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#60
by
Flightstar
on 15 Sep, 2005 03:08
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Some info extra addition on the Discovery preparation thread from a memo published by Anik.
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#61
by
Flightstar
on 19 Sep, 2005 03:38
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Atlantis is basically now parked up in her OPF with very little in the way of work being done. She could fly right now if we wanted.
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#62
by
Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2005 04:34
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This is SG on SDC saying similar:
>The integrated schedule shows a launch on October 19,2006. I believe that can be mover earlier since we are currently using personel for OV-105 processing that should be tied up with the other 2 orbiters. As it is OV-104 is almost ready to be stacked again and has very little work going on. OV-103 is in a normal turn around processing mode. As that work gets completed that will release more people for OV-104. <
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#63
by
Space101
on 27 Sep, 2005 03:12
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What happens now for Atlantis? Not a lot, basically placed into a bit of a deep sleep till next year?
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#64
by
anik
on 27 Sep, 2005 18:49
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Chris, this forum is named "Atlantis (STS-115 and STS-301)"...
I think, that STS-300
, not STS-301, because:
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=17808"A CR (Change Request) is out for review which would change the launch dates. This CR will come back to the PRCB on 8 September 2005. Of interest is that this CR de-manifests STS-118. It also cancels STS-301 and replaces it with STS-300 for the LON (Launch on Need) mission set at 20 April 2006."
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#65
by
Chris Bergin
on 27 Sep, 2005 19:28
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#66
by
anik
on 08 Oct, 2005 16:06
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NASA Space Shuttle Processing Status 7 October 2005
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=18314Technicians continue to process orbiter Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 for its mission to the International Space Station. The right- hand payload bay door was lowered to support stowing the KU-band antenna on Wednesday.
In the Space Station Processing Facility, the P3/P4 cargo element is undergoing testing to verify functionality for on-orbit operations. The test, known as a "startup test," was originally performed on the element in 2002. The element flight batteries were replaced earlier this year requiring another "startup test." In order to cool the batteries and dissipate the heat generated from the test, ammonia is circulated in a continuous loop from ground-support equipment chiller carts through the flight element.
In addition to testing functionality, an orbital rate capacity test is performed to determine the current capacity of the flight batteries. The capacity data is used to estimate battery capacity at time of launch and predict on-orbit battery life capacity. The P3/P4 cargo element will attach to the P1 Truss on the port side of the integrated truss segment of the station. With its two large solar arrays, P3/P4 will provide one-fourth of the total power generation capability of the completed station.
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#67
by
FransonUK
on 08 Oct, 2005 18:21
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Now that's more info. Thanks for posting Anik as it's good to hear them talking about ISS elements at last.
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#68
by
Space101
on 09 Oct, 2005 22:31
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Has anyone got an image of this P3/P4?
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#69
by
Chris Bergin
on 28 Oct, 2005 23:39
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STATUS REPORT: SS05-030
NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT: S05-030
Atlantis (OV-104)
Mission: STS-115 - 19th International Space Station Flight
Payload: P3/P4 Solar Arrays
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1
Launch Date: TBD
Launch Pad: 39B
Crew: Jett, Ferguson, Tanner, Burbank, MacLean, Stefanyshyn-Piper
Technicians continue to process the orbiter for its mission to the
international space station. Preparations are under way to remove a
cold plate in an avionics bay. To perform the removal, water coolant
loop No. 2 will be de-serviced or drained.
The payload for Atlantis is the P3/P4 truss segment being prepared in
the Space Station Processing Facility. The P3/P4 cargo element
ammonia testing to verify functionality for on-orbit operations is
complete. The P3/P4 cargo element will attach to the P1 truss on the
port side of the integrated truss segment of the space station. With
its two large solar arrays, P3/P4 will provide one-fourth of the
total power generation capability of the station.
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#70
by
Terrible Twosome
on 30 Oct, 2005 04:04
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Hello, I'm new here, good to see Atlantis is going well with the processing.
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#71
by
Rocket Ronnie
on 31 Oct, 2005 21:53
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A follower of Atlantis too. I managed to see a launch when in Florida and it was Atlantis on STS-112.
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#72
by
Terrible Twosome
on 01 Nov, 2005 16:00
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Rocket Ronnie - 31/10/2005 4:53 PM
A follower of Atlantis too. I managed to see a launch when in Florida and it was Atlantis on STS-112.
Same reason and same launch! How about that for a coincidence!
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#73
by
Rocket Ronnie
on 01 Nov, 2005 16:12
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Terrible Twosome - 1/11/2005 11:00 AM
Rocket Ronnie - 31/10/2005 4:53 PM
A follower of Atlantis too. I managed to see a launch when in Florida and it was Atlantis on STS-112.
Same reason and same launch! How about that for a coincidence!
Small world!
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#74
by
Chris Bergin
on 02 Nov, 2005 22:02
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NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT: S05-029
Mission: STS-115 - 19th ISS Flight (12A) - P3/P4 Solar Arrays
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1
Launch Date: TBD
Launch Pad: 39B
Crew: Jett, Ferguson, Tanner, Burbank, MacLean, Stefanyshyn-Piper
Technicians continue to process orbiter Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 for its mission to the International Space Station. The right-hand payload bay door was lowered to support stowing the KU-band antenna on Wednesday.
In the Space Station Processing Facility, the P3/P4 cargo element is undergoing testing to verify functionality for on-orbit operations. The test, known as a "startup test" was originally performed on the element in 2002. The element flight batteries were replaced earlier this year requiring another "startup test." In order to cool the batteries and dissipate the heat generated from the test, ammonia is circulated in a continuous loop from ground-support equipment chiller carts through the flight element.
In addition to testing functionality, an orbital rate capacity test is performed to determine the current capacity of the flight batteries. The capacity data is used to estimate battery capacity at time of launch and predict on-orbit battery life capacity. The P3/P4 cargo element will attach to the P1 Truss on the port side of the integrated truss segment of the station. With its two large solar arrays, P3/P4 will provide one-fourth of the total power generation capability of the completed station.
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#75
by
DaveS
on 03 Nov, 2005 15:33
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Atlantis (OV-104)
Mission: STS-115 - 19th International Space Station Flight
Payload: P3/P4 Solar Arrays
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1
Launch Date: TBD
Launch Pad: 39B
Crew: Jett, Ferguson, Tanner, Burbank, MacLean and Stefanyshyn-Piper
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles
Technicians continue to process the orbiter for its mission to the international space station. Preparations are under way to remove a cold plate in an avionics bay. To perform the removal, water coolant loop No. 2 will be de-serviced or drained.
The payload for Atlantis is the P3/P4 truss segment being prepared in the Space Station Processing Facility. The P3/P4 cargo element ammonia testing to verify functionality for on-orbit operations is complete. The P3/P4 cargo element will attach to the P1 truss on the port side of the integrated truss segment of the space station. With its two large solar arrays, P3/P4 will provide one-fourth of the total power generation capability of the station.
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#76
by
Terry Rocket
on 03 Nov, 2005 21:30
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Where have I heard the Cold Plate before? Has it been troublesome for the Avionics box in the past?
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#77
by
anik
on 04 Nov, 2005 16:32
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Space101 - 10/10/2005 2:31 AM
Has anyone got an image of this P3/P4?
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#78
by
Do Shuttles Dream
on 04 Nov, 2005 20:39
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Wow, that's big!
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#79
by
Space101
on 04 Nov, 2005 20:45
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Thanks Anik!!
, not STS-301, because: