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#300
by
shuttlefan
on 21 Jan, 2007 03:10
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MKremer - 20/1/2007 9:50 PM
shuttlefan - 20/1/2007 9:09 PM
Mark, thanks for confirming the ET and SRBs are mated!! Theoretically, could the shuttle be mated to the ET now, or are there a number of checkouts of the SRB/ET stack that must be completed BEFORE the Shuttle is mated? 
There's quite a bit of hardware and electrical connections, plus the electrical and sensor checkouts (not to mention the after-mating hardware checks) to be done after mating which could take several days. Regardless, unless there's some major problem, the stack should be more than ready whenever the orbiter is ready to be lifted.
Am I correct in assuming the Launch Processing System would be involved in some of the checkouts, with how many launch controllers staffing the Launch control Center for these tests?
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#301
by
MKremer
on 21 Jan, 2007 03:29
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shuttlefan - 20/1/2007 10:10 PM
MKremer - 20/1/2007 9:50 PM
There's quite a bit of hardware and electrical connections, plus the electrical and sensor checkouts (not to mention the after-mating hardware checks) to be done after mating which could take several days. Regardless, unless there's some major problem, the stack should be more than ready whenever the orbiter is ready to be lifted.
Am I correct in assuming the Launch Processing System would be involved in some of the checkouts, with how many launch controllers staffing the Launch control Center for these tests?
Good question - what tests/checks are done on-site (within VAB) -vs- test/checks done via the firing room?
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#302
by
Jim
on 21 Jan, 2007 03:41
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MKremer - 20/1/2007 11:29 PM
shuttlefan - 20/1/2007 10:10 PM
MKremer - 20/1/2007 9:50 PM
There's quite a bit of hardware and electrical connections, plus the electrical and sensor checkouts (not to mention the after-mating hardware checks) to be done after mating which could take several days. Regardless, unless there's some major problem, the stack should be more than ready whenever the orbiter is ready to be lifted.
Am I correct in assuming the Launch Processing System would be involved in some of the checkouts, with how many launch controllers staffing the Launch control Center for these tests?
Good question - what tests/checks are done on-site (within VAB) -vs- test/checks done via the firing room?
All major and integrated tests are done by the LCC including ones involving power to the vehicle.
Some lower level testing may using small local test sets but the LCC is still involved
The manloading in the LCC is determined by the number of systems involved in the tests or other tests being done on the same time
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#303
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Stowbridge
on 21 Jan, 2007 16:13
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Good to hear it's all going well so far in the flow.
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#304
by
lsullivan411
on 22 Jan, 2007 18:52
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#305
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nathan.moeller
on 22 Jan, 2007 23:02
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#306
by
nathan.moeller
on 22 Jan, 2007 23:06
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Payload Canister at Launch Pad 39A for a fit check. Here's a pic from the Media Gallery earlier today.
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#307
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eeergo
on 23 Jan, 2007 15:46
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What's the reason for the fit check? Have there been any modifications to the canister?
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#308
by
nathan.moeller
on 23 Jan, 2007 15:53
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eeergo - 23/1/2007 10:46 AM
What's the reason for the fit check? Have there been any modifications to the canister?
No. Pad 39A has been undergoing refurbishment for a while and that included some RSS mods I believe. They just need to make sure everything works.
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#309
by
shuttlefan
on 23 Jan, 2007 16:51
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nathan.moeller - 23/1/2007 10:53 AM
eeergo - 23/1/2007 10:46 AM
What's the reason for the fit check? Have there been any modifications to the canister?
No. Pad 39A has been undergoing refurbishment for a while and that included some RSS mods I believe. They just need to make sure everything works.
STS-107 was the most-recent launch from 39-A, over 4 years ago.
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#310
by
DaveS
on 23 Jan, 2007 17:02
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shuttlefan - 23/1/2007 6:51 PM
nathan.moeller - 23/1/2007 10:53 AM
eeergo - 23/1/2007 10:46 AM
What's the reason for the fit check? Have there been any modifications to the canister?
No. Pad 39A has been undergoing refurbishment for a while and that included some RSS mods I believe. They just need to make sure everything works.
STS-107 was the most-recent launch from 39-A, over 4 years ago.
Yes and no payload ops was done at the pad. SHI/RDM, FREESTAR and EDO cryokit was installed in the horizontal while Columbia was in the OPF.
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#311
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DaveS
on 23 Jan, 2007 17:12
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Ever wondered where the Orbiter Transporter System is kept when it's not used to move orbiters around?
Then this image will tell you where:
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#312
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Jim
on 23 Jan, 2007 17:18
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The SRM transporter is in the larger building
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#313
by
norm103
on 23 Jan, 2007 17:52
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why has the OTS been siting outside like this for the last 2 days?
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#314
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punkboi
on 23 Jan, 2007 19:37
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Atlantis launch may be moved up to March 15...according to Space.com
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#315
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gordo
on 23 Jan, 2007 20:48
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The NASA facts say the OTS came from SLC6 in 1989, were the Orbiters towed to the VAB before then?
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#316
by
rdale
on 23 Jan, 2007 20:53
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punkboi - 23/1/2007 3:37 PM
Atlantis launch may be moved up to March 15...according to Space.com
Mentioned in this thread and on L2 about two weeks ago...
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#317
by
DaveS
on 23 Jan, 2007 21:28
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gordo - 23/1/2007 10:48 PM
The NASA facts say the OTS came from SLC6 in 1989, were the Orbiters towed to the VAB before then?
Yes. Originally NASA had no plans to get an OTS of their own as the OTS was mostly needed as the OMCF was located some 20 miles away from the pad! Also, the terrain at VAFB is very hilly so they wanted something that could keep the orbiter level during transit.
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#318
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Chris Bergin
on 23 Jan, 2007 22:08
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ATK's status shows stacked tank and SRBs complete and ready for Atlantis.
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#319
by
gordo
on 23 Jan, 2007 22:16
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Looks like we're heading for a few days of delay - Someone's make a big cock up.....ET's on upside down...opps
