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#380
by
DaveS
on 07 Apr, 2007 21:04
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Chris Bergin - 7/4/2007 10:11 PM
We'll keep an eye out on when it leaves the Barge (it might of already).
Nope. One tell-tale sign of that is that the barge-opening has been uncovered, which it isn't.
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#381
by
Michael22090
on 07 Apr, 2007 22:09
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Looks like the ET is still in the barge. Cover is not off yet either.
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#382
by
on 07 Apr, 2007 22:19
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have they repaired this area of the tank? It looks like the spots for the hail damage are gone?
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#383
by
DaveS
on 07 Apr, 2007 22:26
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Justin Wheat - 8/4/2007 12:19 AM
have they repaired this area of the tank? It looks like the spots for the hail damage are gone?
Are you talking about the bright area in the lower right corner? If so, then no. That's part of a protective covering.
The tank surface is the dark areas. Take a look this capture from earlier today. You can clearly make out the circular dings to the left of the covering.
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#384
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on 07 Apr, 2007 22:29
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Are they still working on how to fix the tank? Are they going to do any repaires before the conference next week?
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#385
by
DaveS
on 07 Apr, 2007 22:36
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Justin Wheat - 8/4/2007 12:29 AM
Are they still working on how to fix the tank? Are they going to do any repaires before the conference next week?
They are repairing the ET, but it's slow work. Also, the repaired areas are going to be brighter than the rest of the surface as newer foam is whiter in color. The ET darkens during it's stay on the pad, so you can see that the ET has been spent some time outdoors.
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#386
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on 08 Apr, 2007 01:38
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How long would it take for ET-124 to be fixed down at the shoe?
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#387
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Apr, 2007 01:48
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If they send ET-124 back to MAF (not decided, even if they switch to ET-117 for Atlantis), we've seen no documentation on a recovery plan for 124 at MAF at this time, so the short answer is unknown.
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#388
by
shuttlefan
on 08 Apr, 2007 13:59
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If they decide to swap ETs, would they move Atlantis back to the OPF and do the main engine removal and inspections there, or do they plan on doing it while Atlantis is vertical? :cool:
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#389
by
ET_Mech
on 08 Apr, 2007 14:11
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DaveS - 7/4/2007 5:26 PM
Justin Wheat - 8/4/2007 12:19 AM
have they repaired this area of the tank? It looks like the spots for the hail damage are gone?
Are you talking about the bright area in the lower right corner? If so, then no. That's part of a protective covering.
The tank surface is the dark areas. Take a look this capture from earlier today. You can clearly make out the circular dings to the left of the covering.
It isn't a protective coating at all, actually its kind of the polar opposite. This area had such a high concentration of damage that we cut away a roughly 6' by 3' area of foam for a BX-265 spray repair when the major work of pouring a few thousand small holes is done. (This is the zone E spray the L2 charts refer to) It's bright white because thats the natural color of the foam before it starts to "stain" to that orange rust color.
In regard to ET-117, We were instructed that ET-124 is the highest priority and ET-117 should be left on the barge until the swap it/keep it decision is made. ET Offload is right now NET April 16.
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#390
by
nathan.moeller
on 08 Apr, 2007 15:02
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Welcome to the site Paul
Thanks for that info! It helps a lot. You guys are doing an awesome job out there with ET-124. Good luck!
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#391
by
Jackson
on 08 Apr, 2007 15:47
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nathan.moeller - 8/4/2007 10:02 AM
Welcome to the site Paul Thanks for that info! It helps a lot. You guys are doing an awesome job out there with ET-124. Good luck!
Ditto. Scary amount of work and I don't think anyone will see it as a failure to swap tanks if that happens. Good effort to give ET-124 a chance.
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#392
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Apr, 2007 19:06
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ET_Mech - 8/4/2007 3:11 PM
In regard to ET-117, We were instructed that ET-124 is the highest priority and ET-117 should be left on the barge until the swap it/keep it decision is made. ET Offload is right now NET April 16.
Thanks, that's interesting, as I thought they'd at least get the tank into the checkout cell for the interim.
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#393
by
nathan.moeller
on 08 Apr, 2007 19:48
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Is that the longest time they've ever left an ET on the barge after it has arrived on dock at KSC?
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#394
by
gordo
on 08 Apr, 2007 20:02
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Bet you the people at Mishoud are frakked after working their backsides off to get the thing ready and shipped to KSC.....for it to be kept on the barge for 2 weeks.
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#395
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Apr, 2007 21:12
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gordo - 8/4/2007 9:02 PM
Bet you the people at Mishoud are frakked after working their backsides off to get the thing ready and shipped to KSC.....for it to be kept on the barge for 2 weeks.
Michoud have to beat their shipping targets, that is what they want. What happenes with KSC (which is NASA and USA) is down to those other companies.
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#396
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Apr, 2007 21:12
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STS 117 / OV 104 / VAB HB1
Orbiter is powered down
Next power up scheduled for Tuesday.
Preps for engine removal begin Monday
ET damage inspections remain in work
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#397
by
shuttlefan
on 09 Apr, 2007 13:14
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Will they offload the ET from the barge today. If they do, there will probably be some great photos on the KSC multimedia site. :cool:
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#398
by
jmjawors
on 09 Apr, 2007 13:25
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shuttlefan - 9/4/2007 8:14 AM
Will they offload the ET from the barge today. If they do, there will probably be some great photos on the KSC multimedia site. :cool:
Undoubtedly would be great photos. But here's the answer from earlier in the thread:
ET_Mech - 8/4/2007 9:11 AM
In regard to ET-117, We were instructed that ET-124 is the highest priority and ET-117 should be left on the barge until the swap it/keep it decision is made. ET Offload is right now NET April 16.
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#399
by
DaveS
on 09 Apr, 2007 13:26
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shuttlefan - 9/4/2007 3:14 PM
Will they offload the ET from the barge today. If they do, there will probably be some great photos on the KSC multimedia site. :cool:
No. Go back to the previous page and read ET Mech's reply. ET-117 offload is NET April 16 due to ET-124 repair having priority over ET-117.
Thanks for that info! It helps a lot. You guys are doing an awesome job out there with ET-124. Good luck!