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#60
by
psloss
on 02 Mar, 2010 16:32
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I apologize if what I wrote was not clear. I meant to say that processing for LON is going to proceed as a normal flow, but won't be allowed to interfere or delay the manifest; and the two tight-schedule bottlenecks at this time are: the pad turnaround sts-131 to sts-132 (actually fault of the weather) which may cause further delay of sts-132 but likely it'll be minor delays and with no downstream effect on the manifest; and the payload requirements of AMS-Endeavour-STS134 which is in parallel to Discovery processing for STS-133 and Atlantis processing for LON, these extra requirements and workload may (or may not) cause a couple weeks delay to the LON NET date, but, again, will hardly cause delays to the manifest.
AMS processing might indirectly impact downstream dates, but won't directly affect processing for Atlantis. It's roughly the same effect as when the schedules immediately after RTF were driven by the delivery date of the External Tank -- that drove the launch date, but only had an indirect impact on orbiter processing for those missions.
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#61
by
TISM
on 03 Mar, 2010 00:53
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As this seems to be the key driver at this stage for STS-132 (other than the ever present question of Florida weather), could someone tell me more about the pad turnaround?
Q1 Assuming 'standard' pad damage and its assessment, repair and checking requirements, what would be the minimum time between MLP roll off and stack roll out?
Q2 What would be the minimum time between roll out and launch?
Thanks! Peter
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#62
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 03 Mar, 2010 01:02
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As this seems to be the key driver at this stage for STS-132 (other than the ever present question of Florida weather), could someone tell me more about the pad turnaround?
Q1 Assuming 'standard' pad damage and its assessment, repair and checking requirements, what would be the minimum time between MLP roll off and stack roll out?
Q2 What would be the minimum time between roll out and launch?
Thanks! Peter
1. Minimum pad turnaround time from launch to SSV rollout is 11-days.
2. Standard minimum processing time from SSV rollout to launch is 22-days.
Hence the 33-day launch-to-launch minimum.
(Also, just so you know, this would be better suited for the Shuttle Q&A thread and this has been answered numerous times before. The search function on here is your friend.)
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#63
by
TISM
on 03 Mar, 2010 01:16
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Thanks Chris, will do for next time.
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#64
by
TISM
on 04 Mar, 2010 22:06
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I just heard that reschedule of STS-132 launch to May 20, window 11:53 a.m. - 12:04 p.m. is pending, anyone have any updates? I guess related to the schedule crunch that has been discussed.
Peter
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#65
by
robertross
on 04 Mar, 2010 22:12
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I just heard that reschedule of STS-132 launch to May 20, window 11:53 a.m. - 12:04 p.m. is pending, anyone have any updates? I guess related to the schedule crunch that has been discussed.
Peter
I hear rumours, but nothing specific.
Where were your rumours from? I need to book stuff based on the new intel.
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#66
by
psloss
on 05 Mar, 2010 22:08
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Wow, blast from the past...right aft booster segment being lifted into
HB-3 HB-1, as seen from the familiar OTV transfer aisle camera position (082).
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#67
by
psloss
on 05 Mar, 2010 22:14
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Up, over, and into the integration cell...
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#68
by
Ford Mustang
on 05 Mar, 2010 22:22
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And now we are getting pictures from the integration cell!
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#69
by
psloss
on 05 Mar, 2010 22:29
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Can see down to the MLP deck now and the left aft segment that's already there...
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#70
by
psloss
on 05 Mar, 2010 22:45
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Looks like it's in the vicinity of the hold down posts now...
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#71
by
cian
on 06 Mar, 2010 03:53
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Sorry if this is in the FAQ (couldnt find it, move or delete if necessary)
I've read the rumors of a possible change of shedule, but what do you think the chances of that happening are?
Trying to book flights from Ireland, and need to do it soon before they rocket in price (pun intended). I'm not going to hold anyone to it, but should I wait a bit longer??
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#72
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 06 Mar, 2010 04:49
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Sorry if this is in the FAQ (couldnt find it, move or delete if necessary)
I've read the rumors of a possible change of shedule, but what do you think the chances of that happening are?
Trying to book flights from Ireland, and need to do it soon before they rocket in price (pun intended). I'm not going to hold anyone to it, but should I wait a bit longer??
STS-132 is currently targeted to launch on May 14. That is all we have right now. Is a slip to the May 14 date possible? Of course it is. Is it a 100% certainty that they will slip to a later date? NO.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not HOLD information like launch date changes to ourselves here. As soon as we hear something about a schedule change, we WILL tell you.
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#73
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 Mar, 2010 05:46
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#74
by
steveS
on 06 Mar, 2010 09:15
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What does this mean in Chris's latest article ?
"Processed the STS-132 CR for mission duration to 12+0 (days); went outside the board,” noted Flight Operations and Integration on the Standup report."
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#75
by
psloss
on 06 Mar, 2010 11:41
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What does this mean in Chris's latest article ?
"Processed the STS-132 CR for mission duration to 12+0 (days); went outside the board,” noted Flight Operations and Integration on the Standup report."
The Shuttle and ISS programs are planning on lengthening the mission (particularly the time while the orbiter is docked to the station) an extra day. Before, the extra day was only going to be "used" if something came up during the mission that required more time to work on. The change would mean that the extra docked day becomes part of the plan going into the mission, allowing for additional work.
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#76
by
steveS
on 07 Mar, 2010 01:56
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Thanks psloss for the explanation. NASA web pages updated on 4, March also now mentions the mission duration as 12 days. Any idea on the planned additional work?
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts132/index.htmlWhat does this mean in Chris's latest article ?
"Processed the STS-132 CR for mission duration to 12+0 (days); went outside the board,” noted Flight Operations and Integration on the Standup report."
The Shuttle and ISS programs are planning on lengthening the mission (particularly the time while the orbiter is docked to the station) an extra day. Before, the extra day was only going to be "used" if something came up during the mission that required more time to work on. The change would mean that the extra docked day becomes part of the plan going into the mission, allowing for additional work.
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#77
by
psloss
on 07 Mar, 2010 13:39
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NASA web pages updated on 4, March also now mentions the mission duration as 12 days. Any idea on the planned additional work?
Not sure anything was added; the additional docked day provides more time to accomplish all the mission objectives.
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#78
by
trebloc
on 07 Mar, 2010 14:59
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Sorry if this is in the FAQ (couldnt find it, move or delete if necessary)
I've read the rumors of a possible change of shedule, but what do you think the chances of that happening are?
Trying to book flights from Ireland, and need to do it soon before they rocket in price (pun intended). I'm not going to hold anyone to it, but should I wait a bit longer??
Hi hope it works out for you. Another Irish fan here!
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#79
by
DaveS
on 08 Mar, 2010 09:42
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Monday morning delivery to the VAB: