Author Topic: LIVE: STS-120 Flight Day 3 - RPM and Docking (Read 89400 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #300 on:** 10/25/2007 07:39 pm »

As Robert said....

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #301 on:** 10/25/2007 07:41 pm »

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rcaron - 25/10/2007 8:21 PM

Any chance we'll hear about yesterday's fuel cell issues at the MMT today? Seems to be quite a lack of details right now and its driving me crazy. The implications of a failed/faulty cell for the mission isn't encouraging either.

Haven't seen anything since. Official systems status is:

MKremer · « **Reply #302 on:** 10/25/2007 07:43 pm »

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rcaron - 25/10/2007 2:21 PM

Any chance we'll hear about yesterday's fuel cell issues at the MMT today? Seems to be quite a lack of details right now and its driving me crazy. The implications of a failed/faulty cell for the mission isn't encouraging either.

It was explained in this morning's briefing - it's wasn't an "issue" with the fuel cell, but with the PGSC they were trying to hook up for a scheduled monitoring and detailed recording of the readings for a period of time. There's nothing wrong with the fuel cell.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #303 on:** 10/25/2007 08:05 pm »

ApolloLee · « **Reply #304 on:** 10/25/2007 08:09 pm »

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MKremer - 25/10/2007 12:43 PM

It was explained in this morning's briefing - it's wasn't an "issue" with the fuel cell, but with the PGSC they were trying to hook up for a scheduled monitoring and detailed recording of the readings for a period of time. There's nothing wrong with the fuel cell.

Great clarification... thanks!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #305 on:** 10/25/2007 08:30 pm »

So far on the RCC inspections, they've got approximately 700 preliminary Regions of Interest (ROIs) have been identified with about 300 being promoted for further evaluation. Those numbers are typical.

Posting that as it shows why it takes a while to clear a vehicle for entry.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #306 on:** 10/25/2007 08:31 pm »

Breifing on:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #307 on:** 10/25/2007 08:31 pm »

All imagery on the ground. All has not been looked at, but is all on the ground. Still looking at them.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #308 on:** 10/25/2007 08:32 pm »

SSPTS looking good.

To leave by FD14, it would be good for the ISS EVAs ahead of 122.

Extending by a day or two would impact that timeline.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #309 on:** 10/25/2007 08:34 pm »

No signs for a need for Focused Inspection at this point.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #310 on:** 10/25/2007 08:34 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #311 on:** 10/25/2007 08:37 pm »

SRB video will be downloaded tonight. Released on Sunday.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #312 on:** 10/25/2007 08:37 pm »

Launch Pad was found to be extreemly clean.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #313 on:** 10/25/2007 08:38 pm »

ET-120's ECO sensors all performed well.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #314 on:** 10/25/2007 08:39 pm »

Mentions the Knife Edge Seal that debuted on one engine this flight (wrote about it) performed well.

jmjawors · « **Reply #315 on:** 10/25/2007 08:41 pm »

Still not prepared to mention that one area of liberation on the ET, apparently.

Andy USA · « **Reply #316 on:** 10/25/2007 08:41 pm »

Why are all the questions about focused inspection??

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #317 on:** 10/25/2007 08:42 pm »

Post-MMT briefing slides found here:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/news/pmmtb_sts120_fd03.html

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #318 on:** 10/25/2007 08:42 pm »

FD2 Inspection 90 percent complete on checking the images.

RPM 25 percent complete.

FD6 is when they clear the TPS, might be earlier.

rdale · « **Reply #319 on:** 10/25/2007 08:48 pm »

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Andy USA - 25/10/2007 4:41 PM

Why are all the questions about focused inspection??

I'm surprised all these reporters are unaware of the basic timelines of review / focused inspection dates / etc. You'd think after doing this for a while they get a basic understanding in how the process works...