**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 **<\/font>STS-124 Sub Section Build-Up \u2013 special section Now Live. Now includes over 100mb of Flight Plans, EVA, RNDZ, Ascent etc. Checklists. Mission Overview CGI Videos. Plus 25 Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Presentations.<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **STS-125\/LON-400 Sub Section Special already over 1300mb in size \u2013 special section Now Live.<\/p>\n **LIVE updates on Atlantis STS-125 Processing Flow**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **LIVE updates on Discovery STS-124 Processing (PAD FLOW)**<\/em><\/font> Company News (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n STS-124<\/b> FRR<\/b>:<\/em><\/u> <\/p>\n Monday\u2019s one day FRR<\/b> \u2013 chaired by Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations \u2013 follows the two day Space Shuttle Program FRR<\/b> last week. <\/p>\n Pending the resolution of a few outstanding issues \u2013 notably whether to change the mission to include the removal of US astronauts from the Station, which will centre around improved confidence levels in the Russian Soyuz vehicle \u2013 Discovery remains on track to achieve the May<\/b> 31<\/b> launch<\/b> target. <\/p>\n With Russian officials ready to complete their Soyuz TMA-11 investigation prior to the launch<\/b> of Discovery, US officials are likely to have a review of their confidence levels in time to allow the mission to go ahead as planned. <\/p>\n Otherwise, the remaining issues identified in the lead up to the FRRs are being cleared, with only the \u2018CDRA Dessicant\/Sorbent Bed R&R\u2019 \u2013 the requested changeout and replacement of a CO2 scrubber, which is yet to be delivered to KSC \u2013 likely continue through to the L-2 Mission Management Team (MMT) bench review. <\/p>\n \u2018STS-124<\/b>\/1J MOD mission preparation is in good shape. No exceptions were identified,\u2019 noted FRR<\/b> minutes. \u2018Will carry one special topic forward to review the plan for airflow and CO2 management. <\/p>\n \u2018Due to the late addition of the CDRA Dessicant\/Sorbent Bed R&R to the mission requirements, final planning for this activity is still pending.\u2019<\/p>\n The previous mission, STS-123 with Endeavour, left the OBSS stowed on the S1 Truss, to await Discovery\u2019s arrival next month. Once docked, the opening EVA will carry out the retrieval of the boom, allowing for any focused inspections to take place.<\/p>\n \u2018The STS-124<\/b>\/1J mission objectives were summarized, along with the activity for each Flight Day,\u2019 added the FRR<\/b> minutes. \u2018The highest priority mission objectives are to retrieve the OBSS from the S1 Truss. <\/p>\n \u2018(Other priorities include the) release of the elbow camera launch<\/b> locks, rotate Expedition 16\/17 (Garrettt Reisman) for Expedition 17 (Greg Chamitoff), install the JPM onto the Node 2 Port ACBM, and activate a single JPM power\/avionics channel.\u2019<\/p>\n The SSP Flight Readiness Review outlined all the new operations being incorporated into this mission \u2013 with several review articles to follow this week.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n STS-124<\/b> Pad Flow Latest:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Discovery continues to push towards the start of S0007 (Launch<\/b> Countdown) operations, with Orbiter and SRB (Solid Rocket Booster) hydraulic operations to support hypergolic fuel load operations completed on Saturday, and SRB hydraulics testing continuing Monday. <\/p>\n A number of issues are being worked at the pad, though this is usual for this stage of the flow. <\/p>\n \u2018MEQ (Mechanical Systems) airlock B-hatch seal had a third area of minor damage,\u2019 noted processing information on Monday. \u2018It was documented with mold impressions and photos. The hatch was closed for flight at 01:30 local on Sunday and a good leak check gave good rationale to accept the seal for flight. <\/p>\n \u2018FSS (Fixed Service Structure) 107 foot level GSE (Ground Support System) skid drain valve failed to open when commanded. An alternate skid vent valve was used to support fuel loading and there was minimal operational impact to fuel ops. <\/p>\n \u2018Post hyper load troubleshooting will determine whether the valve is mechanically or electrically failed.\u2019 <\/p>\n Testing of the replaced MDM (Multiplexer\/Demultiplexer) card (FA2) is still ongoing, following retests over the weekend. This follows last week\u2019s \u20182-1-1 Split\u2019 of Discovery\u2019s General Purpose Computers (GPCs). <\/p>\n \u2018MDM FA2 retesting continued through Saturday in concert with Orbiter and SRB hydraulic operations,\u2019 added processing information. \u2018More retesting is scheduled today (Monday).\u2019<\/p>\n Otherwise, STS-124<\/b> remains on track to meet the provisional May<\/b> 31<\/b> launch<\/b> date, with installation of ordinance on the stack starting on Monday. <\/p>\n \u2018Orbiter aft closeout operations were worked through the weekend and will continue through Thursday. SSVR (Solid State Video Recorder) retest was completed on Saturday successfully. <\/p>\n \u2018Lightning protection system checkout scheduled for today. LOX and LH2 dewpoint and conditioning is scheduled for today. 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Discovery\u2019s mission will include early inspections of her TPS (Thermal Protection System) with the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm. This is required, following clearance issues with the OBSS (Orbiter Boom Sensor System) and the huge Kibo laboratory that Discovery is carrying. <\/p>\n
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