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#140
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Ronsmytheiii
on 09 Jan, 2012 15:41
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VIew of the airlock in the SSPF
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#141
by
psloss
on 11 Jan, 2012 12:49
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In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, deservicing of Atlantis’ freon coolant loop #2 is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Note that these are status updates from NASA.
http://www.nasa.gov/rss/shuttle_main.xmlAlso, courtesy of Tracy Young with NASA KSC PAO, the current plan (subject to change) is for Atlantis to move to the VAB sometime around January 20. It sounds like OPF-2 would remain unoccupied for several days before Endeavour would move in sometime around February 1.
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#142
by
glanmor05
on 13 Jan, 2012 13:38
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So both orbiters in the VAB at once for a few days? Good time to visit.
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#143
by
Chris Bergin
on 13 Jan, 2012 13:47
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I hope they are positioned "face to face" - amazing caption competitions would ensue
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#144
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 13 Jan, 2012 15:19
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#145
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 13 Jan, 2012 15:22
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In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, deservicing of Atlantis’ freon coolant loop #2 is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Note that these are status updates from NASA.
http://www.nasa.gov/rss/shuttle_main.xml
Also, courtesy of Tracy Young with NASA KSC PAO, the current plan (subject to change) is for Atlantis to move to the VAB sometime around January 20. It sounds like OPF-2 would remain unoccupied for several days before Endeavour would move in sometime around February 1.
And Discovery is getting her tail cone on, meaning that the orbiters should be free for a while.....
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#146
by
psloss
on 13 Jan, 2012 18:23
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So both orbiters in the VAB at once for a few days? Good time to visit.
Agree.
I hope they are positioned "face to face" - amazing caption competitions would ensue
If Atlantis were parked in the Transfer Aisle next to High Bay 4 where Endeavour currently is, then there could be some good opportunities for two-shots. Not sure that's where she'll go.
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#147
by
Furner
on 13 Jan, 2012 19:43
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Visiting and doing VAB tour on January 28th. Would be cool if they had 2 in there to view at once. Might get a better tour of the VAB as well if they have two orbiters in the VAB at once.
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#148
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Chris Bergin
on 13 Jan, 2012 20:37
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#149
by
mtakala24
on 13 Jan, 2012 21:17
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Nice article, Chris!
Some RS-25E stuff would be interesting, although I don't think there is enough info for an article yet.
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#150
by
robertross
on 13 Jan, 2012 21:18
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Includes STS-135 SSME info:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/01/ssme-family-sls-core-stage-role-shuttle-success/
Had to log back in and say what a beautiful article that was Chris, especially this paragraph:
"However, it’s their future role of becoming part of the SLS test program which has breathed new life into the famous engines, some of which will actually gain the honor of going out in style, launching one last time with the SLS during the first few missions."
(Signed: big fan of the SSME)
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#151
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Ronsmytheiii
on 14 Jan, 2012 00:58
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SSME is truly a remarkable engine, with performance that really is not matched by any other hydrogen engine. Any successors only look to compete on price, not performance which speaks volumes about the engine. Great article Chris.
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#152
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Ronsmytheiii
on 14 Jan, 2012 04:37
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Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is being prepared for removal of the top emergency escape window. The window is being removed in order to gain access to remove hazardous pyrotechnics from the shuttle. The window will be shipped to Johnson Space Center in Houston for inspections and a replacement outer pane will be installed in its place.
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfm?cat=9
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#153
by
Nick
on 15 Jan, 2012 10:02
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In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, deservicing of Atlantis’ freon coolant loop #2 is scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Note that these are status updates from NASA.
http://www.nasa.gov/rss/shuttle_main.xml
Also, courtesy of Tracy Young with NASA KSC PAO, the current plan (subject to change) is for Atlantis to move to the VAB sometime around January 20. It sounds like OPF-2 would remain unoccupied for several days before Endeavour would move in sometime around February 1.
Does anyone have any information as to when/whether the Up Close tour will resume visiting the VAB after the move? Or how to find out?
At the moment I have a gap in my diary, and enough Virgin Flying Club points to cover the flight from the UK. I would really like to see inside the VAB, let alone see one or even two orbiters parked in there!
I saw Discovery on the pad for her first flight in 1984 and launch on STS-116, and Atlantis launch on STS-129 & 135. But I've never seen Endeavour at all...
On the other hand, it's a long way to come just to wind up being bussed to the A/B Camera Stop. Again...
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#154
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psloss
on 16 Jan, 2012 15:51
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I hope they are positioned "face to face" - amazing caption competitions would ensue
If Atlantis were parked in the Transfer Aisle next to High Bay 4 where Endeavour currently is, then there could be some good opportunities for two-shots. Not sure that's where she'll go.
Word is Atlantis will go in the Transfer Aisle first. (Until Endeavour moves later.)
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#155
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 17 Jan, 2012 18:03
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I hope they are positioned "face to face" - amazing caption competitions would ensue
If Atlantis were parked in the Transfer Aisle next to High Bay 4 where Endeavour currently is, then there could be some good opportunities for two-shots. Not sure that's where she'll go.
Word is Atlantis will go in the Transfer Aisle first. (Until Endeavour moves later.)
Transfer aisle looks pretty full right now:
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#156
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 18 Jan, 2012 14:22
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#157
by
stockman
on 18 Jan, 2012 14:26
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, a $100,000 million exhibit.
hmmm... sounds expensive....
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#158
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 18 Jan, 2012 16:37
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#159
by
Space Pete
on 18 Jan, 2012 17:12
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Ground has been broken, expect better photos later
In that photo, we can see a canvas in the background showing a CGI image of the new exhibit. Interestingly, there appears to be an ET + two SRBs standing vertical - anyone know where these will come from? I thought the ones currently at KSCVC used for the Explorer exhibit were going to LA?
