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#300
by
Chris Bergin
on 15 Jun, 2011 22:20
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KSC confirm detanking in progress.
No issues noted by FIT, so a good tanking test, and we can still say that despite the SSME MFV, given the issue was spotted, and the TT meant it wasn't something that might of appeared on launch day.
And as Padrat noted, today was another good day for the GUCP fans
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#301
by
robertross
on 15 Jun, 2011 23:36
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And as Padrat noted, today was another good day for the GUCP fans
Yeah, I've accepted the ECO sensors as fixed, but GUCP is still iffy. But with one flight left for this configuration (assuming it changes for SLS), looks like those guys got it nailed down for STS-135.
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#302
by
robertross
on 15 Jun, 2011 23:37
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A close-up view at this time
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#303
by
robertross
on 16 Jun, 2011 01:13
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The forecast must be heavy storms tonight!
Big cell to the West.
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#304
by
psloss
on 16 Jun, 2011 01:20
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The forecast must be heavy storms tonight!
Big cell to the West.
Not necessarily moving towards the Cape -- those seem to be developing along I-75.
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#305
by
rdale
on 16 Jun, 2011 01:25
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The forecast must be heavy storms tonight!
Nowhere near KSC. That activity is west of Orlando and moving south and west. That would keep it far from the shuttle.
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#306
by
Chris Bergin
on 16 Jun, 2011 13:05
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No major update on the SSME-3 MFV as they wait to intert the tank. R&R is scheduled for next week at present, to be followed by retests. Hope they can still make July 8, but they need to map out a timeline/schedule first - which is when we'll update where things stand.
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#307
by
rdale
on 16 Jun, 2011 13:10
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Who said Florida had a drought
Storms are possible yet again today, and there's already a nice line forming near Daytona Beach and moving south towards the pad. After this the threat should be more isolated the next few days, but still can't rule out a weather interruption to pad work on occasion.
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#308
by
robertross
on 16 Jun, 2011 13:32
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No major update on the SSME-3 MFV as they wait to intert the tank. R&R is scheduled for next week at present, to be followed by retests. Hope they can still make July 8, but they need to map out a timeline/schedule first - which is when we'll update where things stand.
I'm wondering what the valve re-test will involve. I take it it won't be a tanking test, but Helium leak testing perhaps?
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#309
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 16 Jun, 2011 15:21
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No major update on the SSME-3 MFV as they wait to intert the tank. R&R is scheduled for next week at present, to be followed by retests. Hope they can still make July 8, but they need to map out a timeline/schedule first - which is when we'll update where things stand.
I'm wondering what the valve re-test will involve. I take it it won't be a tanking test, but Helium leak testing perhaps?
As per engineers on L2, doubtful (VERY, VERY doubtful -- virtually no chance) of a special Tanking Test for this. Will be standard retests and press to launch if those retests are successful. In that case, launch day will be your Tanking Test.
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#310
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 Jun, 2011 15:22
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#311
by
psloss
on 16 Jun, 2011 15:49
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Heads up on some televised events Thursday and Friday -- Ascent and Rendezvous sims (well, replays) are at least on the NTV schedule today. Hopefully the footage won't be heavily edited.
In the middle of run #4 of the ascent sim here...some shots from inside the Shuttle FCR at the end of run #3...
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#312
by
psloss
on 16 Jun, 2011 15:51
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#313
by
Eksath
on 16 Jun, 2011 19:00
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Who said Florida had a drought Storms are possible yet again today, and there's already a nice line forming near Daytona Beach and moving south towards the pad. After this the threat should be more isolated the next few days, but still can't rule out a weather interruption to pad work on occasion.
How is it looking for your expert view for the payload loading day ? and tonight.
I seem to see a bit of rain tonight and then again tomorrow afternoon in the forecast from my untrained view.
thanks
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#314
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rdale
on 16 Jun, 2011 19:55
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It's summer in Florida so I can't guarantee dry - but with today looking completely clear everywhere around KSC there doesn't appear to be too much concern. Nothing big heading in the rest of the week either.
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#315
by
Space Pete
on 16 Jun, 2011 23:06
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NASA TV Video: Raffaello Packed Up for Atlantis' STS-135 Mission.
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#316
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 17 Jun, 2011 03:33
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#317
by
marshallsplace
on 17 Jun, 2011 06:08
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Latest pics of PLC, RSS and Atlantis:
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#318
by
marshallsplace
on 17 Jun, 2011 06:11
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You can just see the PLC in the RSS in this one:
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#319
by
Mapperuo
on 17 Jun, 2011 07:21
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Storms are possible yet again today, and there's already a nice line forming near Daytona Beach and moving south towards the pad. After this the threat should be more isolated the next few days, but still can't rule out a weather interruption to pad work on occasion.