Tag: ET-127
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STS-119: Interfacing the stack – Discovery preparing for S0008
Shuttle Discovery as the STS-119 stack will undergo the Shuttle Interface Test (S0008) on Sunday, although engineers had to work through issues with the mating of the orbiter/ET umbilicals – which have since been resolved. The STS-119 stack is being worked through Orbiter/ET mate (S0004 operations) since Discovery was transitioned over to High Bay 3…
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STS-126 working Display Processor issue – STS-125 de-stack preps
Engineers are working a connection issue with an Integrated Display Processor on Endeavour, which is currently a constraint to moving into the S0007 Launch Countdown. Meanwhile, Atlantis will be de-stacked from ET-127, before being rolled back to her Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) next week. Processing at Pad 39A is proceeding to plan for the November…
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Endeavour arrives at Pad 39A – STS-125 damage assessment
Space shuttle Endeavour has been escorted on a mini tour of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) pads this morning, after she was transported off Pad 39B for a seven hour journey to Pad 39A. The move was set to take place on Saturday. However, poor weather is expected in the local area this weekend – which…
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Atlantis heads back to VAB – ET-127 damaged prior to rollback
With STS-125 delayed until at least mid-February, Atlantis has completed her trek back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Once secured inside the historic building, engineers will evaluate damage to her External Tank (ET-127) – which suffered several dings via a falling stainless steel support rod at the weekend. Atlantis is now expected to avoid…
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Damaged GH2 valve under evaluation on STS-125’s External Tank
Engineers are working on a problem observed with Atlantis’ External Tank (ET-127), which will likely require the removal and replacement of a valve.Mold impressions of the damaged GH2 two inch disconnect valve were taken overnight, with meetings taking place on Friday to discuss a forward plan. However, should R&R be required, work is expected to…