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With the Eastern Range requiring between 36 and 48 hours to reconfigure for each vehicle, the opening effort by SSP managers relates to an arrangement with the Atlas V launch, in order to ensure STS-129 remains on track to be at least ready to make an opening launch attempt on November 16.<\/p>\n
If the Atlas V fails to launch on the first attempt (November 14), Atlantis may be reduced to a two day window \u2013 depending on the amount of time it would take to reconfigure the range \u2013 with Atlantis then holding the range for the 17th and 18th.<\/p>\n
In order to arrange a maximum three day window, the Delta IV launch will have to accommodate Atlantis by moving a couple of days to the right of its original November 18 launch date. This all appears to be going to plan, following the SSP Flight Readiness Review (FRR) last week.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Shannon thanked everyone for the hard work leading up to the STS-129 SSP FRR. This review went extremely well. The NET (No Earlier Than) launch date of November 16 is becoming more firm,\u201d noted the final Shuttle Standup\/Integration Report of the week (available on L2).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should officially be on the Range November 17-18. Mike Moses (Mission Management Team) is working with the Range to be sure that if the Atlas rocket launches on its first available day, we could launch on November 16. All plans and schedules should target launch on November 16.\u201d<\/p>\n
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With the slip of four days to the previously scheduled November 12 launch date, pad processing of Atlantis is on a relaxed schedule, with only a handful of minor issues requiring further work \u2013 as the weekend flow finishes up on hypergolic loading, known as S0024 operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrbiter: OV-104 \/ ET-133 \/ SRB BI-140 \/ RSRM 108 (Pad A): The team continues to work toward a target launch date for STS-129 of 11\/16. S0024 Hyper Load continues: OMS\/RCS (Orbital Maneuvering System\/Reaction Control System) Oxidizer load was completed Thursday afternoon. OMS\/RCS Fuel load is complete. APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) fuel load is scheduled to began at 0700L Friday morning,\u201d noted processing information on L2.<\/p>\n
\u201cNew IPR (Interim Problem Report): MIA (Command Logic) word errors were experienced just prior to the RJD (Reaction Jet Driver) test. Initial troubleshooting for DPS (Data Processing System); will perform a memory dump when the pad is reopened following S0024. Engineering believes the condition is covered by a User Note, but will evaluate the troubleshooting data to confirm.<\/p>\n
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\u201cNew IPR to Integration: During deployment of the +Y Orbiter Weather Protection (OWP) at Pad A, it was observed the platform came in close proximity to the SSV (Space Shuttle Vehicle).<\/p>\n\u201cThis proximity does not allow for nominal installation on the handrails on the +Y Platform. Temporary handrails which provide more clearance have been installed.<\/p>\n
\u201cEngineering is analyzing the OWP to determine the possible cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cMPS (Main Propulsion System) PV11 actuator is planned for Monday. S1287 orbiter aft closeouts will begin next week. Weekend work: S0024 post-ops.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The first of five scheduled missions in 2010, Endeavour\u2019s STS-130\/20A flight will deliver and install the final US module to the ISS. This module, the Node-3 and adjoining Cupola unit, is currently undergoing processing for flight in the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) at KSC.<\/p>\n
Endeavour, processing in OPF-2, is deep into her flow, following her return from the highly successful STS-127 mission which delivered the final piece in the Japanese jigsaw on Station.<\/p>\n
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Two major milestones have been reached, with the arrival of ET-134 at KSC \u2013 following its barge trip from the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, and the installation of all three of Endeavour\u2019s SSMEs.<\/p>\nET-134 will be housed in one of the VAB\u2019s Checkout Cells, where it will be inspected and prepared for a crane journey over to High Bay 1 \u2013 which received a Mobile Launch Platform (MLP-2), ahead of Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) stacking for what will be the third milestone in quick succession for STS-130.<\/p>\n
\u201cMLP-2 move from the park site to VAB HB-1 was completed this week,\u201d added processing notes. \u201cMLP-2 rolled into VAB HB-1 and SRB stacking will begin October 29.<\/p>\n
\u201cSSME 2 was installed Thursday; securing is in work and will be followed by heatshield installations next week. SSME 1 and SSME 3 were installed earlier in the week.\u201d<\/p>\n
Endeavour\u2019s two robotic arms were also stowed for flight this week, allowing for the Payload Bay Doors (PLBDs) to be closed for engineers to conduct work on the orbiter\u2019s Thermal Protection System (TPS).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe OBSS (Orbiter Boom Sensor System) and RMS (Remote Manipulator System) were stowed Thursday. PLBDs will be closed today in support of TPS work over the weekend,\u201d processing information continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cECL Humidity Separator R&R (Removal and Replacement) was completed Thursday; retest worked Friday. COMM CCTV system checks and TCS (Trajectory Control Sensor) sensor checkout were both completed yesterday. Airlock aft hatch functional is complete and good.<\/p>\n
\u201cEPD (ElectroPhoretic Deposition) Fuel Cell source verification and phase angle\/frequency counter checks are complete. Weekend work: Node 3 close clearance measurements, preps for landing gear functional, and MLG (Main Landing Gear) Strut Hyd and GN2 level checks.\u201d<\/p>\n
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