Author Topic: EM-1/Artemis 1 Orion Construction and Processing Updates (Read 234742 times)

hektor · « **Reply #280 on:** 02/24/2021 08:00 am »

NASA “Meatball” Insignia and ESA Logo Added to Artemis I Fairings

hektor · « **Reply #281 on:** 04/06/2021 08:37 am »

Flickr has a series of new images of the Artemis I configuration with all the decals.

hektor · « **Reply #282 on:** 05/14/2021 06:09 pm »

https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy/status/1392868842246914049?s=20

jacqmans · « **Reply #283 on:** 05/18/2021 08:26 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #284 on:** 07/10/2021 04:20 pm »

https://twitter.com/nasagroundsys/status/1413876452408373250

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The @NASA_Orion has made it to the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at @NASAKennedy, where teams will add the launch abort system atop the spacecraft. Check out these photos of its journey, starting out at the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) early this morning.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #285 on:** 07/13/2021 08:15 am »

More NASA photos

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #286 on:** 07/23/2021 06:58 pm »

https://twitter.com/cathy_koerner/status/1418638760565161990

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The team at @NASAKennedy has attached the launch abort tower to the @NASA_Orion spacecraft. We will attach ogive fairings to encapsulate the crew module ahead of moving the spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking atop @NASA_SLS.

cplchanb · « **Reply #287 on:** 07/26/2021 01:31 pm »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/23/2021 06:58 pm

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The team at @NASAKennedy has attached the launch abort tower to the @NASA_Orion spacecraft. We will attach ogive fairings to encapsulate the crew module ahead of moving the spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking atop @NASA_SLS.

really curious on why they chose not to install the actual LA rocket motors since this all the equipment and vehicles installed are going to be used on Artemis 2. What if there was a failure to the core stage? Orion would have no chance of jetison and recovery if that happens.

dlapine · « **Reply #288 on:** 07/26/2021 06:53 pm »

Quote from: cplchanb on 07/26/2021 01:31 pm

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/23/2021 06:58 pm

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The team at @NASAKennedy has attached the launch abort tower to the @NASA_Orion spacecraft. We will attach ogive fairings to encapsulate the crew module ahead of moving the spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking atop @NASA_SLS.
really curious on why they chose not to install the actual LA rocket motors since this all the equipment and vehicles installed are going to be used on Artemis 2. What if there was a failure to the core stage? Orion would have no chance of jetison and recovery if that happens.

So the Artemis 1 test isn't using a functional LA tower? Interesting. Are they at least using mass simulators to cover the weight of the solid LA rocket motors?

jacqmans · « **Reply #289 on:** 07/29/2021 02:48 pm »

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and contractor Jacobs integrated the launch abort system (LAS) with the Orion spacecraft inside the Launch Abort System Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 23, 2021. Launching later this year, Artemis I will be a test of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket as an integrated system ahead of crewed flights to the Moon. Although there will be no crew the Artemis I, the launch abort system will collect flight data during the ascent to space and then jettison from the spacecraft. Next, technicians will install four panels, or ogives, that make up the fairing assembly and protect the spacecraft from heat, air, and acoustic environments during its entry into orbit. Once final checkouts are complete, Orion will join the Space Launch System for integration.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #290 on:** 08/24/2021 07:47 pm »

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasakennedy/51399613356/

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Technicians and engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs connect the ogive fairings for Orion’s Artemis I mission to the launch abort system (LAS) inside the Launch Abort System Facility high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 20, 2021. The ogives are four protective panels that will shield the crew module from the severe vibrations and sounds it will experience during launch. During Artemis missions, the 44-foot-tall LAS will detach from the spacecraft when it is no longer needed. Launching in 2021, Artemis I will be an uncrewed test of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket as an integrated system ahead of crewed flights to the Moon. Under Artemis, NASA aims to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon and establish sustainable lunar exploration. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

eeergo · « **Reply #291 on:** 09/03/2021 12:51 pm »

3/4 ogives on. Should be ready to roll to the VAB soon, even if the URRT and modal testing will keep it waiting for a bit until stacking is possible.

https://twitter.com/NASAGroundSys/status/1433520741237104642

Markstark · « **Reply #292 on:** 09/03/2021 02:33 pm »

Final ogive going on this weekend. Then a couple of weeks for closeouts and a few tests. Once URRT/IMT are complete in the VAB, MSO and OSA STA will we de-stacked and flight OSA and Orion can be stacked.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #293 on:** 09/04/2021 06:38 am »

Attaching the photo from the tweet, as the buildup looks pretty sweet.

cplchanb · « **Reply #294 on:** 09/04/2021 03:10 pm »

Quote from: Markstark on 09/03/2021 02:33 pm

Final ogive going on this weekend. Then a couple of weeks for closeouts and a few tests. Once URRT/IMT are complete in the VAB, MSO and OSA STA will we de-stacked and flight OSA and Orion can be stacked.

im honestly curious on what type of testing are they doing that requires weeks and weeks? its not like they have to retest the functioning of the module from scratch do they? does testing the ability to jetison the panels takes weeks?
Even taking 3 DAYs+ per panel seems awefully long. Its like they secure a panel and then just break for 2 days...Why does it take that long? Despite being behind schedule, there seems to be no sense of urgency to make time back up on all fronts.

Markstark · « **Reply #295 on:** 09/04/2021 04:20 pm »

Quote from: cplchanb on 09/04/2021 03:10 pm

Quote from: Markstark on 09/03/2021 02:33 pm
Final ogive going on this weekend. Then a couple of weeks for closeouts and a few tests. Once URRT/IMT are complete in the VAB, MSO and OSA STA will we de-stacked and flight OSA and Orion can be stacked.

im honestly curious on what type of testing are they doing that requires weeks and weeks? its not like they have to retest the functioning of the module from scratch do they? does testing the ability to jetison the panels takes weeks?
Even taking 3 DAYs+ per panel seems awefully long. Its like they secure a panel and then just break for 2 days...Why does it take that long? Despite being behind schedule, there seems to be no sense of urgency to make time back up on all fronts.

I could’ve been clearer perhaps. There aren’t weeks of testing. There are weeks of closeouts (remaining fasteners, detailed parts, RTV, etc) and few days of testing (RF testing, hatch (s) testing and vehicle leak testing post closeouts).

There’s more to installing these panels than putting on a few bolts.

Phil Stooke · « **Reply #296 on:** 09/05/2021 03:43 am »

A bit of an update on the 13 cubesats (not sure if this is the right thread for it, but it is part of EM-1). One is certainly off the flight - the Cornell University double spacecraft (in one cubesat envelope) mission. They were delayed and will be looking for another ride later. (Source: the just-completed LEAG annual meeting). Another might not make it - Lunar Flashlight, an important science mission but very tight on time and may also need to find a separate ride (same source). Luckily some of the various CLPS flights may offer secondary flight opportunities, as may the Japanese ispace mission targeted for late next year.

eeergo · « **Reply #297 on:** 09/09/2021 09:05 am »

LAS ogives all installed. Into closeouts, to then stack with the (Cubesat-loaded) flight OSA, and roll out to the VAB to meet SLS!

Edit to add:
https://twitter.com/NASA_Orion/status/1435717741764304898

theonlyspace · « **Reply #298 on:** 10/07/2021 01:12 pm »

Are there pictures of what a Orion Capsule layout looks like inside? Pictures of the controls panels?

Jim · « **Reply #299 on:** 10/07/2021 01:37 pm »

Quote from: cplchanb on 09/04/2021 03:10 pm

Quote from: Markstark on 09/03/2021 02:33 pm
Final ogive going on this weekend. Then a couple of weeks for closeouts and a few tests. Once URRT/IMT are complete in the VAB, MSO and OSA STA will we de-stacked and flight OSA and Orion can be stacked.

im honestly curious on what type of testing are they doing that requires weeks and weeks? its not like they have to retest the functioning of the module from scratch do they? does testing the ability to jetison the panels takes weeks?
Even taking 3 DAYs+ per panel seems awefully long. Its like they secure a panel and then just break for 2 days...Why does it take that long? Despite being behind schedule, there seems to be no sense of urgency to make time back up on all fronts.

Because they are not working on it every day. Orion is not the pacing item. The techs and engineers can do other work. Orion and SLS are not like Apollo where the individual contractors do the work on their hardware. Once Orion leaves the O&C production area, Jacobs TOSC performs all the work on it. Same with SLS hardware once it arrives at the launch site. Jacobs TOSC workers are not limited to one area. They could be supporting Orion fueling in the MPPF, ISS or other work in the SSPF, supporting facility ops at the PHSF for an LSP mission or SLS stacking ops in the VAB.