris posted yesterday that hinted at this...
This is 3 days ahead of schedule BTW. Last date that I saw for MLP move into High Bay 3 was Sept. 23.
(Edit: it was on L2.)
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http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5235
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shuttlefan - 21/9/2007 8:31 AM
Does Atlantis have her SSMEs installed yet?
Early next week.
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MKremer - 21/9/2007 8:43 AMQuoteshuttlefan - 21/9/2007 8:31 AM
Does Atlantis have her SSMEs installed yet?
Early next week.
Thank-you!
Post by: jacqmans on 09/21/2007 11:26 pm
Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 1, workers have reinstalled the
left orbital maneuvering system pod, which was removed for a valve
repair, and interface verification is under way. Technicians continue
checkout of the water spray boiler system. Preparations for engine
installation, which is scheduled for next week, are also in progress.
Checkout of the orbiter docking system is complete.
ET-125, the external fuel tank for STS-122, was lifted into a checkout
cell in the Vehicle Assembly Building last weekend, and processing of
the tank is under way. A mobile launch platform was moved into high
bay No. 3 of the assembly building this week, and stacking of the
STS-122 solid rocket boosters is scheduled to begin next week.
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Real Madrid - 23/9/2007 9:12 PM
Is the belgian Frank de Winne backup? for this mission
Yes, De Winne is the back-up for Eyharts...
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Does SRB stacking begin tomorrow?
I think they've already started. Was due on the 23rd.
Target rollover of Atlantis on November 7.
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Chris Bergin - 25/9/2007 3:58 PMQuoteshuttlefan - 25/9/2007 6:54 PM
Does SRB stacking begin tomorrow?
I think they've already started. Was due on the 23rd.
Target rollover of Atlantis on November 7.
I haven't seen anything on the KSC webcams in the VAB...
Post by: shuttlefan on 09/26/2007 12:21 am
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Trekkie07 - 25/9/2007 5:34 PMQuoteChris Bergin - 25/9/2007 3:58 PMQuoteshuttlefan - 25/9/2007 6:54 PM
Does SRB stacking begin tomorrow?
I think they've already started. Was due on the 23rd.
Target rollover of Atlantis on November 7.
I haven't seen anything on the KSC webcams in the VAB...
Ya that's why I asked.
Post by: DaveS on 09/26/2007 12:43 am
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Chris Bergin - 25/9/2007 9:58 PMWell, the latest ATK report dated Sept. 21 has stacking starting today. But I think that has been delayed since the strike started USA only has one crane crew available and they were busy overseeing the sling removal and disassembly today.Quoteshuttlefan - 25/9/2007 6:54 PM
Does SRB stacking begin tomorrow?
I think they've already started. Was due on the 23rd.
My best guess is either tommorow or Thursday is the new SRB stacking date for STS-122.
Post by: MKremer on 09/26/2007 01:37 am
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shuttlefan - 25/9/2007 12:54 PM
Does SRB stacking begin tomorrow?
My guess would be to keep watch on the KSC webcams page for the first VAB aft skirt delivery.
Post by: DaveS on 09/26/2007 02:02 am
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MKremer - 26/9/2007 3:37 AMAft SRM segment. The aft skirt is a component of the aft SRM segment just like the ETA ring.Quoteshuttlefan - 25/9/2007 12:54 PM
Does SRB stacking begin tomorrow?
My guess would be to keep watch on the KSC webcams page for the first VAB aft skirt delivery.
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 09/28/2007 04:08 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/28/2007 03:50 pm
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Trekkie07 - 28/9/2007 5:08 AM
Ok... I haven't seen this anywhere so.... has SRB stacking begun yet? Seems to me that we should have heard something by now considering all the hype of preserving the launch window by completing HB 3 door maintenance early.
Was delayed by weather (transfer). Looks like they've now started buildup proper.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/28/2007 04:40 pm
LAC: The LAC segment has been transferred to the VAB
Post by: psloss on 09/28/2007 05:46 pm
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Chris Bergin - 28/9/2007 12:40 PMYup:
GENERAL: LH aft booster mate to the MLP is complete.
LAC: The LAC segment has been transferred to the VAB
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 09/28/2007 07:11 pm
Post by: Launch Fan on 09/28/2007 07:16 pm
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Trekkie07 - 28/9/2007 2:11 PM
OK. Thanks... I was just wondering because I hadn't seen anything here or on L2 about this.
It is on L2. Check the ATK Daily Quick Look section.
Post by: psloss on 09/28/2007 08:02 pm
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Launch Fan - 28/9/2007 3:16 PMFYI, that information is in multiple status reports posted on L2. Just have to keep an eye out when Chris starts posting!
It is on L2. Check the ATK Daily Quick Look section.
Post by: nathan.moeller on 09/28/2007 08:29 pm
Post by: Lee Jay on 09/28/2007 08:39 pm
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nathan.moeller - 28/9/2007 2:29 PM
Great to see the stacking finally begin. How many days of contingency time to they have in the 122 processing schedule, assuming a December 6 launch target?
IIRC, one of Chris' articles used the word "just" to describe the time for that mission. I assumed that meant "zero".
Post by: Mike_1179 on 09/28/2007 08:46 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/28/2007 08:59 pm
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Lee Jay - 28/9/2007 9:39 PMQuotenathan.moeller - 28/9/2007 2:29 PM
Great to see the stacking finally begin. How many days of contingency time to they have in the 122 processing schedule, assuming a December 6 launch target?
IIRC, one of Chris' articles used the word "just" to describe the time for that mission. I assumed that meant "zero".
"Just" denoted they had to start 122 processing ahead of 120 rollout to make December 6 with Atlantis. It's a couple of days....and they'll know better during orbiter mate milestones.
Post by: marsguy on 09/29/2007 01:26 am
Post by: Ford Mustang on 09/29/2007 02:29 am
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marsguy - 28/9/2007 9:26 PM
Segment now being lowered onto the MLP:
Now lowered:
Post by: Lee Jay on 09/29/2007 02:38 am
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Chris Bergin - 28/9/2007 2:59 PMQuoteLee Jay - 28/9/2007 9:39 PMQuotenathan.moeller - 28/9/2007 2:29 PM
Great to see the stacking finally begin. How many days of contingency time to they have in the 122 processing schedule, assuming a December 6 launch target?
IIRC, one of Chris' articles used the word "just" to describe the time for that mission. I assumed that meant "zero".
"Just" denoted they had to start 122 processing ahead of 120 rollout to make December 6 with Atlantis. It's a couple of days....and they'll know better during orbiter mate milestones.
Thanks for clarifying, Chris. That's why I said "IIRC" (in case I didn't "RC")!
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 09/29/2007 03:48 am
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Launch Fan - 28/9/2007 3:16 PMQuoteTrekkie07 - 28/9/2007 2:11 PM
OK. Thanks... I was just wondering because I hadn't seen anything here or on L2 about this.
It is on L2. Check the ATK Daily Quick Look section.
Yes... but that information was not posted until this morning. My post was from last night.
Post by: Far Reach on 09/29/2007 05:36 am
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Trekkie07 - 28/9/2007 10:48 PMQuoteLaunch Fan - 28/9/2007 3:16 PMQuoteTrekkie07 - 28/9/2007 2:11 PM
OK. Thanks... I was just wondering because I hadn't seen anything here or on L2 about this.
It is on L2. Check the ATK Daily Quick Look section.
Yes... but that information was not posted until this morning. My post was from last night.
The first sign of stacking wasn't on the ATK reports until the 28th of September report (today). Not sure about time machines on L2. It's got everything else ;)
Post by: jacqmans on 09/29/2007 06:22 am
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Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, workers have completed
interface verification on the left orbital maneuvering system pod.
Pyro mates of the orbiter docking system are complete. Technicians
continue checking out the water spray boiler system. Discovery's
three main engines were installed this week. The auxiliary power unit
leak test and functional electrical checkout are finished.
Friday and Saturday, the STS-122 crew will be at Kennedy Space Center
for the crew equipment interface test, during which the astronauts
will review the configuration of equipment in the crew cabin and
payload bay.
In the Vehicle Assembly Building, processing continues on ET-125, the
external fuel tank for the STS-122 mission. Stacking of the solid
rocket boosters began on Thursday, with the transfer of the left aft
booster to the mobile launch platform high bay No. 3.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/01/2007 01:04 pm
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/01/2007 01:49 pm
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Chris Bergin - 1/10/2007 8:04 AM
As per a bit of the ATK report for Monday on L2, 122 stacking status has the left hand booster half way stacked and the right hand aft in the transfer aisle ready to go on the MLP.
When do they plan to move the stack over to the other highbay now that STS-120 is out of the VAB?
Post by: DaveS on 10/01/2007 02:15 pm
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shuttlefan - 1/10/2007 3:49 PMThat never was the plan. It was one of many ideas that floated around when work on ET-120's feedline brackets looked like it might draw long and hinder ET/SRB mate ops for a prolonged period of time.
When do they plan to move the stack over to the other highbay now that STS-120 is out of the VAB?
High Bay 3 is fully ready to support a full stack and subsequent tollout.
Post by: psloss on 10/01/2007 02:46 pm
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shuttlefan - 1/10/2007 9:49 AMSmall add to Dave's post: the idea of shuffling MLPs had to do with VAB High Bay Two, which is not an integration cell. High Bay 2 is only used for storage and as Dave noted it was only considered for storage in a long delay for STS-120.
When do they plan to move the stack over to the other highbay now that STS-120 is out of the VAB?
The work on High Bay 3 that was completed ahead of schedule essentially brought it back fully "online" as a shuttle integration cell and both integration cells will be used for the next several missions.
Post by: Real Madrid on 10/01/2007 03:11 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/01/2007 03:20 pm
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Real Madrid - 1/10/2007 4:11 PM
the rollout van the space shuttle atlantis is planned for 6th november can Somebody confirms this?
Not sure what you mean, but Rollover of Atlantis to the VAB is November 6, yes. Rollout to the pad is November 13.
Post by: Real Madrid on 10/01/2007 03:32 pm
Post by: psloss on 10/01/2007 03:33 pm
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Real Madrid - 1/10/2007 11:27 AMIf you're talking about towing the orbiters, post-landing or post-ferry they are towed on their landing gear. The transporter is mainly used in pre-launch rollovers.
but than have the NASA two tasks The landing of the space Shuttle Discovery and the rollover van the space shuttle atlantis.
If not, can you clarify?
Post by: Real Madrid on 10/01/2007 03:36 pm
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psloss - 1/10/2007 5:33 PMQuoteReal Madrid - 1/10/2007 11:27 AMIf you're talking about towing the orbiters, post-landing or post-ferry they are towed on their landing gear. The transporter is mainly used in pre-launch rollovers.
but than have the NASA two tasks The landing of the space Shuttle Discovery and the rollover van the space shuttle atlantis.
If not, can you clarify?
No I mean that the NASA had two Jobs to clear the Landing of the space shuttle Discovery on november,6th. and the Roll-over van the Space shuttle Atlantis from the OPF to the VAB.
Post by: psloss on 10/01/2007 03:46 pm
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Real Madrid - 1/10/2007 11:36 AMThose are independent "jobs" and there's no guarantee they will coincide.
No I mean that the NASA had two Jobs to clear the Landing of the space shuttle Discovery on november,6th. and the Roll-over van the Space shuttle Atlantis from the OPF to the VAB.
Post by: jacqmans on 10/01/2007 04:02 pm
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/01/2007 05:52 pm
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psloss - 1/10/2007 9:46 AMQuoteshuttlefan - 1/10/2007 9:49 AMSmall add to Dave's post: the idea of shuffling MLPs had to do with VAB High Bay Two, which is not an integration cell. High Bay 2 is only used for storage and as Dave noted it was only considered for storage in a long delay for STS-120.
When do they plan to move the stack over to the other highbay now that STS-120 is out of the VAB?
The work on High Bay 3 that was completed ahead of schedule essentially brought it back fully "online" as a shuttle integration cell and both integration cells will be used for the next several missions.
Thanks for clearing that up for me, guys!! :)
Post by: psloss on 10/03/2007 12:05 am
Post by: nathan.moeller on 10/03/2007 03:54 am
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/03/2007 01:33 pm
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nathan.moeller - 2/10/2007 10:54 PM
Great to see the stacking is coming along nicely. Seems like it's going pretty quickly, but time's been flying over the past month and a half. OT, but someone mentioned the STS-120 landing and STS-122 rollover possibly coinciding. Have a rollover/rollout and a landing ever coincided before and, if so, did anyone get a picture?
STS-110/Atlantis rolled out to the pad the same day STS-109 landed at the SLF in March'02. :)
Post by: nathan.moeller on 10/03/2007 05:44 pm
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shuttlefan - 3/10/2007 8:33 AMQuotenathan.moeller - 2/10/2007 10:54 PM
Great to see the stacking is coming along nicely. Seems like it's going pretty quickly, but time's been flying over the past month and a half. OT, but someone mentioned the STS-120 landing and STS-122 rollover possibly coinciding. Have a rollover/rollout and a landing ever coincided before and, if so, did anyone get a picture?
STS-110/Atlantis rolled out to the pad the same day STS-109 landed at the SLF in March'02. :)
Yeah, but I'm wanting to know if a shuttle ever landed while another was outside the VAB during rollover or out on the crawlerway during rollout. Would have made for a good photo opportunity!
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/03/2007 06:05 pm
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nathan.moeller - 3/10/2007 12:44 PMQuoteshuttlefan - 3/10/2007 8:33 AMQuotenathan.moeller - 2/10/2007 10:54 PM
Great to see the stacking is coming along nicely. Seems like it's going pretty quickly, but time's been flying over the past month and a half. OT, but someone mentioned the STS-120 landing and STS-122 rollover possibly coinciding. Have a rollover/rollout and a landing ever coincided before and, if so, did anyone get a picture?
STS-110/Atlantis rolled out to the pad the same day STS-109 landed at the SLF in March'02. :)
Yeah, but I'm wanting to know if a shuttle ever landed while another was outside the VAB during rollover or out on the crawlerway during rollout. Would have made for a good photo opportunity!
I know what you were asking, Nathan, but did you ever hear that STS-57 landed at the SLF when the STS-51 crew was aboard Discovery for their TCDT and the two crews actually talked to each other in one of the first orbiter-to-orbiter crew conversations? Also, I THINK I remember hearing that in the pre-Challenger era, a crew doing their TCDT tried to or actually succeeded in talking to an on-orbit crew......
Post by: jacqmans on 10/03/2007 06:53 pm
Post by: psloss on 10/03/2007 08:20 pm
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shuttlefan - 3/10/2007 2:05 PMIt was the 51-D crew on-orbit with 51-B's during the latter's TCDT.
that in the pre-Challenger era, a crew doing their TCDT tried to or actually succeeded in talking to an on-orbit crew......
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/04/2007 05:23 pm
Post by: psloss on 10/04/2007 05:37 pm
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Chris Bergin - 4/10/2007 1:23 PMDon't forget the transfer aisle :) -- you can kind of see at the bottom the right forward center segment is there for lifting.
Part screenshot of the latest ATK Quick Look on L2 for the booster stacking fans on here ;)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/04/2007 10:22 pm
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psloss - 4/10/2007 6:37 PMQuoteChris Bergin - 4/10/2007 1:23 PMDon't forget the transfer aisle :) -- you can kind of see at the bottom the right forward center segment is there for lifting.
Part screenshot of the latest ATK Quick Look on L2 for the booster stacking fans on here ;)
They'll get the idea ;)
Post by: jacqmans on 10/05/2007 08:09 pm
Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 1, workers are installing the
main engine heat shields. Engine integrated testing and mate
operations are complete. Technicians have also completed checkout of
the water spray boiler system. Functional checkout of the external
tank doors is finished. Midbody closeout and inspection work
continues, with final payload bay door closure scheduled for next
week.
In the Vehicle Assembly Building, processing continues on ET-125, the
external fuel tank for the STS-122 mission, including repairs to the
liquid oxygen feedline support bracket foam. In high bay No. 3,
stacking of the solid rocket boosters is under way. The right forward
center booster segment was lifted into the high bay Thursday, and the
left forward center segment will be transferred to the assembly
building and lifted to the stack today and Saturday.
Post by: Ford Mustang on 10/05/2007 09:34 pm
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 10/05/2007 09:59 pm
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/08/2007 04:58 pm
Post by: Felix on 10/08/2007 11:48 pm
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shuttlefan - 8/10/2007 6:58 PM How is SRB stacking going after the weekend? They must be almost stacked.....
From L2:
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/09/2007 12:28 am
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Felix - 8/10/2007 6:48 PMQuoteshuttlefan - 8/10/2007 6:58 PM How is SRB stacking going after the weekend? They must be almost stacked.....From L2:
Thank you very-kindly Felix!!
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/10/2007 12:47 am
Post by: psloss on 10/10/2007 01:18 am
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shuttlefan - 9/10/2007 8:47 PMAs you can see in the bit that Felix posted, the left forward center (LFC) segment had been lifted into position in the integration cell from the transfer aisle, but still hadn't been mated yet, so that was what was next.
How far has SRB stacking advanced over the past 24hrs.?
IIRC from the docs on L2, the schedule has stacking completed by the end of the week (left forward segment, and then the forward assemblies).
Post by: jacqmans on 10/10/2007 06:50 pm
10 October 2007
The European Columbus laboratory is in the final stages of preparation for launch to the International Space Station at the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Columbus is scheduled for launch on board Space Shuttle Atlantis on flight STS-122 in December. Members of the STS-122 crew, including ESA astronauts Hans Schlegel and Leopold Eyharts, recently visited the SSPF to inspect the European Columbus laboratory.
These new images have been released on the occasion of the Columbus Media Day at Kennedy Space Center - click on an image to access the long caption and hi-res version.
http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMC7BV7D7F_index_0.html
Post by: psloss on 10/11/2007 10:43 pm
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=170
Post by: Real Madrid on 10/12/2007 09:37 am
Post by: DaveS on 10/12/2007 09:50 am
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Real Madrid - 12/10/2007 11:37 AMEndeavour as she is next in line after STS-122/1E.
what is the LON Orbiter for STS-122?
Post by: pnrobinson on 10/12/2007 07:58 pm
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 1, midbody closeout and inspection work is complete and the payload bay doors were closed for rollover. Workers continue to close out and inspect the forward and aft sections. The landing gear functional test was successfully performed.
In the Vehicle Assembly Building, processing continues on ET-125, the external fuel tank for mission STS-122. Repairs to the liquid oxygen feedline support bracket foam are complete and access platforms are being removed. In high bay No. 3, stacking of the solid rocket boosters is finished.
Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 10/13/2007 09:59 am
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-122/ndxpage1.html
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/15/2007 06:31 pm
Post by: Chandonn on 10/15/2007 09:53 pm
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Chris Bergin - 15/10/2007 2:31 PM
Boosters are stacked:
AWESOME! I believe we are now looking at ET mating on Wednesday 10/17?
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Chandonn - 15/10/2007 5:53 PMYes.
I believe we are now looking at ET mating on Wednesday 10/17?
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 10/17/2007 05:13 pm
Post by: nathan.moeller on 10/18/2007 04:20 am
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/18/2007 01:49 pm
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nathan.moeller - 17/10/2007 11:20 PM
Any updates on the tank mating?
FT reports the tank mating took place last night... ;)
Post by: Ford Mustang on 10/19/2007 12:34 am
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nathan.moeller - 18/10/2007 12:20 AM
Any updates on the tank mating?
Speaking of, some of the ET mating pictures now in KSC HotPics gallery:
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=4
Post by: ShuttleDiscovery on 10/20/2007 09:30 am
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Post by: MKremer on 10/25/2007 12:20 am
How much space did that engine shop take up? Also, how many engines could you estimate were in there at the time?
Post by: MKremer on 10/25/2007 12:23 am
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joncz - 24/10/2007 7:19 PM
What's that say on the side of the engine bell in picture 145? "CAUTION: Point this end away from you." ???
Heh. No, it says "CAUTION: Do Not Crush Insulation", which is stencilled several times around the outer insulation over every engine bell.
Post by: Andy on 10/25/2007 12:24 am
I think you could fit maybe 5 or 6 in the deck area (there were three or four) and I think there were two in horizontal stands around the corner.
Post by: MKremer on 10/25/2007 12:26 am
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Post by: joncz on 10/25/2007 12:29 am
Such fragility in those insulating tubes in such an extremely hostile environment. And to think that after 8-1/2 minutes of those things firing, sheets of ice have fallen off the outside at MECO.
That engine shop looks like something Rick Hendrick would be at home in. If you squint, you can just make out the 24 on the side of Discovery...
:bleh:
Post by: PA space fan on 10/25/2007 04:51 pm
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MKremer - 24/10/2007 7:23 PMQuotejoncz - 24/10/2007 7:19 PM
What's that say on the side of the engine bell in picture 145? "CAUTION: Point this end away from you." ???
Heh. No, it says "CAUTION: Do Not Crush Insulation", which is stencilled several times around the outer insulation over every engine bell.
Right. Sage advice though, Jon. ;)
Post by: shuttle_buff on 10/26/2007 08:59 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/27/2007 12:55 pm
Post by: OV-107 on 10/27/2007 05:02 pm
I only know that Sally Davis is the lead station flight director.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/27/2007 06:46 pm
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OV-107 - 27/10/2007 6:02 PM
Don´t know if this is the right place for this question but who is the lead shuttle flight director for this mission ?
I only know that Sally Davis is the lead station flight director.
Last list I saw on L2 was this:
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/29/2007 12:00 am
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Chris Bergin - 27/10/2007 7:55 AM
Rollover moved UP. Will be writing an article.
Can you say to what date Chris? ;)
Post by: Rocket Guy on 10/29/2007 12:51 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 10/29/2007 01:49 am
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shuttlefan - 29/10/2007 2:00 AMQuoteChris Bergin - 27/10/2007 7:55 AM
Rollover moved UP. Will be writing an article.
Can you say to what date Chris? ;)
Sorry, that was last week's standup report on L2...but as what Ben said.
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Post by: nathan.moeller on 10/29/2007 03:38 pm
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ChrisC - 29/10/2007 10:24 AM
I heard on NASA-TV yesterday during Leroy Cain's brief interview that the Discovery TPS had been officially cleared for re-entry. Does that that officially clear the Launch On Need requirement for Atlantis, or are there more steps that have to happen? I'm waiting for Atlantis LON requirement to clear before I pull the trigger on my December travel plans (to go to KSC for the launch).
LON processes are never 'stood down' until the current mission is headed home. They always do late inspections after undocking (about 45 miles away) to double check everything before they come home. If something is terribly wrong, they can return to ISS and await rescue. But once those late inspections are cleared, they stand down the LON orbiter and prepare for nominal STS.
Post by: jacqmans on 10/29/2007 08:40 pm
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Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 1, the Atlantis weight and
center of gravity determination is being performed today. The aft,
forward and midbody closeout work is complete. Orbiter system
functional tests have also been completed, and the vehicle is powered
down for rollover.
Tire pressures were adjusted for a final time on Friday, and the
thermography of the RCC leading edge wing panels was also finished.
Based on visual inspections of Discovery, a final thermal blanket
inspection is being performed today on the orbital maneuvering system
pods. A final routine tile inspection of the vehicle is also being
performed. Atlantis will be installed onto the orbiter transporter on
Tuesday. Rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building is currently
planned for 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4.
In high bay No. 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, mate closeout work
continues on the STS-122 external fuel tank and solid rocket
boosters.
At Pad 39-A, pad turnaround activities continue in preparation for the
rollout of space shuttle Atlantis from the Vehicle Assembly Building,
currently targeted for Nov. 11.
Post by: Endeavour118 on 10/31/2007 12:37 am
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Endeavour118 - 30/10/2007 8:37 PM
i read that the launch window is short because of beta angle cut out what is that?
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=6215&posts=6&mid=103920&highlight=beta+angle+cutout&highlightmode=1&action=search#M103920
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 10/31/2007 07:52 pm
Post by: DaveS on 10/31/2007 07:56 pm
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Trekkie07 - 31/10/2007 9:52 PMIt has been there for most of the day now. So it isn't moving right now. Standard pad turn around time is about 14 days.
Crawler moving into position outside Pad A to retrieve MLP.
Post by: psloss on 10/31/2007 08:26 pm
Post by: shuttlefan on 10/31/2007 11:47 pm
Is rollover and rollout still on for Nov.4th and 11th?
Post by: Rob in KC on 10/31/2007 11:50 pm
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shuttlefan - 31/10/2007 7:47 PM
FT reporting that the Columbus launch likely can proceed despite the tear in the array.
We know!!! ;) You're acting like this is news.
They reported it might be off, then they report it might be back on. Stick around here and you'll be able to do without that drama.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 11/01/2007 12:15 am
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shuttlefan - 1/11/2007 1:47 AM
Is rollover and rollout still on for Nov.4th and 11th?
Yes.
Post by: MKremer on 11/01/2007 12:29 am
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shuttlefan - 31/10/2007 7:47 PM
FT reporting that the Columbus launch likely can proceed despite the tear in the array.
Is rollover and rollout still on for Nov.4th and 11th?
Why you're assigning any weight at all to a FT story and speculations - vs - what's reported and updated here, or by Bill Harwood, I have no idea.
Post by: eeergo on 11/01/2007 02:56 pm
And finally, Columbus is being introduced into the payload canister for transport to the pad! Previously, it has undergone final weighing and CG determination (see "SSPF webcam updates" thread in the ISS section for images) and now it's really close to launch (SARJ/SAW/Node permitting ;) )
Post by: Chris Bergin on 11/01/2007 07:35 pm
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Chris Bergin - 1/11/2007 2:15 AMQuoteshuttlefan - 1/11/2007 1:47 AM
Is rollover and rollout still on for Nov.4th and 11th?
Yes.
No :laugh:
They changed it today. Rollover now on the 3rd :cool:
Good job nothing else interesting is going on that day ;)
Post by: nathan.moeller on 11/01/2007 09:46 pm
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Rob in KC - 31/10/2007 7:50 PMQuoteshuttlefan - 31/10/2007 7:47 PM
FT reporting that the Columbus launch likely can proceed despite the tear in the array.
We know!!! ;) You're acting like this is news.
They reported it might be off, then they report it might be back on. Stick around here and you'll be able to do without that drama.
People like this in the media tend to change their stories whether they're true or not so they can keep readers coming back to check on things. Usually not a whole lot of truth to things like this.
Post by: nathan.moeller on 11/01/2007 09:47 pm
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Chris Bergin - 1/11/2007 3:35 PMQuoteChris Bergin - 1/11/2007 2:15 AMQuoteshuttlefan - 1/11/2007 1:47 AM
Is rollover and rollout still on for Nov.4th and 11th?
Yes.
No :laugh:
They changed it today. Rollover now on the 3rd :cool:
Good job nothing else interesting is going on that day ;)
Hopefully we'll get some webcam shots. That's on Saturday so I just might be able to watch it :) Let's hope we don't get an STS-116 rollover situation ;) That had to be the worst live-coverage event we've had here! No images at all!
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Post by: Chandonn on 11/02/2007 05:02 pm
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eeergo - 1/11/2007 11:56 AMAnd finally, Columbus is being introduced into the payload canister for transport to the pad! Previously, it has undergone final weighing and CG determination (see "SSPF webcam updates" thread in the ISS section for images) and now it's really close to launch (SARJ/SAW/Node permitting ;) )
Looking at the pictures, this might be the first pressurized station component to ride in the payload bay right-side up!
Post by: Ford Mustang on 11/02/2007 05:04 pm
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nathan.moeller - 1/11/2007 6:47 PMQuoteChris Bergin - 1/11/2007 3:35 PMQuoteChris Bergin - 1/11/2007 2:15 AMQuoteshuttlefan - 1/11/2007 1:47 AM
Is rollover and rollout still on for Nov.4th and 11th?
Yes.
No :laugh:
They changed it today. Rollover now on the 3rd :cool:
Good job nothing else interesting is going on that day ;)
Hopefully we'll get some webcam shots. That's on Saturday so I just might be able to watch it :) Let's hope we don't get an STS-116 rollover situation ;) That had to be the worst live-coverage event we've had here! No images at all!
I'll be on hand for the roll-over. I've no school until the seventh of November, so..
Post by: nathan.moeller on 11/02/2007 06:07 pm
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shuttlefan - 2/11/2007 12:54 PM
So has rollout to the pad been advanced to Nov.10th?
Should be. They usually target rollout to the pad one week after rollover. But both events can easily slip a day or two and it's not uncommon for that to happen.
Post by: Rapoc on 11/03/2007 01:04 pm
Anybody knows whats on this carrier?
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