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STS-125: Processing Latest (OPF, VAB)
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Chris Bergin
on 21 Feb, 2008 17:02
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http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5363 - Based on L2 presentations focusing on the flow.
L2 Users click STS-125 on the L2 Cloud for the STS-125 subsection (about 60 presentations, over 1000mb already, will be the largest Special Section this year for sure).
This should be fun to follow! Processing latest and images to be added to this thread...
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#1
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Alpha Control
on 21 Feb, 2008 17:30
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This will indeed be a great one to follow!
Fascinating points about the new window shields - why the upward & rearward windows, versus the six forward windows? I always thought that the MMOD concerns were for hits on the forward windows.
Also, couldn't help chuckling a bit over the "fiducial markings", using a Sharpie marker! It's not only good for your CD-Rs, it's also good for flying out of the atmosphere!
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#2
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stockman
on 21 Feb, 2008 17:32
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Can someone explain to me the window shields a bit more? They indicate (unless I read it wrong) that they can/will be installed on orbit - does this require an EVA to do? are they done from the inside? This is the first I have heard of this - any laymans explanations would be appreciated. thank you
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#3
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mwfair
on 21 Feb, 2008 17:34
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Black Sharpie? Velcro? is there any duct tape involved?
Actually, seems to me very admirable that the simplest solution is employed. Having never seen the shuttle up close, its easy to assume every piece part is magic. But being an engineer, I should know better.
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#4
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jacqmans
on 21 Feb, 2008 17:43
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Chris Bergin - 21/2/2008 7:02 PM
This should be fun to follow!...
It sure will be... I'm still planning to go to Florida to see this launch, so this one has my special intrest !!!
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#5
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George CA
on 21 Feb, 2008 18:20
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Chris Bergin - 21/2/2008 12:02 PM
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5363 - Based on L2 presentations focusing on the flow.
L2 Users click STS-125 on the L2 Cloud for the STS-125 subsection (about 60 presentations, over 1000mb already, will be the largest Special Section this year for sure).
This should be fun to follow! Processing latest and images to be added to this thread...
Really enjoyed reading that article. Full of info!
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#6
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JohnV
on 21 Feb, 2008 19:16
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jacqmans - 21/2/2008 12:43 PM
Chris Bergin - 21/2/2008 7:02 PM
This should be fun to follow!...
It sure will be... I'm still planning to go to Florida to see this launch, so this one has my special intrest !!!
Me, too! :laugh: I just found out yesterday that as an anniversary present my wife is taking the kids and I to KSC to watch the launch. I've been wanting to do this since I can remember. In fact my earliest memory as a child is Alan Shepard's launch. I thought it was my birthday present...
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#7
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Chris Bergin
on 21 Feb, 2008 19:20
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#8
by
whitewatcher
on 22 Feb, 2008 07:44
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The MLP for STS-125 is still sitting at pad 39B, right?
I guess they'll move it into a HB as soon as Endeavour has launched to make sure STS-123 can still come back to a free HB. Is this assumption correct?
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#9
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Chris Bergin
on 22 Feb, 2008 13:41
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whitewatcher - 22/2/2008 8:44 AM
The MLP for STS-125 is still sitting at pad 39B, right?
I guess they'll move it into a HB as soon as Endeavour has launched to make sure STS-123 can still come back to a free HB. Is this assumption correct?
Hmmm, there's people here who'll know, but if it helps them, STS-125 will use MLP-2, as per 125 Launch Site Review Presentation:
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#10
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Chris Bergin
on 22 Feb, 2008 14:56
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Edit, the latest doc (Integrated Milestone Chart) on L2 says it's now MLP-1 - after a heads up.
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#11
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DaveS
on 22 Feb, 2008 15:26
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Chris Bergin - 22/2/2008 4:56 PM
Edit, the latest doc (Integrated Milestone Chart) on L2 says it's now MLP-1 - after a heads up.
Makes sense, currently MLP-1 is the only available MLP. MLP-2 is supporting STS-123/1J/1A and MLP-3 is supporting STS-124/1J. So STS-400 will use MLP-2 and STS-125/HST SM4 will use MLP-1.
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#12
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Jason Davies
on 22 Feb, 2008 15:36
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And this will be the last time all three MLPs will be used for Shuttle? One of them will go to be modified for Ares I-X?
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#13
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DaveS
on 22 Feb, 2008 15:54
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Jason Davies - 22/2/2008 5:36 PM
And this will be the last time all three MLPs will be used for Shuttle? One of them will go to be modified for Ares I-X?
Yes, MLP-1.
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#14
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Chris Bergin
on 25 Feb, 2008 19:37
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Chris Bergin - 21/2/2008 6:02 PM
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5363 - Based on L2 presentations focusing on the flow.
I've added an update to this article, after recieving information that notes the Orbiter’s External Tank Door Mechanisms (revised max/stall torque for the ET door uplock mechanism) has been removed from the flow, as they focus attention on implementation of BRI-18 tile around the Main Landing Gear Doors and the ET Doors (both can't be done in the current flow timeline).
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#15
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Chris Bergin
on 27 Feb, 2008 17:37
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#16
by
Chris Bergin
on 27 Feb, 2008 17:38
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Addditional note from L2 that didn't fit the flow of the article above:
"Looking forward to removing the engines from OV-104, processing in engine shop and returning to OV-104 around May 1 to support STS-125. "
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#17
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 27 Feb, 2008 21:00
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Chris Bergin - 27/2/2008 1:38 PM
Addditional note from L2 that didn't fit the flow of the article above:
"Looking forward to removing the engines from OV-104, processing in engine shop and returning to OV-104 around May 1 to support STS-125. "
So Atlantis will fly STS-125 with the same 3 SSMEs that she flew with on STS-122 providing no major issues are found with them? I know the engines are reusable, but I thought the turnaround time was longer.
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#18
by
Ford Mustang
on 03 Mar, 2008 23:37
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I believe that this is Atlantis, getting her SSME's taken out:
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#19
by
Chris Bergin
on 16 Mar, 2008 00:14
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I forgot to pass on from L2, but she had her ODS removed last week, taking just one day.
