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#80
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:22
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#81
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:23
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Just heard from KSC PAO that the SOMD (Agency-level) FRR for STS-129 is scheduled for October 29th at KSC with the standard media briefing to follow.
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#82
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:24
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#83
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:27
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#84
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:28
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#85
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:31
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#86
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:32
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#87
by
st3v3
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:32
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I know I've read the answer to this, but I can't find it now.
Why do they spray water in front of the MLP?
Thanks
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#88
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:35
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#89
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:38
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#90
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:40
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I know I've read the answer to this, but I can't find it now.
Why do they spray water in front of the MLP?
Thanks
To minimize the dust that's kicked up into the air when the crawler pulverizes the rocks. It's done as a medical safety measure for the workforce standing around the crawler during rollout.
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#91
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:41
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#92
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:44
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#93
by
Ford Mustang
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:45
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Only two while I'm home on lunch, scarfing down my food.
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#94
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:50
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Haven't heard a word about the ELCs and their delivery to 39-A... any updates??
Payload to the pad 10-29, install 10-30
Unusually close to the launch date. Usually the payload goes to the pad just before the shuttle arrives and is installed to coincide with the countdown demonstration test. Any reason for the late install date?
Each payload is different. Nothing more, nothing less. And the TCDT is after payload installation.
As of today's schedule, (insert standard disclaimer here)
TCDT will be next week with simulated T-0 on the 21st.
Payload install on the 30th.
Payload interface verification testing is on the 5th.
Flt crew sharp edge inspection (payload walkdown) is planned for 8th
Payload door closure on the morning of the 9th and then right into S0007 afternoon of the 9th.
EDIT: For clarification, you're correct Chris that TCDT usually covers payload walkdown after its installation. Not sure of the rationale for this flow's deviation from the norm.
Interesting. Where is that source? The last update we got on L2 (that I've seen) has Payload to Pad on Oct. 22.
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#95
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:50
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#96
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 16:51
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looks like we are just about there..
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#97
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 17:03
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#98
by
stockman
on 14 Oct, 2009 17:06
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getting ready to lower down now I believe
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#99
by
Chris Bergin
on 14 Oct, 2009 17:15
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Great work Roger. They've managed that in good time considering the stop a third the way down the crawlerway.
