STS-117: Atlantis Rollout and Pre-Launch Updates (take two)

• #160 by MKremer on 19 May, 2007 15:25
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  shuttlefan - 19/5/2007  10:05 AM
  
  

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  Justin Wheat - 19/5/2007  10:00 AM
  
  Has this happened before and is it a major issue?

  
  Not sure yet if it's a major issue. I also don't know if it's in one of the OMS pods or the Reaction Control System.

  ... or in the pad connection(s) or fueling hardware (seeing as the post doesn't specifically mention a leak originating within the orbiter itself).
  
• #161 by Flightstar on 19 May, 2007 15:39
• Nothing to worry about.
• #162 by MKremer on 19 May, 2007 19:03
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  Flightstar - 19/5/2007  10:39 AM
  
  Nothing to worry about.

  Meaning it's minor and fixed for sure; or minor and adapted to without a firm resolution and correction?
  
• #163 by Davie OPF on 20 May, 2007 02:54
• They are not uncommon and a day's delay won't be a problem, as that was saved via the rollout a day earlier.
• #164 by on 21 May, 2007 00:53

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  Chris Bergin - 19/5/2007 8:54 AM It's happened after any documeted reports come out (until Monday). Will try and ask around. Sorry I had to delete the phone number, that was at request.

   Are you going to write an article up on monday about the issue, or are you going to just post into the thread.

• #165 by DaveS on 21 May, 2007 01:04
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  Justin Wheat - 21/5/2007  2:53 AM
  
  

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  Chris Bergin - 19/5/2007 8:54 AM It's happened after any documeted reports come out (until Monday). Will try and ask around. Sorry I had to delete the phone number, that was at request.

   Are you going to write an article up on monday about the issue, or are you going to just post into the thread.

  Judging from FlightStar's and Davie_OPF's replies, it was a very minor thing that has now been solved and is hardly worth mentioning.
• #166 by Chris Bergin on 21 May, 2007 14:40
• STS 117 / OV 104 / Pad A
  Hyperloading preps in work
  Payload vertical processing in work
  The payload bay centerline latch inspection and screw replacements completed
  MSDLS #3 R&R
  Preps for EMU functional checkout in work
• #167 by shuttlefan on 21 May, 2007 15:07
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  Chris Bergin - 21/5/2007  9:40 AM
  
  STS 117 / OV 104 / Pad A
  Hyperloading preps in work
  Payload vertical processing in work
  The payload bay centerline latch inspection and screw replacements completed
  MSDLS #3 R&R
  Preps for EMU functional checkout in work

  
  Chris, anything new on the oxidizer leak or has that been pretty-much put to bed?
• #168 by rdale on 21 May, 2007 15:30
• Take a quick peek at DaveS's reply just a few inches above...
• #169 by ShuttleDiscovery on 21 May, 2007 18:43
• Just T-18 days now!  
• #170 by Chris Bergin on 22 May, 2007 01:45
• STS 117 / OV 104 / Pad A
  
  Power is up
  Power up Tuesday 06:00
  S00024 preps for propellant servicing in work
  Preps for EMU functional in work
  Vertical payload ops in work
  
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  Extensive FRR coverage begins on L2 tomorrow with return to MOD FRR and pre-FRR.
  
  As above, not long to go now and for the new people here, make sure you've got your seatbeats on!
• #171 by on 22 May, 2007 02:14
• Getting very close! Everthing smooth so far...lets keep our fingers cross that we can make it through the 18 days with no problems!
• #172 by Chris Bergin on 22 May, 2007 13:09
• Oxydizer leak was not an issue (official). No hit on schedule.
• #173 by rdale on 22 May, 2007 14:47
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  Chris Bergin - 21/5/2007  9:45 PM
  
  for the new people here, make sure you've got your seatbeats on!

  
  ...and please don't post one liners that consist primarily of:
  
   "that's good news"
   "only xx days to go"
   "nice pics"
   "let's keep our fingers crossed"
   "i hope the weather stays nice"
   "any more information on the ... "
  
  
• #174 by Chris Bergin on 22 May, 2007 21:50
• Article collated from L2 info: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5108
• #175 by Mark Dave on 22 May, 2007 21:51
• When are the crew materials put in for flight, food, equipment, etc?
• #176 by DaveS on 22 May, 2007 22:03
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  MarkD - 22/5/2007  11:51 PM
  When are the crew materials put in for flight, food, equipment, etc?

  About a week or so prior to launch.
• #177 by on 22 May, 2007 22:09

• Crew equipment late stow   Thursday 06/07/07

  24...40...00...06:49:12 PM...Flight crew equipment late stow

  http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/currentglance.html#COUNT major countdown timeline

• #178 by MKremer on 22 May, 2007 22:23
• Late stows (and even late-late stows) are normal for every mission.
  
• #179 by on 22 May, 2007 22:28
• yes they are. I was just giving the date of the late stow