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#280
by
Fuji
on 21 May, 2010 19:52
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This translation is SPDM+SSRMS+ICC-VLD+two CETA cart!
MSB will be delayed 15 min.
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#281
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 May, 2010 20:18
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#282
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 May, 2010 20:29
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Emily:
Today was another great day to be involved with the Human Space Flight program. (reviews EVA-3).
Did find some metal shavings inside MRM-1. Installed clamps, and allowed the filters to clean out the shavings. Hoping it'll be cleaned up by morning.
MMT decided no inspections needed, so no need to add to FD9.
Lisa: Happy birthday to her Dad. Couldn't be happier with the crew. Performed flawlessly (also reviews the EVA, extensively, without looking at notes, Lisa knows her EVA's backwards!
. Really proud of how the guys did.
Kirk: Really proud to be talking about ISS. We've had a great mission and very happy. Shuttle and ISS crew have performed exceptionally well, as have the shuttle and ISS vehicles. It's been a great mission.
Upcoming, 21st Soyuz undocking on June 2. Soyuz 23 launch on the 14th of June, arrives on the 16th, then relocated on the MRM-1 docking port on the 27th. Next due is the progress on the 28th. Russian and US stage EVA in the summer.
September: STS-133 due to bring PMM (currently) and the external pallet. NET 27th of May for Falcon 9.
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#283
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 May, 2010 20:38
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Questions:
Mark C on Batteries:
Emily, first four are fully charged and in the system. Other two sets should be fully charged by the morning.
Kirk, they were launched in 2000 with a lifetime of seven years, so they've outperformed. Life tends to last very long if they discharge from 100 to only 80 percent.
Bill: Next set to be replaced.
Kirk, next set coming up on a future HTV....possibly HTV 4.
Robert: On grapple fixture coming inside.
Emily, it needs an adaptor....will go out again on an upcoming EVA.
Philip for us
on STS-133
Kirk: Major payload are fixed. Specific payloads in the PMM are in flux. Looking to maximize the upmass. It's normal business. Still developing some of the elements that will ride in the PMM. Robonaut 2 is riding on STS-133's PMM. Talked about adding up to two EVAs, still discussing at an official level on the details.
Previously it was the last flight with minimul crew. We want to leave the ISS with external high pressure gas tanks full. We added a crewmember, and then swapped order of flights. Have a host of EVA tasks, because after shuttle we have a gap of shuttle EVAs for the gas tanks. Want to take every opportunity before the shuttle retires.
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#284
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 May, 2010 20:55
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Aussie reporter asking about the oil leak observations.
Kirk, it's not a booked time. But there's time available in the crew day to do earth observation. I see a new photo of the slick nearly every day. Not an official task, but it's been done.
Marcia on MRM-1.
Kirk, it's not unusual to have debris in any module that comes up, such as MPLMs - where they have to wear googles and masks. We had it in Nodes 1, 2 and 3 with metal debris. Airflow is not optimum because it's packed with US cargo.
Emily, crew is anxious to get the MRM-1 unloaded. Should start shortly after the mission has ended. 22nd of June is when it's needed.
Tariq on ISS overview:
Kirk, from pressurized module standpoint we only have the PMM to go. Two external carriers (STS-133, STS-134) and AMS (STS-134). Now have four docking ports on the Russian side. Very happy to be in this configuration.
On time off tomorrow and CETA cart issue.
Emily, expect they won't need encouragement for resting up. Confident they will rest and relax. CETA cart was only used on EVA-2, haven't heard of any specific need for work on a swing arm.
Irene on EVAs after shuttle, what about the EMUs...
Kirk, worked on extending the EMUs life to allow for use till 2020. Still working through that. Plan is not to fly them home. ATV, Progress, HTV are non recoverable. Dragon may be able to, but we're not counting on that for spacesuits.
PGF on Russian section allows for parking of SSRMS and Dextre further aft on Station. Gives us extra flexibility.
Over.
SRB Cam videos playing next. I'm off to cover Ariane 5's launch, so feel free to screenshot, although John 44 will have the full videos later.
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#285
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 21 May, 2010 20:59
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#286
by
Space Pete
on 21 May, 2010 21:12
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From ISS Daily Report for 21/05/2010:
STS-132/ULF-4's EVA-3 was completed successfully by EV-1 Mike Good & EV-2 Garrett Reisman today in 6 hours 46 minutes, accomplishing all objectives plus one get-ahead.
During EVA-3, Good & Reisman:
. Installed a NH3 (ammonia) jumper between the P4 & P5 Trusses.
. Installed the two remaining batteries (E, F) at the P6 Truss, storing
the old units (#5, #6) on the ICC-VLD.
. Cleaned up the P6 Truss.
. Retrieved a PDGF from the Orbiter PLB and took it inside the A/L
(to be installed on the FGB during the Stage EVA-15 by Tracy Caldwell-Dyson
& Doug Wheelock on 08/07, thus creating a new base point for the SSRMS).
. Removed & re-installed P1 Truss RGFSB
(Radiator Grapple Fixture Stowage Beam) – deferred from STS-131/19A EVA-2 in April.
. Re-secured a MLI cavity flap on the EOTP Input Drive at the SPDM - a get-ahead.
. Stowed & organized EVA tools in the Z1 Truss ETSD
(External Tool Stowage Device) - a get-ahead.
While Steve Bowen & Ken Ham provided campout & prebreathe support, Tracy Caldwell-Dyson & Piers Sellers supported the spacewalkers by operating the SSRMS from the Cupola. [The SSRMS first assisted at the P6 Truss worksite for the battery R&R, then moved the ICC-VLD with the old batteries to the POA on the MT MBS and released it in that translate/stow location. Final ICC-VLD berthing in the Orbiter PLB is scheduled for tomorrow.]
Skvortsov & Kornienko continued preparing the new MRM-1 for unloading. [Yesterday, upon ingress in MRM-1, the crew reported floating metal shavings. They closed the hatch and ran the circulation fans overnight in order for the filters to capture the shavings. Upon ingress today, wearing PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), Misha & Sasha reported that the amount of metal shavings had significantly decreased. Tonight, the crew will remove MRM-1 panels 201 & 202, close the hatch and activate the dust fans again to help capture the remaining shavings. This is not an uncommon experience with new modules, exposed to zero-G for the first time.]
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#287
by
Space Pete
on 21 May, 2010 21:51
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The International Space Station is now 98% complete by habitable volume, 94% complete by pressurized volume & 93% complete by mass.
Awesome!
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#288
by
Mark Max Q
on 21 May, 2010 21:53
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#289
by
John44
on 21 May, 2010 22:43
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#290
by
Space Pete
on 21 May, 2010 23:08
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#291
by
smith5se
on 21 May, 2010 23:11
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Those images are just way too beautiful for words... I see a new desktop image!
Sad to think we're already so far into this mission...
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#292
by
Space Pete
on 21 May, 2010 23:24
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I see a new desktop image!
During Shuttle missions, I change my desktop background every few hours!
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#293
by
Lee Jay
on 21 May, 2010 23:28
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I think 7357 would be good for a caption contest.
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#294
by
fburnell
on 22 May, 2010 00:24
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"Can you hear me now?"
I think 7357 would be good for a caption contest.
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#295
by
Chris Bergin
on 22 May, 2010 00:54
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#296
by
Space Pete
on 22 May, 2010 01:23
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My entry to the caption competition:
"Gee, this thing would look great on the side of my house. Just think of the download speeds!!!"
Wouldn't it be cool if the best 10 of these captions actually made it into an Execute Package! NASA, if you're reading and are lacking inspiration...
I'm still waiting for a photo of Piers floating in Pirs!!!
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#297
by
anik
on 22 May, 2010 05:55
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Soyuz 23 launch on the 14th of June, arrives on the 16th, then relocated on the MRM-1 docking port on the 27th. Next due is the progress on the 28th
Alas, Kirk Shireman has out-of-date plan. Soyuz TMA-19 launch is planned on June 15th, docking - on June 17th, relocation - on June 22nd. Progress M-06M launch is scheduled for June 30th.
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#298
by
John44
on 22 May, 2010 05:57
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. Really proud of how the guys did.
on STS-133
