**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 1750mb in size \u2013 special section Now Live, with over 40 superb mission presentations. STS-125 Flight Plan (newly created) and Flight Data Files now uploaded. Mission Overview in CGI videos building up \u2013 starting with payload overviews. STS-400 Flight Plan. STS-400 EVA and mission overview Presentations (14). Daily extensive processing latest. **L2 STS-126 in build-up \u2013 includes three mission baseline presentations. One Stop SARJ Shop (memo, presentations) etc.**<\/font><\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **STS-124 Post Flight \u2013 STS-119 Processing Latest**<\/em><\/font> \u2014 <\/font>**STS-124 News Articles**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **LIVE updates: Endeavour Dual LON and STS-126 Processing**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n Aerospace industry analysis (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n **LIVE updates on Atlantis STS-125 Processing Flow**<\/em><\/font> \u2014 <\/font>**STS-125 News Articles**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The FRR process consists of several departmental, program and agency elements, ending with the agency level review which will approve the launch date for STS-125.<\/p>\n This process begins well over a month in advance of the launch date, with the MOD FRR, followed by departmental FRRs, which creates the documentation on all aspects of the vehicle and mission for review by the SSP (Space Shuttle Program) FRR.<\/p>\n Dates have now been finalized for the two major FRRs. The SSP FRR is scheduled to last two days \u2013 though it can conclude sooner \u2013 between September 11 and 12, before the concluding Agency FRR takes place on September 22. <\/p>\n While the FRR is a standard procedure to ensure safe flight, managers and engineers will be tasked with a busy final quarter to the year, due to the scheduled launch of STS-126 taking just a month after Atlantis is due to lift-off. <\/p>\n Although Atlantis is visiting the Hubble Space Telescope, and Endeavour the International Space Station (ISS), STS-125\u2019s post flight IFA (In Flight Anomaly) \u2013 a post flight version of the FRR which has a large amount of relevance to the next mission \u2013 is likely to occur at the around the same time as STS-126\u2019s FRR. <\/p>\n However, Shuttle manager John Shannon is confident \u2013 as he should be \u2013 that his troops will be able to handle the busy period without issue.<\/p>\n \u2018The second tank (STS-400\/STS-126\u2019s ET-129) is around two weeks away from delivery. That will mean a significant ramp-up in activities we are doing as a team getting ready for HST and STS-126,\u2019 Shannon wrote in the latest Shuttle Stand-up\/Integration report. <\/p>\n \u2018The improvements in Ground Processing are helping achieve the goals we set out. It will be a really busy fall, and we are seeing across the board that the team is on the right track to get this done.\u2019<\/p>\n STS-125 Processing Latest: Updated: Mating will now take place on August 3 (Sunday), with operations then continuing throigh S0003 operations to rollover, which could happen as soon as August 18, based on improved ground processing. Previously, rollover was tracking August 22.<\/p>\n Work in OPF-1 is proceeding smoothly, with only a few items of interest being worked, which is normal for any processing flow. These include continued work on a Master Timing Unit (MTU) issue and troubleshooting on her UHF radio.<\/p>\n \u2018MTU update: Troubleshooting was performed yesterday with no re-occurrence of the anomaly. Additional troubleshooting will be performed today,\u2019 noted Wednesday processing information. \u2018All results will be evaluated on Thursday.<\/p>\n \u2018UHF Comm. System checkout preps begin tomorrow night. Call-to-stations is Friday morning.\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 Otherwise Atlantis is well ahead of scheduled \u2013 based on her current rollover date \u2013 with leak checks and pre-rollover work in the process of being finalized. <\/p>\n \u2018Forward Structural Leak Test\/ Orbiter Compartment Positive Pressure Test was successfully completed yesterday. Work on the aft structural leak checks is scheduled to begin tomorrow.<\/p>\n \u2018The Strongback was removed yesterday. The ERB (Engineering Review Board) reviewed the Manipulator Positioning Mechanisms (MPM) fastener issue, which was constraining removal, and gave concurrence to proceed. The MPM fasteners remain an open issue.<\/p>\n \u2018Final aft rollout preps and closeouts continue throughout the week. Aft door installations remain scheduled for Saturday. Door 44 installation was delayed for a closeout inspection, and will pick-up today. PLB (Payload Bay) torque tube fit checks were rescheduled for today.\u2019<\/p>\n Also noted on the latest information is an item of interest with the Reinforced Carbon Carbon (RCC) panels on Atlantis, after one the panel\u2019s T-Seal shifted slightly in flight during her previous mission \u2013 STS-122 <\/p>\n Engineers have carried out further checks on new panels that have been fitted on Atlantis for STS-125, to ensure the installation was within spec based on their latest findings as to what may have caused the panel to shift during STS-122, potentially via a previous installation process \u2013 from which they found no problems. <\/p>\n \u2018On RCC panels for OV-104, after the last mission where the T-Seal in Panel R shifted a little in flight and had the type A flow, the team went out to review the step and gap data on the new installed panels on OV-104: 10R, 17R, 14L, 16L, 17L,\u2019 noted NASA\u2019s Orbiter Project.<\/p>\n \u2018They looked at all the step and gap data and don\u2019t see any potential issues for the next flight. Have good installs on all those panels. sked them to look at the hot panels on both sides, to make sure have good step and gap on Panels 8-12 on both sides.<\/p>\n \u2018Will change the spec for looking at the step and gap, and take data differently. Anytime a panel is reinstalled, will take step and gap data in the \u2018free state\u2019 before the panel is locked down.\u2019<\/p>\n Back in the VAB, Atlantis\u2019 tank is undergoing pre-mate processing, which includes a few items of required repair work, namely with the damaged GN2 two inch disconnect valve \u2013 which has now been replaced, and a repair to slight cosmetic damage on the Helium Inject Line \u2013 which has now begun. <\/p>\n \u2018External Tank: ET-127 (VAB HB-4 Checkout Cell) GH2 2\u201d disconnect leak check is complete,\u2019 added processing information. \u2018LO2\/LH2 17\u201d Disconnect measurement\/adjustment is complete. Helium Inject Line R&R is in work with foam removal.\u2019 <\/p>\n Atlantis remains \u2018officially\u2019 scheduled to launch on October 8 \u2013 with a Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting in two weeks set to discuss the latest flow elements related to STS-125, in order to see if the date can be moved to up October 5 \u2013 based on an already modified Change Request (CR).<\/p>\n The requested change to October 5 can only be approved if several processing milestones fall into place, namely the arrival of STS-125\u2019s payload, crew training and ET-129 \u2013 the External Tank that will be mated with Endeavour, prior to rolling out to Pad 39B as the LON (Launch On Need) shuttle \u2013 STS-400.<\/p>\n STS-400\/126 Processing Latest: One of the major factors in allowing the advancement of the launch dates is ET-129, which is currently undergoing seven days a week \u2013 three shifts a day \u2013 processing at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans. <\/p>\n A previously desired shipping date of August 2 can no longer be achieved, with the completion date currently showing work will continue until August 10 \u2013 though MAF are trying their best to bring down the shipping date. <\/p>\n \u2018ET-129: Are off the top of the intertank and H2 tank, with the exception being the aft end of the tank where closeout activities continue,\u2019 noted the latest report from MAF. \u2018Have TPS (Thermal Protection System) closeouts associated with aft end, recirculation line base, manhole cover hand packs, and prep for vertical strut knuckle sprays.<\/p>\n \u2018Testing is going well. The initial pressurization of both the LOX and H2 tanks are complete. Completed various functional tests such as camera system functional, ullage calibration, and bipod heaters. Leak checks are in work. Tanks are pressurized for further leak checks. Should start installation of composite nose cone this weekend.<\/p>\n \u2018Another key event is always getting out of the intertank and progressing towards getting the intertank door on, which is one of the key milestones to getting into an all-systems test. Levels 4, 3 and 2 of scaffolding inside intertank were removed. <\/p>\n \u2018As of this weekend, it looks like the August 11 date has moved back to August 10, and will continue leaning toward the left on schedule.\u2019<\/p>\n The Pegasus barge \u2013 which has only recently dropped off ET-127 for Atlantis \u2013 has again departed the turn basin yesterday and is now en-route to MAF to pick up ET-129.<\/p>\n With the tank arriving at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) around August 15 \u2013 if the current schedule holds \u2013 the PRCB members will consider the tank\u2019s flow inside the VAB, which has been refined of late, in order to come to an initial decision on advancing the launch dates.<\/p>\n \u2018CEIT preps continue throughout the week. Midbody crosshair installation and temporary stow of port TSA tools were both completed yesterday,\u2019 noted Wednesday processing information.<\/p>\n \u2018Potable water servicing began yesterday; all potable water tanks have been drained. APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) 1 and 2 GN2 flight pressurization and bottle servicing is complete. Commenced with 48-hour decay check for APU 1, 2, & 3.\u2019<\/p>\n In the adjacent High Bay to STS-125\u2019s stacked boosters, STS-400\/STS-126\u2019s SRBs are expected to complete stacking operations this Friday, meaning two full sets of SRBs will be sat in the VAB awaiting mating with their respective tanks. STS-125\u2019s stack is located in High Bay 3, with STS-400\/STS-126\u2019s stack in High Bay 1.<\/p>\n \u2018The RF Segment was moved to the VAB this morning,\u2019 added processing information. \u2018Stacking of the RF segment will be worked today and tomorrow, followed by the LH\/RH Forward Assemblies on Friday.<\/p>\n \u2018SRB stacking, will continue stacking this week and have that completed by Friday.\u2019<\/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><\/p>\n **BRAND NEW STS-124 MISSION OVERVIEW MUSIC VIDEO \u2013 AVAILABLE HERE** (Free Video Section \u2013 Only requires to be logged into the forum) Atlantis is continuing to enjoy a green processing flow, as she closes in on rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in around three weeks time. 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The CR is based solely on a desired advancement of STS-126 by a few days, due to a restricted launch window that affected by a Beta Angle Cutout \u2013 which kicks in after November 25. Should STS-126 fail to launch by that date, the next opportunity isn\u2019t until early 2009.<\/p>\nEndeavour herself is \u2013 like her older sister \u2013 enjoying a smooth processing flow, as she heads towards Friday\u2019s Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT).<\/p>\n
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