STS-132: Processing Latest (OPF, VAB, PAD)

• #500 by robertross on 29 Apr, 2010 01:57
• Nice round-up Chris.
  
  Glad I have a few days on the back-end in case she slips. Heaven help us if she does launch on a weekend...it will be parking chaos.
• #501 by Walter S on 29 Apr, 2010 02:06
• Quote from: Chris Bergin on 29 Apr, 2010 01:08

  Mainly a processing update and other notes from L2:
  
  STS-132: Managers work through SSP FRR – Will slip launch date if required:
  http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/04/sts-132-managers-ssp-frr-will-slip-launch-date-if-required/
  

  
  Any idea how long the slip may be if it were to happen? Are we just talking like a couple days? Thanks
• #502 by Chris Bergin on 29 Apr, 2010 02:15
• Thanks Robert, and yes Walter, we'd be talking a day or two to relax the flow - providing they didn't hit a big problem.
  
  They've gone from rollout to launch with zero contingency before, so it's tight but doable. However, I have to report it when the top two shuttle managers both pre-empt to the teams that they are tight to the point they've felt it was worth mentioning they will slip if they deem it as required.
  
  It's part reality and mainly good management. I've never know them to push schedule pressure since we've had the kind of access L2 provides by way of what they are saying internally.
• #503 by Chris Bergin on 29 Apr, 2010 11:52
• ASP issue down to flex hoses, replaced and retesting according to the NTD report this morning (L2).
• #504 by Chris Bergin on 29 Apr, 2010 15:25
• FRR completed already. All polled to proceed to Agency FRR (May 5) with intent to launch May 14 (pending no distruptions to the flow).
• #505 by ChrisC on 29 Apr, 2010 15:34
• Quote from: Chris Bergin on 29 Apr, 2010 11:52

  ASP issue down to flex hoses, replaced and retesting according to the NTD report this morning (L2).

  
  ChrisB meant APS, not ASP.  I read and re-read that thinking, "wait, the Astronaut Support Personnel are working on flex hoses now?"
  
  Good news on the continued targeting of May 14th, but I know it's tight and may slip if we have a hiccup in the next two weeks.
  
  I have conflicting info on the launch window close.  In one place I saw May 19th as the last possible launch date, in another I saw May 22nd.  What the latest?  And if you want to point me to a document on L2 I'll go take a look.
  
• #506 by Longhorn John on 29 Apr, 2010 15:59
• Quote from: ChrisC on 29 Apr, 2010 15:34

  
  
  Good news on the continued targeting of May 14th, but I know it's tight and may slip if we have a hiccup in the next two weeks.
  
  I have conflicting info on the launch window close.  In one place I saw May 19th as the last possible launch date, in another I saw May 22nd.  What the latest?  And if you want to point me to a document on L2 I'll go take a look.
  
  

  
  STS-132: FRR Launch Window Presentation:
  http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=21062.0
• #507 by ChrisC on 29 Apr, 2010 16:08
• Thanks!  Although that doesn't show the Soyuz DDO constraint, which is what's at issue in this window close.
• #508 by psloss on 29 Apr, 2010 16:12
• Quote from: ChrisC on 29 Apr, 2010 16:08

  Thanks!  Although that doesn't show the Soyuz DDO constraint, which is what's at issue in this window close.
  

  There's also a Delta on the range.  They and their customer might be willing to slide a few days, but not sure that is a given.
  
• #509 by ChrisGebhardt on 29 Apr, 2010 16:13
• Quote from: ChrisC on 29 Apr, 2010 16:08

  Thanks!  Although that doesn't show the Soyuz DDO constraint, which is what's at issue in this window close.
  

  
  Remember, this is a news site!
  
  http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/04/sts-132-reviews-readiness-and-potential-timelines-atlantis-mission/
  
  "Further complicating matters, is the unique nature of Atlantis’ STS-132 launch windows in May, June, and July.
  
  Currently, Atlantis has launch opportunities from May 14 – May 23 and again from June 1 – June 7 or 12.
  
  Since DDO (Dual Docked Operations) have been ruled out for the Soyuz 21S undocking on June 2, Atlantis will be prohibited from launching between May 24 and May 31 to ensure that she will not be docked to the ISS at the time of the Soyuz 21S departure.
  
  Therefore, if Atlantis is not off the ground by May 23, launch of STS-132 will be delayed until June 1 at the earliest."
• #510 by ChrisC on 29 Apr, 2010 16:48
• Thanks ChrisG, that's half of the conflict I was hearing; I'd also heard a May 19th close earlier.  So I'll go with the newer May 23rd date.
  
• #511 by Chandonn on 30 Apr, 2010 02:08
• For those interested (and those of us who don't have the incredible deluge of info on L2):
  
  Updates for STS-132 now on Bill Harwood's CBS site:
  http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html
  
  Including the SpaceCalc version of the Flight Plan
  and the SpaceCalc listing of the Countdown events!
  [both make a good quick reference, I find]
  
  
  Now that the FRR is concluded, it shouldn't be long before the Press Kit appears...
• #512 by MarsMethanogen on 30 Apr, 2010 03:00
• Quote from: Chandonn on 30 Apr, 2010 02:08

  Now that the FRR is concluded, it shouldn't be long before the Press Kit appears...
  

  
  I typically expect its release about a week before launch, so I wouldn't expect it for a few days yet . . .
• #513 by Chris Bergin on 30 Apr, 2010 15:34
• STS-132: Engineers successfully resolve hypergolic loading issues:
  
  http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/04/sts-132-engineers-successfully-resolve-hypergolic-loading-issues/
• #514 by jimmiemac on 30 Apr, 2010 16:27
• Quote from: Chris Bergin on 30 Apr, 2010 15:34

  STS-132: Engineers successfully resolve hypergolic loading issues:
  
  http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/04/sts-132-engineers-successfully-resolve-hypergolic-loading-issues/
  

  
  Just caught these on the web cam.  Work in SCAPE suit on the pad?

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• #515 by psloss on 30 Apr, 2010 17:14
• Quote from: jimmiemac on 30 Apr, 2010 16:27

  Quote from: Chris Bergin on 30 Apr, 2010 15:34

  STS-132: Engineers successfully resolve hypergolic loading issues:
  
  http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/04/sts-132-engineers-successfully-resolve-hypergolic-loading-issues/
  

  
  Just caught these on the web cam.  Work in SCAPE suit on the pad?
  

  Yes, S0024 -- the hypergolic load work continues.
  
• #516 by Chris Bergin on 30 Apr, 2010 19:20
• Nice work with the screenshots of the SCAPE guys there, Jimmiemac.
• #517 by jimmiemac on 30 Apr, 2010 19:37
• Quote from: Chris Bergin on 30 Apr, 2010 19:20

  Nice work with the screenshots of the SCAPE guys there, Jimmiemac.
  

  
  Thank you Sir.  BTW, excellent article (http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/04/sts-132-engineers-successfully-resolve-hypergolic-loading-issues/), as yours always are.  It’s quite depressing there are so few of these missions left.
• #518 by Chris Bergin on 30 Apr, 2010 19:49
• Thanks! Processing articles are my favorite subject to write up.
  
  There's something really amazing about how much work goes into these vehicles.
• #519 by Captain Scarlet on 01 May, 2010 11:47
• Great article on the processing Chris.