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Chris Bergin · « **Reply #80 on:** 06/11/2007 01:49 am »

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psloss - 11/6/2007 12:48 AM

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Chris Bergin - 10/6/2007 5:08 PM

Poor Discovery's not getting any attention, so end of last week snippet of processing update from L2:
Any word on a recent forecast for ET-120 shipping from MAF?

I think the next update will be on the Standup early in the week. Will look out for it.

whitewatcher · « **Reply #81 on:** 06/11/2007 12:23 pm »

There is something going on with Node2 .... Looks like they're installing the hatches.

YesRushGen · « **Reply #82 on:** 06/12/2007 11:49 am »

Regarding the SRB segments for STS-120, where are the forward segments?

Were they among the ones returned to Utah following the derailment accident?

Edit: Sorry everyone, the article on the derailment answered my own questions.

Is it known yet if those forward segments are ok?

Thanks,

Kelly

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #83 on:** 06/12/2007 07:19 pm »

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whitewatcher - 11/6/2007 1:23 PM

There is something going on with Node2 .... Looks like they're installing the hatches.

Very likely. But if it's the CBMs your talking about then they've been there for ages now!

Rapoc · « **Reply #84 on:** 06/12/2007 07:41 pm »

Can somebody say me the exact lift off time for Discovery?

And can I find these times somewhere in the www?

Thanks!!

MKremer · « **Reply #85 on:** 06/12/2007 07:53 pm »

Nope, just a "no earlier than" date (or IOW a processing work to date). They won't know time of day until close to that date because ISS orbital plane crossing times aren't totally predictable (depends on altitude variations because of decay and reboosts).

sts1canada · « **Reply #86 on:** 06/12/2007 08:05 pm »

Here is an approximate launch time for STS-120 based on the current launch date target of October 20th: approx. 4:50 PM GMT (12:50 PM EDT in Florida). This date & time can and probably will change as different circumstances arise.

Source: SFN Tracking Station:

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/tracking/index.html

Richard

jacqmans · « **Reply #87 on:** 06/15/2007 08:28 pm »

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) -
U.S. Node 2
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 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, aft closeout work is under
way. Functional testing of the atmospheric revitalization pressure
control system, part of the orbiter's life support system, is
complete. Modifications to Discovery's engine cutoff sensor wiring
continue, as does the installation of BRI tile around the main
landing gear doors and external tank doors.

jacqmans · « **Reply #88 on:** 06/23/2007 10:50 am »

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) -
U.S. Node 2
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 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, aft closeout work is under
way. The orbiter docking mechanism has been stowed for flight.
Checkout and servicing of water spray boiler No. 1 is scheduled for
completion today. Modifications to Discovery's engine cutoff sensor
wiring are complete, along with the installation of BRI tile around
the main landing gear doors and external tank doors.

bsegal · « **Reply #89 on:** 06/29/2007 12:14 am »

Any update yet this week on status of the ET for this flight?

Martin FL · « **Reply #90 on:** 06/29/2007 03:46 pm »

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bsegal - 28/6/2007 7:14 PM

Any update yet this week on status of the ET for this flight?

There are a lot of presentations on L2 and some more dated yesterday went on last night.

Bret · « **Reply #91 on:** 06/29/2007 04:15 pm »

With the 1 week+ delay in getting Atlantis into the OBF, does that free up some people to assist on Discovery's processing? (Endeavour is ready to go, so likely no assistance needed there).

I'm sure it must be a scheduling challenge, but surely there were people ready to start Atlantis servicing that are not just going to sit home for a week? I know a handful flew out to California. Anyone from USA here who could comment?

Jim · « **Reply #92 on:** 06/29/2007 04:22 pm »

There aren't teams of people that just work on one orbiter. For example, there is just one crane team and they go from OPF to OPF and VAB etc performing the work required. The techs are broken up into "shops" which correspond to parts of the orbiter. Forward, midbody, aft and flight crew equipment are some of the shops. The scheduling takes into account, resource levels and priorities. There are other jobs, maintenance or training that the techs are doing. When OV-104 arrives, people will be taken off other jobs to OV-104 into the OPF and set up. From there, it is SOP with tech assignments

jacqmans · « **Reply #93 on:** 06/29/2007 08:35 pm »

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) -
U.S. Node 2
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3
Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 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, aft closeout work is under
way. Checkout of the hydraulic system for water spray boiler No. 1 is
complete and good. Testing of the auxiliary power units is under way.
Testing of the external tank doors for proper closure and fit is also
under way.

Bret · « **Reply #94 on:** 06/29/2007 09:01 pm »

Thanks for the info, Jim. My line of thinking was that, given the high priority on the Discovery mission, resources not working on Atlantis this week could give the Discovery flow a 'get-ahead' boost (depending on the skill sets required for the remaining work).

psloss · « **Reply #95 on:** 06/29/2007 09:29 pm »

The tank is still probably the "long pole":
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5112

(ET-120 has a unique history.)

Lee Jay · « **Reply #96 on:** 07/05/2007 04:06 pm »

If my math is correct, we're now 31 days past the original shipment date for the tank. Is there any new news?

Shuttle Man · « **Reply #97 on:** 07/05/2007 06:25 pm »

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Lee Jay - 5/7/2007 11:06 AM

If my math is correct, we're now 31 days past the original shipment date for the tank. Is there any new news?

Lots and lots on L2 if you're on there. Maybe Chris will round some info here.

kimmern123 · « **Reply #98 on:** 07/05/2007 06:27 pm »

This doesn't have anything to do with the processing, but does anyone know who's flight engineer on this flight?

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #99 on:** 07/05/2007 06:36 pm »

We get twice weekly full ET updates (on those going through processing) by way of MAF processing, along with weekly (when there's a PRCB) presentations on each tank and process on L2.

(One slide from L2 copied into here from last week to answer Lee's question, although anyone interested needs to get on L2 for same day and expansive information/presentations).

ET (LMSS/MAF)
ET-120 processing continues with critical ice/frost ramp station. ------------------------------ Shakedown at 70% complete.