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jacqmans · « **Reply #240 on:** 08/10/2007 09:05 pm »

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight -
U.S. Node 2
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 23, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3 this week, workers installed
the right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod and connections are in
work. Forward, mid-body and aft closeout work continues. Checkout of
the orbiter's communications system is also in work.

Stacking of the STS-120 solid rocket boosters in the Vehicle Assembly
Building is complete, and closeout work is under way.

shuttlefan · « **Reply #241 on:** 08/10/2007 10:48 pm »

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jacqmans - 10/8/2007 4:05 PM

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight -
U.S. Node 2
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 23, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3 this week, workers installed
the right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod and connections are in
work. Forward, mid-body and aft closeout work continues. Checkout of
the orbiter's communications system is also in work.

Stacking of the STS-120 solid rocket boosters in the Vehicle Assembly
Building is complete, and closeout work is under way.

:cool:

That answers my question about SRB stacking! Thanks for always posting the status reports, Jacques!!

psloss · « **Reply #242 on:** 08/10/2007 10:52 pm »

Speaking of the right OMS pod...

shostetler · « **Reply #243 on:** 08/11/2007 08:01 pm »

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Avron - 20/7/2007 6:14 PM

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eeergo - 20/7/2007 6:15 PM

One of the payloads for STS-120, the MBSU for the station's electrical system, has already been installed in Discovery's payload bay. Photos of the operation can be seen in KSC Media Gallery:

very nice.. three guys working.. 13 managing and one taking pics.. tax dollars hard at work..

yup, I see nobody wants to touch that one with a 10 ft pole... Stupid.....

You didn't mention the one sitting down... But I will say this though, NASA has shown it knows how to blow the dough... (Ahem... Direct?).

shuttlefan · « **Reply #244 on:** 08/14/2007 01:59 am »

Is ET/SRB mating still scheduled for tomorrow?

stockman · « **Reply #245 on:** 08/14/2007 02:16 am »

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shuttlefan - 13/8/2007 9:59 PM

Is ET/SRB mating still scheduled for tomorrow?

I believe I just heard on NASA TV that ET mating is scheduled for one week tomorrow (August 20th).

psloss · « **Reply #246 on:** 08/14/2007 11:31 am »

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shuttlefan - 13/8/2007 9:59 PM

Is ET/SRB mating still scheduled for tomorrow?

Chris reported the slip to the 20th at least a couple of weeks back in this article, which has already been linked to in this thread:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5180

Cuban · « **Reply #247 on:** 08/14/2007 01:15 pm »

I am looking to watch the launch and will be coming over from England to do so.

Is there any possibility that that date might come forward back to the 20th October or is it a case of it will now only by 23rd October or later?

I need to arrange my travel plans, so would appreciate some insight. Thank you in advance.

rdale · « **Reply #248 on:** 08/14/2007 01:28 pm »

No way to tell now.

shuttlefan · « **Reply #249 on:** 08/14/2007 01:29 pm »

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psloss - 14/8/2007 6:31 AM

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shuttlefan - 13/8/2007 9:59 PM

Is ET/SRB mating still scheduled for tomorrow?
Chris reported the slip to the 20th at least a couple of weeks back in this article, which has already been linked to in this thread:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5180

Thanks!

Cuban · « **Reply #250 on:** 08/14/2007 01:40 pm »

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rdale - 14/8/2007 2:28 PM

No way to tell now.

Do you mean there is always possibility it could be moved to an earlier date?
If so, at what point does a "no launch earlier than..." date come into effect in pre launch preparations?

psloss · « **Reply #251 on:** 08/14/2007 02:04 pm »

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Cuban - 14/8/2007 9:40 AM

Do you mean there is always possibility it could be moved to an earlier date?
If so, at what point does a "no launch earlier than..." date come into effect in pre launch preparations?

If you look at the schedule that anik keeps up to date:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=61&posts=424#M168137

the change to the 23rd is very likely to maintain "spacing" between the Exp. 15 crew return on Soyuz and the STS-120 launch.

Not sure how likely it is that the Russians would move up the Exp. 16 Soyuz launch, which I believe also affects the Exp. 15 return date.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #252 on:** 08/14/2007 09:44 pm »

Obviously related: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5200

Rocket Guy · « **Reply #253 on:** 08/14/2007 10:06 pm »

Soyuz undock is Oct. 21 and they won't launch until it does, so barring a Soyuz change I doubt they will move it up.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #254 on:** 08/16/2007 02:29 am »

Bit of a round up on processing status:

TPS ops continue
Payload config continues
ECO sensor mods continue
SSME leak checkouts complete
Payload checkout continues
Aft closeout continuing
GM2 servicing in work
Integrated hydraulics complete
Aerosurfaces configured for rollover activities

dsmillman · « **Reply #255 on:** 08/17/2007 05:01 pm »

Does anyone know the result of the ET mating review being held today? What effect will the foam/ice losses on STS-118 have on this tank?

MKremer · « **Reply #256 on:** 08/17/2007 09:38 pm »

My guess - probably nothing as far as changes/delays. What may change is some increased attention to the LOX line brackets from fueling to launch.

jacqmans · « **Reply #257 on:** 08/17/2007 09:55 pm »

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight -
U.S. Node 2
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 23, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3 this week, forward, midbody
and aft closeout work continues. The auxiliary power unit tank
pressurization is complete. Freon coolant loop No. 1 and 2 top-off
and sampling is finished. Technicians performed hydraulic operations
to position the shuttle main engines for rollover. Testing of the
orbital maneuvering system flight controls and gimbal system was
successful. Functional testing of the radiators, located on the
payload bay doors, is under way.

Stacking of the STS-120 solid rocket boosters in the Vehicle Assembly
Building is complete and closeout work is under way.

psloss · « **Reply #258 on:** 08/17/2007 11:28 pm »

While discussing STS-118 MMT issues, Leroy Cain was also asked about the STS-120 ET/SRB mating review held today. There were no big issues except for the LO2 feedline bracket loss during the STS-118 launch. They reviewed possible ways to mitigate foam loss from the brackets, but decided it was too early to make a decision on modifications. They decided to delay the mating, put a schedule together of how to do some of the changes on ET-120, and meet again early next week to re-evaluate.

At this point, Cain said it's not likely to delay ISS-10A/STS-120 (they have about a week's margin), but it could delay downstream missions due to the single integration cell (VAB High Bay 1) being in the critical path...

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #259 on:** 08/20/2007 09:34 pm »

I see that the Crawler has made its reappearance at LC-39A. When will the MLP be moved off 39A?