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#160
by
jacqmans
on 17 Aug, 2007 21:55
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Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus
Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, work began this week on
modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring, which
involves rerouting new wires and installing new resistors. Workers
also continued installing new, stronger tiles, known as BRI tiles,
around the main landing gear doors. Installation of the main
propulsion system tanks is under way. Removal of the left-hand
orbital maneuvering system pod to allow for a valve replacement is
scheduled for later today.
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#161
by
psloss
on 18 Aug, 2007 13:10
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The OMS pod was removed...a shot of it earlier in the morning and more or less now...
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#162
by
ChrisC
on 21 Aug, 2007 04:35
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In the context of looking for a solution to the feedline bracket foam loss problem, and associated schedule slips, Bill Harwood wrote today about STS-122:
"Currently scheduled for launch Dec. 6, the launch window closes about one week later."
Is this true? I can't find anything to back it up. I'm planning on attending this launch.
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#163
by
Rocket Guy
on 21 Aug, 2007 05:18
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Yes the beta angle cutout begins Dec. 13 (last I saw it was the 13-30).
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#164
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 Aug, 2007 06:07
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ChrisC - 21/8/2007 5:35 AM
In the context of looking for a solution to the feedline bracket foam loss problem, and associated schedule slips, Bill Harwood wrote today about STS-122:
"Currently scheduled for launch Dec. 6, the launch window closes about one week later."
Is this true? I can't find anything to back it up. I'm planning on attending this launch.
From the FAWG manifest we put on L2 back in June. We'll see what we can update (documentation of this).
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#165
by
ChrisC
on 21 Aug, 2007 14:16
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Thanks guys. I have a basic understanding of beta angles (from here :
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/flash/iss_attitude.html ) but I don't understand how it interferes with a shuttle launch or mission.
Can someone provide an update on whether the window closes on the 11th (as seen in June FAWG) or 13th (Ben's memory above)? And is that close date the last possible launch date, or the first day of exclusion?
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#166
by
Rocket Guy
on 21 Aug, 2007 19:10
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Leinbach just said on NTV 12th is last day to launch.
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#167
by
ChrisC
on 22 Aug, 2007 01:01
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Thanks, noted. I was stuck in an airport this afternoon and couldn't watch.
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#168
by
jacqmans
on 25 Aug, 2007 07:27
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Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight -
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, technicians continue making
modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This work
involves rerouting new wires and installing new resistors. Workers
also continued installing new, stronger tiles, known as Boeing
Reusable Insulation (BRI) tiles, around the main landing gear doors.
Installation of the main propulsion system tanks is complete, with
leak checks planned next week. Waterproofing of the orbiter's thermal
protection system is planned for Sunday. The left-hand orbital
maneuvering system pod was removed to allow for a valve replacement.
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#169
by
simpl simon
on 30 Aug, 2007 16:26
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jacqmans - 25/8/2007 9:27 AM
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
I heard recently that a possible slip in the launch date of "2 to 3 days" was being discussued. Can anyone comment on that?
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#170
by
Chris Bergin
on 30 Aug, 2007 16:37
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simpl simon - 30/8/2007 5:26 PM
jacqmans - 25/8/2007 9:27 AM
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
I heard recently that a possible slip in the launch date of "2 to 3 days" was being discussued. Can anyone comment on that?
Not heard that, but if so, then won't it become a four day launch window?!
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#171
by
jacqmans
on 31 Aug, 2007 21:04
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Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight -
Columbus Module
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, workers continue making
modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This work
involves rerouting new wires and installing new resistors.
Inspections of the main propulsion system flow liners are complete,
and the drag chute door has been installed. Orbiter power system
validation will begin next week after the vehicle is powered up.
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#172
by
faustod
on 01 Sep, 2007 10:00
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What about the ET-125 shipment to KSC ?
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#173
by
Chris Bergin
on 01 Sep, 2007 14:55
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faustod - 1/9/2007 11:00 AM
What about the ET-125 shipment to KSC ?
According to L2 processing chart update (Aug 30), completition date slipped to Sept. 5 (due to one LO2 Feedline bracket rework due to a crack found via X-ray).
Still lots of time in the bank.
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#174
by
Chris Bergin
on 04 Sep, 2007 15:46
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ECO Sensor modifications ongoing. TPS Waterproofing of Atlantis is complete.
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#175
by
shuttlefan
on 04 Sep, 2007 17:58
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What is the SRB start stacking date?
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#176
by
DaveS
on 04 Sep, 2007 18:58
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shuttlefan - 4/9/2007 7:58 PM
What is the SRB start stacking date?
That depends on when the STS-120 stack leaves the VAB. But currently it's NET Sept. 27.
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#177
by
Bret
on 04 Sep, 2007 19:58
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With Sept 27 now looking more likely for STS-120 stack to depart VAB, what is the likely impact to the processing timeline on the STS-122 mission? (I had heard the possibility of doing the "SRB shuffle" to gain a few days, but it looks like that didn't happen.)
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#178
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 04 Sep, 2007 20:30
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Bret - 4/9/2007 3:58 PM
With Sept 27 now looking more likely for STS-120 stack to depart VAB, what is the likely impact to the processing timeline on the STS-122 mission? (I had heard the possibility of doing the "SRB shuffle" to gain a few days, but it looks like that didn't happen.)
We don't really know yet. Theoretically, STS-120 could be rolled out in the early morning and then the MLP for STS-122 could be moved in immediately to support SRB stacking later that day or early the next day. We've just got to wait and see what the managers decide to do. It should also be noted that this flight could easily slip to January 2008 because of the tight processing time and extremely short launch window in December.
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#179
by
psloss
on 04 Sep, 2007 21:26
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Bret - 4/9/2007 3:58 PM
With Sept 27 now looking more likely for STS-120 stack to depart VAB, what is the likely impact to the processing timeline on the STS-122 mission? (I had heard the possibility of doing the "SRB shuffle" to gain a few days, but it looks like that didn't happen.)
If you look at the schedule on Bill Harwood's site, you can see where some of the other milestones are on the schedule:
http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/currentglance.html#LAUNCHESET/SRB mating was scheduled for October 8, so you get an idea about how much time they would have to work with in terms of start SRB stacking to ready for ET mate. (The tank also has to be ready, of course.)
Orbiter lift to mate was scheduled for October 30.