STS-122: Rollout and Pad Processing Latest

• STS-122: Rollout and Pad Processing Latest by Chris Bergin on 10 Nov, 2007 07:58
• Article: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5280 - was to include a review of the MOD FRR documents, but given a lot is happening, that will be on a later article.
  
  The above includes processing latest, mission refinement latest (potential SARJ repair during 122), the decreasing liklihood there will be an extension to the window, etc.
  
  All based on L2 info, which is building up nicely for STS-122 ahead of the start of the mission's special section on L2. Flight Data Files expected shortly. Those that were with us for STS-120 will know how kick ass these sections are - with STS-120's still flooding in presentations etc. Sample of some 122 L2 content attached.
  
  
  This thread will cover rollout and pad processing up to launch day.

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• #1 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 08:24
• No signs of Atlantis yet, so it seems the rollout has been delayed.
• #2 by Chris Bergin on 10 Nov, 2007 08:30
• I'm told she's rolling, for what it's worth. No idea, as I don't have any images to go off. Trying to confirm as it doesn't look like it!
• #3 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 08:33
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  Chris Bergin - 10/11/2007  10:30 AM
  
  I'm told she's rolling, for what it's worth. No idea, as I don't have any images to go off. Trying to confirm as it doesn't look like it!

  Just keep an eye here: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/chan15large.jpg
  She would become visible soon if she's rolling.
• #4 by ShuttleDiscovery on 10 Nov, 2007 08:40
• Incredible lack of coverage!  :frown:
• #5 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 08:42
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  ShuttleDiscovery - 10/11/2007  10:40 AM
  
  Incredible lack of coverage!  :frown:

  NASA TV coverage starts at 6:30 am EST.
• #6 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 09:17
• Well, here she is! Rolling out of High Bay 3:

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• #7 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 09:19
• Now totally clear the VAB:

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• #8 by CommanderAce on 10 Nov, 2007 09:19
• Making steady progress
  
  

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• #9 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 09:22
• Now moving past the Launch Control Center:

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• #10 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 09:24
• Now moving out of view:

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• #11 by jok on 10 Nov, 2007 09:36
• http://i16.tinypic.com/85132ps.gif" width="300" border="0" />
  
  
• #12 by ShuttleDiscovery on 10 Nov, 2007 09:49
• Nice animation. Shame we can't see anymore of rollout for now..
• #13 by Felix on 10 Nov, 2007 10:31

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• #14 by psloss on 10 Nov, 2007 10:31
• Live coverage has started.
• #15 by Real Madrid on 10 Nov, 2007 10:39
• when is the arrival at Pad 39A?
• #16 by DaveS on 10 Nov, 2007 10:49
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  Real Madrid - 10/11/2007  12:39 PM
  
  when is the arrival at Pad 39A?

  Should be around 11 am EST.
• #17 by Felix on 10 Nov, 2007 10:51

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• #18 by Felix on 10 Nov, 2007 11:17

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• #19 by Felix on 10 Nov, 2007 11:42

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