**The most comprehensive collection of Shuttle, Ares, Orion and ISS related presentations and mission documentation, plus expansive daily processing documentation and updates are <\/em>available to download on L2<\/em><\/font> **<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **<\/em><\/font>STS-125\/LON-400 L2 Sub Section Special already over 2000mb in size \u2013 special section Now Live, with over 50 superb mission presentations. STS-125 Flight Plan and Flight Data Files now uploaded. Mission Overview in CGI videos building up. STS-400 mission overview Presentations (14). STS-125\/400 daily and extensive processing latest. Flight Rules, EVA, Pad and Launch Radar Presentations \u2013 huge section already, heading into FRR season.<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **L2 STS-126 in build-up \u2013 includes several mission baseline presentations. One Stop SARJ Shop (memo, presentations). Extensive daily processing reports etc.**<\/p>\n **Shuttle to 2015 Assessment Build-up. Already includes Memos, Notes, Presentations and the opening 2015 Flight Manifest (additional 13 Flights) Option Presentation**<\/font><\/p>\n **STS-119 Processing Latest**<\/em><\/font> \u2014 <\/font>**STS-119 News Articles**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n SpaceX launch tickets (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n **LIVE updates: Endeavour Dual LON and STS-126 Processing**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **LIVE updates on Atlantis STS-125 Processing Flow**<\/em><\/font> \u2014 <\/font>**STS-125 News Articles**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n Rollover was nearly delayed until the end of the week by a last minute issue found during closeout inspections late last night, which related to a small hole found in one of the wheel wells.<\/p>\n Observations found a 0.15 square inch hole in a vinyl boot of the right side middle hinge \u2013 an area where the boot halves are glued together with RTV. The issue resulted in several hours of debate with the engineering community to approve the issue for rollover and flight \u2013 which was gained. A repair will take place after STS-126.<\/p>\n It took an around-the-clock effort by MAF engineers to ensure the tank shipped to KSC inline with the STS-400 support requirement, resulting in the ET shipping slightly ahead of schedule, which \u2013 had it not of been for payload processing delays \u2013 would have allowed the launch dates to move up a few days. <\/p>\n \u2018The ET-129 Michoud crew did a fantastic job,\u2019 said ET Program Manager Wanda Sigur, who praised her workforce for shipping two tanks within a month of each other. \u2018Certainly we rely a lot on these folks to complete the tank and get us ready to fly.<\/p>\n \u2018Remember, ET-129 is the pacing tank for the Hubble mission. So when we focused on getting ET-127 out the door, it was extremely important because we\u2019re going to fly that tank. But having ET-129, the Launch On Need tank available to NASA is very important to make sure we do support this particular mission.<\/p>\n \u2018ET-129 saw us not only implement all the improvements and changes that were effective on ET-128, but we also were able to implement a series of producibility enhancements that showed a real attention to detail and focus on getting the job done, and doing it in a productive, effective and efficient manner.<\/p>\n \u2018We\u2019re challenged with the extra scope we\u2019ve implemented post-Return to Flight because we want to make sure all these tanks perform effectively. But as we get smarter and people get engaged in the process, you see tons of commitment and the great job these folks are doing.\u2019<\/p>\n The commitment of the workforce could be seen during the three shift, seven days a week process that was carried out on both Atlantis\u2019 ET-127 and Endeavour\u2019s ET-129, with volunteers putting themselves down for an additional shift to help complete critical paths.<\/p>\n \u2018Without the extraordinary effort and dedication of this select group, along with the focused efforts of the entire department, both timely ET deliveries would not have been possible,\u2019 added Mike McGehee, senior manager, Final Assembly and Testing.<\/p>\n L2 Members: Refer to TAG keywords \u2018STS-400\u2019, \u2018ET-129\u2019 \u2013 for related L2 Presentations and Expansive Daily Processing Updates (from NASA and USA).<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n External Tanks Update: Only 1.5 inches of rain accumulated on the ground inside the levee, requiring just one of the four pumps operated to keep Michoud dry. <\/p>\n \u2018Facility is in good shape after Hurricane Gustav. Had minor storm damage, including a few roof leaks. Biggest problem was loss of a number of panels on VAB; have put temporary watertight covers in place,\u2019 noted Lockheed Martin\/MAF. \u2018Facility is intact and ready for any upcoming tropical storms for remainder of season. <\/p>\n \u2018A big problem was chilled waterline leak not related to storm that affected environments; fixes were put in place for this and they are ready to start production. Personnel returned in good shape, and have normal crews in most areas.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018Having eyes-on assessment of each hardware item to assure no impacts or concerns. Looking at whether environmental conditions affected work in progress, such as prepped surfaces.\u2019<\/p>\n MAF\u2019s stunning turnaround with their production schedules is thanks in part to a TIM (Technical Interchange Meeting), which was designed to find get-wells in ET-127\u2019s delivery target. Lessons learned have resulted in a positive ripple effect on the downstream tanks.<\/p>\n \u2018We\u2019ve been taking advantage of producibility improvements, enhancement initiatives, not doing unnecessary work \u2013 and the Collaborative Work Cells have helped out too,\u2019 added Sigur.<\/p>\n The next tank due to leave MAF is ET-130, which will fly with Discovery on her STS-119 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Launch is tracking early February, with the only critical path in the STS-119 flow relating to the delivery of a replacement RCC (Reinforced Carbon Carbon) panel for the orbiter\u2019s right wing. <\/p>\n The tank\u2019s delivery schedule is no longer a concern, following a turnaround from 37 days down on the delivery target, to just under a week \u2013 which is likely to move further to the left over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n \u2018ET-130: In final assembly. Running about five days down because of loss of time,\u2019 added the latest tank update from MAF. \u2018Feel can recover the time.\u2019<\/p>\n Alternatively **CLICK HERE**<\/font> For the free trailer for the 1,900mb L2 video of an exclusive tour of the VAB, OPF and Pad.<\/p>\n ET-131 \u2013 set to launch with Endeavour on her May 15 mission (STS-127) \u2013 was 23 days down on the delivery schedule. However, the turnaround effort has resulted in the tank now being classed as one day ahead of schedule. <\/p>\n \u2018In Cell A. Flange closeout effort has been in process. Stopped at good places in processing, so restart should not be an issue,\u2019 added MAF processing. \u2018Working on aft interface crossbeam build-up; this is mechanical, so processing should not be affected by storm.\u2019<\/p>\n Also 23 days down in July was ET-132 \u2013 manifested for Atlantis\u2019 STS-128 on July 30. The recovery of this tank\u2019s schedule now places it three days ahead of the targeted delivery date.<\/p>\n \u2018ET-132: Getting ready for aft dome spray. This is a critical process, and are applying very tight control over environment; holding series of reviews to culminate in a production readiness review and hope to start hardware processing immediately afterward.<\/p>\n \u2018Had LOX IFR preparation in process before storm, so will see if ready to start it (environments must be in box of temperature and humidity).\u2019<\/p>\n Rounding up the tanks in major production are ET-133 and ET-134, which are documented as flying in 2009 with Discovery on STS-129 in October, and Endeavour on STS-130 in December, respectively. <\/p>\n Both tanks are currently a month behind schedule, but are also going through the same turnaround in processing as seen with the upstream tanks.<\/p>\n \u2018Overall, efforts are going well,\u2019 added the latest Shuttle Stand-up\/Integration report. \u2018(Shuttle manager) Mr. (John) Shannon said it\u2019s good to hear that everyone got back okay (from the hurricane).\u2019<\/p>\n L2 Members: Refer to TAG keywords \u2018Manifest\u2019, \u2018ET\u2019, STS-119, \u2018STS-127\u2019, and \u2018STS-128\u2019 \u2013 for related Baseline and Mission Presentations and Expansive Daily Processing Updates (from NASA and USA).<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n ET-122 Potential for STS-134 LON: It will also prove to be a potential boost to the extended manifest \u2013 which is currently being assessed \u2013 that calls for up to 13 additional shuttle missions (article to be published soon).<\/p>\n Currently, ET-138 will be the last tank to be shipped to KSC, as part of the LON support of STS-133. However, that rescue requirement has the potential of being turned into a STS-134, which will likely be based around a decision on additional funding for the delivery of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS).<\/p>\n STS-134 debuted on the latest FAWG (Flight Assignment Working Group) manifest, but only as the LON support for STS-133 at this stage, utilizing ET-138. The primary flight product of STS-134 as a mission does not currently exist.<\/p>\n \u2018Hurricane Katrina damaged ET-122 in Cell A when concrete fell from the roof and hit some areas of the tank,\u2019 added Sigur. \u2018We\u2019ve been asked to put together a proposal about ET-122 to determine how and when the tank could be returned to the fleet for NASA to evaluate. <\/p>\n \u2018We are working on that. ET-122 could be used possibly as a launch-on-need tank or for other NASA objectives in the future.\u2019<\/p>\n L2 Members: Refer to TAG keywords \u2018Manifest\u2019, \u2018ET\u2019 \u2013 for related L2 Presentations and Expansive Daily Processing Updates (from NASA and USA \u2013 and LM\/MAF with the ETs).<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n L2 members<\/em><\/font>: All documentation \u2013 from which the above article has quoted snippets \u2013 is available in full in the related L2 sections, updated live.<\/em> Endeavour has arrived in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), following her rollover Thursday morning. She is now undergoing mating operations with External Tank ET-129, ahead of rollout to Pad 39B in a week\u2019s time. 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Endeavour STS-400\/126 Processing Latest:<\/u><\/p>\nNow in the VAB, Endeavour will be mated with ET-129, a tank that has been a key driver in ensuring STS-125\u2019s launch date kept within a few days of its previously scheduled target. <\/p>\n
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The next four tanks due to leave MAF were up to 41 days behind schedule in July. However, despite the subsequent shutdown of the facility during hurricane Gustav\u2019s near pass \u2013 MAF workers have successfully turned this around, with all tanks set to fly in 2009 now returning to their required delivery dates.<\/p>\nGustav failed to cause any serious damage to Michoud at the start of the month, with only the dockside port \u2013 where the ETs are loaded on to the barge for transport to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) \u2013 suffering from flooding, along with some of the facility\u2019s VAB panels being lost.<\/p>\n
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One tank that\u2019s rarely mentioned by MAF is ET-122 \u2013 the tank that was damaged during hurricane Katrina, and subsequently removed from the flight manifest. <\/p>\nHowever, with continuing efforts to add at least one more mission to the schedule, ET-122 may yet gain a reprieve as the LON tank for a potential STS-134 mission. <\/p>\n
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