**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 Aerospace industry analysis (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 Atlantis is on schedule in her pad flow towards the October 10 launch date target, following the completion of S0009 Pad Validation checks. <\/p>\n \u2018Did all pad validation activities. Opened PLBDs (Payload Bay Doors) Friday night and completed optic measurements,\u2019 noted KSC Ground Operations. \u2018Completed orbiter hydraulics and frequency response testing on weekend. <\/p>\n \u2018Working on preps for hyperload, scheduled on Thursday and Friday. Things proceeding per plan at pad. Over weekend, started on STS-125 pressure oscillation instrumentation hardware installation. This is progressing well; still have more tasks on this. Obtaining good data.\u2019 <\/p>\n The flow has now moved into S0008 (Shuttle Interface Test) operations, with SRB (Solid Rocket Booster) Hydraulics testing worked on Tuesday, while S0024 Hyper load preps continue. FRCS (Forward Reaction Control System) QD (Quick Disconnect) mates have been completed.<\/p>\n Building up the supplies of Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen that will be pumped into the External Tank ahead of launch is also taking place. LOX storage tank replenishment picked up Tuesday morning with four waves of tankers. LH2 storage tank replenishment is planned through Wednesday. <\/p>\n While work with Atlantis is continuing at the pad, SSP (Space Shuttle Program) managers will meet for the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) later this week. The process is likely to take nearly two days to complete \u2013 which will result in moving to the final stage of mission approval at the Agency FRR later this month.<\/p>\n \u2018SSP FRR is planned later this week. Will put out letter for Agency FRR on September 22; folks think this will probably take 1.5 days,\u2019 added the latest Shuttle Stand-up\/Integration report. <\/p>\n \u2018(Shuttle Manager) Mr (John) Shannon said will probably need to spend a little more time at Agency FRR because of because of STS-400 items.\u2019<\/p>\n As alluded to by Mr Shannon at the STS-125 media briefings earlier this week, the main topic of conversation will relate to the threat of MMOD (Micrometeoroid\/Orbiting Debris) damage on this mission \u2013 an increased risk due to Hubble\u2019s orbit and lack of protection from the International Space Station (ISS).<\/p>\n \u2018On FRR Thursday and Friday, probably biggest discussion will be MMOD risk, which will carry forward as red risk. Team is doing well showing why is this level, what mitigations are, how will perform mitigation, and if not doing mitigations, then why. This will be a big topic at Agency level.\u2019<\/p>\n MMOD is the third biggest risk to a shuttle mission \u2013 behind launch and landing \u2013 regardless of where the vehicle is flying to on orbit. However, this will be the first Hubble mission to have major levels of contingency, should there be a serious strike on the orbiter\u2019s Thermal Protection System (TPS). <\/p>\n If in the unlikely event Atlantis suffers notable damage, her crew have an array of repair methods they can carry out on the orbiter ahead of re-entry. <\/p>\n While such a serious event is highly unlikely, NASA managers do not leave anything to chance, resulting in scenarios involving LON being heavily discussed at the FRRs.<\/p>\n \u2018Mr. Shannon has a little concern about powerdown discussion, and we will need to weigh risks to nominal mission versus protecting risk for contingency situation,\u2019 added the Stand-up, referencing the situation where LON was required, resulting in Atlantis being powered down to become a lifeboat, until Endeavour was able to reach her sister on orbit to carry out the rescue of her crew.<\/p>\n Such scenarios have been planned out and simulated in depth since 2003, with a huge amount of documentation and procedures already finalized for any required contingency event, despite the likelihood being minimal at best.<\/p>\n \u2018Will spend some time at FRR making sure have all pieces of the story put together well to take to Agency FRR. Otherwise, looks like are in good shape for mission.\u2019<\/p>\n UPDATE: SSP FRR delayed until next week, due to closure of JSC during hurricane Ike\u2019s pass over the Houston area.<\/em><\/p>\n A \u2018STS-125 Safety Briefing\u2019 article \u2013 based on an expansive mission presentation on L2 \u2013 will be published around the FRR, showing outlining NASA\u2019s in-depth approach to ensuring all the bases are covered for this mission.<\/i><\/p>\n L2 Members: Refer to TAG keywords \u2018STS-125\u2019 \u2013 for related L2 Presentations and Expansive Daily Processing Updates (from NASA and USA).<\/font><\/p>\n Endeavour STS-126\/400 Processing Latest:<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Taking up the role of STS-400, Endeavour is on the timeline to support STS-125\u2019s launch date. <\/p>\n Endeavour will be sat on Pad 39B \u2013 the final time a shuttle will take up residence on that pad prior to it being handed over to Constellation \u2013 ready to launch within three days of a contingency being called. Following standdown after STS-125\u2019s late inspections, Endeavour will roll to Pad 39A for STS-126 launch preparations.<\/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 The youngest orbiter in the fleet is currently being placed on the Orbiter Transporter System (OTS) in preparation for the short ride over to the VAB for mating operations on Thursday \u2013 a day ahead of the previous schedule.<\/p>\n Forward and Aft closeouts, plus final orbiter preps for rollout \u2013 including aft door installation \u2013 have been completed, with ET doors positioned for flight. Nose and Main Landing Gear tire pressurizations and checks for flight are also finished.<\/p>\n \u2018Had couple of issues getting correct measurements on landing gear; got through Friday night and landing gear is ready to go. Doing final powerdown; weight and C.G. (Center of Gravity). Will go to OTS on Wednesday,\u2019 noted KSC Ground Operations.<\/p>\n \u2018Are doing well on ET and Booster closeouts in VAB. Are on schedule and will pull platforms Wednesday. Will accelerate orbiter mate by one day to this Thursday; will roll to VAB at 0700 EDT.\u2019<\/p>\n Once Endeavour is inside the VAB, she will be attached to the crane for transition over to her awaiting ET\/SRB stack in High Bay 1. Several deviations to the mating procedure have been approved, following issues with the recent mating operations with Atlantis and ET-127.<\/p>\n Engineers will now follow new procedures with use of torque wrenches \u2013 preset to 100 in.lb \u2013 for the umbilical stud tensioning and installation. Previously, the engineer would \u2018feel\u2019 the torque. <\/p>\n An operational check will also be carried out on the guillotine valve, by inspecting and cycling it beforehand. This new procedure will be carried out on all subsequent matings, in order to avoid the issues observed with the STS-125 mating operation.<\/p>\n L2 Members: Refer to TAG keywords \u2018STS-400\u2019, \u2018STS-126\u2019 \u2013 for related L2 Presentations and Expansive Daily Processing Updates (from NASA and USA).<\/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> With a month to go until the launch of STS-125, both Atlantis and Endeavour \u2013 the latter being readied for the STS-400 LON (Launch On Need) support role \u2013 are enjoying smooth processing flows. 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