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#340 by MKremer on 03 Dec, 2007 23:52
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Ford Mustang - 3/12/2007 6:00 PM
If anyone has a link to the 'Countdown Portal' on NASA's page, could they please post it? Thanks in advance!
This one is still there (takes a few tries to get to now, though):
http://countdown.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/cdt/
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#341 by scott6428 on 03 Dec, 2007 23:54
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Chandonn - 3/12/2007 7:22 PM
QuoteFord Mustang - 3/12/2007 7:00 PM
If anyone has a link to the 'Countdown Portal' on NASA's page, could they please post it?
Took a bit of hunting, as NASA 5.0 has everything scattered everywhere at the moment. It lists now as: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/index.html and "Official Countdown Clock", but reads as a session timeout and displays all zeros. The old countdown clock link no longer works.
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#342 by Ford Mustang on 04 Dec, 2007 00:09
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QuoteFord Mustang - 3/12/2007 6:00 PM
If anyone has a link to the 'Countdown Portal' on NASA's page, could they please post it? Thanks in advance!
This one is still there (takes a few tries to get to now, though):
http://countdown.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/cdt/
That's what I was looking for. Thank you for the other link (I had been watching that, wondering when they'd get it up and running). -
#343 by mkirk on 04 Dec, 2007 00:15
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Ford Mustang - 3/12/2007 6:00 PM
Countdown clock has started!
Information below is located here. If anyone has a link to the 'Countdown Portal' on NASA's page, could they please post it? Thanks in advance!
Countdown begins at the T-43 hour mark (7 p.m.)
Begin final vehicle and facility closeouts for launch
Check out backup flight systems
Review flight software stored in mass memory units and display systems
Load backup flight system software into Atlantis' general purpose computers
Just FYI, there are some significant errors on the timeline posted on that page for tomorrow's activities, PRSD Servicing and T-19 hour hold are the most obvious.
I actually supplied a modified/corrected version to Interspace News that they should post first thing in the morining.
http://www.interspacenews.com
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#344 by Andrewwski on 04 Dec, 2007 01:45
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Here's the old style clock.
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#345 by ItsyAndy on 04 Dec, 2007 01:57
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Anyway I see some of us have problems to reach any page a ksc.nasa.gov as http://www.ksc.nasa.gov and so on... It means missing the video feeds and the media gallery from KSC :-( If the problem is on NASA side, how to let them know?
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#346 by Ford Mustang on 04 Dec, 2007 12:15
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Since I can't find anything on the Interspacenews site (hopefully Mark'll help me out here...
), I'll copy from the NASA page, as linked to before [as I won't be able to update throughout the day, I'll post up to when I will be able to update]:
Middeck and flight-deck platform removal complete (3 a.m.)
Activate and test navigational systems (8 a.m.)
Complete preparations to load power reactant storage and distribution system (10 a.m.)
Flight deck preliminary inspections complete (11 a.m.)
Enter first built-in hold at T-27 hours for a duration of 4 hours (11 a.m.)
Clear launch pad of all non-essential personnel
Perform test of the vehicle's pyrotechnic initiator controllers
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#347 by haywoodfloyd on 04 Dec, 2007 12:17
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Anyone know where I can find the TV schedule spreadsheet on the new NASA Website?
Still looking.
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#348 by haywoodfloyd on 04 Dec, 2007 12:19
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haywoodfloyd - 4/12/2007 8:17 AM
Anyone know where I can find the TV schedule spreadsheet on the new NASA Website?
Still looking.
Never mind.
I found it here.
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/mission_schedule.html
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#349 by ChrisC on 04 Dec, 2007 12:23
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Yeah, the new website doesn't link to it like the old one did. No idea why.
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#350 by jimmiemac on 04 Dec, 2007 14:01
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None of the links to stream NASA TV on the new web site are working.
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#351 by rdale on 04 Dec, 2007 14:15
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I'm not having a problem - click on the 'other viewing options' link if you can't.
And in any case, I'm pretty sure the new NASA website has a thread of its own, this really has ZERO to do with STS-122 rollout.
To keep this connected, this morning's conference says the tank is fully repaired, still no root cause for the need for the repair. -
#352 by mkirk on 04 Dec, 2007 14:16
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Ford Mustang - 4/12/2007 7:15 AM
Since I can't find anything on the Interspacenews site (hopefully Mark'll help me out here...), I'll copy from the NASA page, as linked to before [as I won't be able to update throughout the day, I'll post up to when I will be able to update]:
Middeck and flight-deck platform removal complete (3 a.m.)
Activate and test navigational systems (8 a.m.)
Complete preparations to load power reactant storage and distribution system (10 a.m.)
Flight deck preliminary inspections complete (11 a.m.)
Enter first built-in hold at T-27 hours for a duration of 4 hours (11 a.m.)
Clear launch pad of all non-essential personnel
Perform test of the vehicle's pyrotechnic initiator controllers
Resume countdown (3 p.m.)SHUTTLE LAUNCH COUNTDOWN STATUS
Prepared Tuesday Morning December 4, 2007
Last night at 7:00 pm the Space Shuttle Launch Team began the countdown for the STS-122 mission to install the Columbus Research Module on the International Space Station. Controlled from Firing Room 4, the countdown clock began counting down from the T-43 hour mark toward a planned 4:31 pm EST launch on Thursday afternoon December 6. The countdown contains approximately 26 hours and 31 minutes of built in hold time.
Operations completed over this past weekend and yesterday include pre-launch pressurization of the helium and nitrogen COPV (composite overwrap pressure vessels) tanks for the orbital maneuvering system, reaction control system and main propulsion system. Also the aft compartment was closed out for flight, the payload bay doors were closed, the general purpose computers were loaded with flight software and configured for the countdown, and the backup flight controller was tested.
Operations scheduled for today include:
Launch-2 Days (Tuesday, Dec. 4)
Mid deck and flight deck platform removal (1 a.m.) – Work access platforms within the flight deck and mid deck are removed for flight and flight crew systems stowage will resume.
NAVAID activation and self test (8 a.m.) – The orbiter’s navigational aids which include the GPS (global positioning system) and TACAN (tactical air navigation) receivers, the Radar Altimeter, and the MSBLS (microwave scanning beam landing system) are activated and a self test of the systems is performed.
Complete preparations to load the power reactant storage and distribution (PRSD) system (10 a.m.) – The PRSD is used to store and supply oxygen and hydrogen to the orbiter’s electricity producing fuel cells and oxygen to the environmental control and life support system for cabin pressurization and crew breathing air.
Flight deck preliminary inspections complete (11 a.m.)
Enter first built-in hold at T-27 hours (11 a.m.) – The countdown clock will enter a planned built in hold for 4 hours.
Clear launch pad of all non-essential personnel
Perform test of the vehicle's pyrotechnic initiator controllers – A test of the circuitry for the orbiter and solid rocket booster pyrotechnic devices is performed and a pre-flight bite (built in test equipment) test is performed for the master events controllers (MECs). The MECs are used to control the operation of various pyrotechnic events such as solid rocket booster ignition and separation.
Air to GN2 Changeover – The flow of air through the orbiter compartments is switched over to GN2 (gaseous nitrogen). GN2 is an inert gas that does not support combustion. Once the hazardous PRSD loading is completed Air will once again be directed through the orbiter.
Resume countdown at T-27 hours (3 p.m.) – The countdown clock will resume at the T-27 hour mark.
Begin operations to load cryogenic reactants into Atlantis' fuel cell storage tanks (3 p.m.) – Liquid Oxygen and Hydrogen tanker trucks are positioned at the base of the Fixed Service Structure and propellant flow is initiated up through the OMBUU (orbiter mid-body umbilical unit) and into the orbiter.
Enter second built-in hold at T-19 hours (11 p.m.) – The countdown clock will enter a second built in hold for a duration of 4 hours.
Demate orbiter mid-body umbilical unit (OMBUU) (11 p.m.) – Once the PRSD servicing is completed the servicing lines will be removed, flight caps installed, and the OMBUU demated.
Begin Crew module cleaning and vacuuming
Resume orbiter and ground support equipment closeoutsMark Kirkman
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#353 by rdale on 04 Dec, 2007 15:00
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No names to protect - but my favorite (paraphrased) question from today's conference:
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#354 by APAagent on 04 Dec, 2007 15:47
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Does anybody know if there going to use the 165.960 frequency or another frequency? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ITS GOING TO BE FOR THURSDAY!!!
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#355 by Jim on 04 Dec, 2007 16:19
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Does anybody know if there going to use the 165.960 frequency or another frequency? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ITS GOING TO BE FOR THURSDAY!!!
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#356 by Chris Bergin on 04 Dec, 2007 16:32
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L-2 MMT starts at the top of the hour.
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#357 by generic_handle_42 on 04 Dec, 2007 16:54
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Chris Bergin - 4/12/2007 12:32 PM
L-2 MMT starts at the top of the hour.
Am I right in assuming that this meeting should be open and shut rather quickly, given the tank is repaired and the lack of issues with Atlantis? *knock on wood* -
#358 by Chris Bergin on 04 Dec, 2007 16:57
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QuoteChris Bergin - 4/12/2007 12:32 PM
L-2 MMT starts at the top of the hour.
Am I right in assuming that this meeting should be open and shut rather quickly, given the tank is repaired and the lack of issues with Atlantis? *knock on wood*
Main subject is the WLESS (WLE IDS) isn't working. Lots of notes on L2, writing it up.
They are aiming to approve flying without the sensors working. If the OBSS fails, then they will try and do a first of its kind download from ISS transmitters (as the sensors are collecting data, but not speaking to Atlantis).
Should be approved. Tank isn't an issue. Windows XP laptops are misbehaving (writing that up too) but will be fixed on next flight. -
#359 by generic_handle_42 on 04 Dec, 2007 17:11
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Chris Bergin - 4/12/2007 12:57 PM
Windows XP laptops are misbehaving (writing that up too) but will be fixed on next flight.
Windows XP? Misbehaving? Who would have guessed? :bleh:
WLESS issues sound like they have a solid (albeit, untested) workaround, though. Good news!
It'd be really interesting to see if the solution via the ISS would turn out to work, but let's hope we don't have to find out.
), I'll copy from the NASA page, as linked to before [as I won't be able to update throughout the day, I'll post up to when I will be able to update]:
It'd be really interesting to see if the solution via the ISS would turn out to work, but let's hope we don't have to find out.