**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-122 Special: 29 Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Presentations, Baselines and Mission Overviews. **Click here for FRR overview articles: <\/font><\/em>Article 1<\/em><\/font><\/font> \u2013 <\/em><\/font>Article 2<\/em><\/font><\/font>**<\/em><\/font> Payload Presentations and vast amounts of live, uploaded images and presentations, movies (several) \u2013 already 2400 megabytes strong** <\/em><\/p>\n **COMPLETE Section \u2013 over 1100mbs of presentations \u2013 on ECO\/Feedthrough Connector issues and troubleshooting, graphical and data based \u2013 expansive.**<\/p>\n **LIVE updates on Atlantis STS-122 Troubleshooting Latest**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **LIVE updates on Discovery STS-124 Processing**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n NASA mission updates (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n<\/p>\n **LIVE news updates on Endeavour STS-123 Processing**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n STS-122 ECO related news content: *Scrub 1* \u2013 *MMT Debate* \u2013 *Scrub 2* \u2013 *Hale Memo* \u2013 *Forward Plan* \u2013 *Culprit Found* \u2013 *Tanking Test* \u2013 *Repair Options* \u2013 *MAF Plan* \u2013 *PRCB Debate* \u2013 *Plan Approved* \u2013 *Repair Schedule* \u2013 *Launch Date* \u2013 *New Issue* \u2013 *Hale Rallying Call* \u2013 *PRCB Launch Dates* \u2013 *New Connector Installed* \u2013 *Positive Test Results* \u2013 *Manifest Impacts* \u2013 *Optimism with forward plan*<\/p>\n STS-122 Troubleshooting Latest:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Two FRRs will be conducted, a Level 2 Space Shuttle Program (SSP) on Friday, with the Level 1 FRR to follow on January 30. While these won\u2019t be as large as the original FRRs for STS-122, the main topic of conversation will be the final check on the replacement Feed-through connector installation.<\/p>\n \u2018Have had problems this (past) week with cold weather and moisture, but Lockheed Martin has done a great job at reworking the plan, scrubbing work content, and reorganizing the work to stay on schedule,\u2019 noted Shuttle manager Wayne Hale on the latest Stand-up\/Integration report. \u2018Still on schedule for completion by end of month.\u2019<\/p>\n Finding the specific root cause to the ECO (Engine Cut Off) sensor anomalies is also looking hopeful, as test runs on ET-125\u2019s removed connector continue at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).<\/p>\n \u2018Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) data shows the problem is near the socket (within centimeters),\u2019 added Hale. \u2018Much of work at MSFC is supporting qualification and flight rationale.\u2019<\/p>\n Large scale evaluations are also continuing into the observations of glass cracks, seen in inspection images of ET-125\u2019s removed connector. The concern related to the potential of LH2 leaking through the cracks during ascent.<\/p>\n While that safety risk is no longer deemed a constraint to STS-122, a large portion of Thursday\u2019s PRCB (Program Requirements Control Board) meeting presentations overviewed the forward plan \u2013 one which will certify the glass seal for up to 20 cyro cycles\/tankings.<\/p>\n ET-125, which has now been through three cryo cycles, also has a couple of cracks on its feedline brackets \u2013 as is usual for the tanks. However, they are unlikely to require any work ahead of launch.<\/p>\n \u2018On STS-122, have a couple of cracks on some ET feedline brackets from previous two tankings,\u2019 added the Stand-up. \u2018Working on risk and will bring story to Program delta FRR. Feel risk is small.\u2019<\/p>\n Separate from the tank, it has still be an interesting flow for Atlantis, ahead of her mission to carry the Columbus module to the International Space Station (ISS). <\/p>\n An issue with the orbiter\u2019s ATVC (Ascent Thrust Vector Control) box #2 \u2013 specific to the commanding of the Right Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Rock Actuator \u2013 led to its removal and replacement. The removed unit has since undergone testing to find the cause of the issue. <\/p>\n \u2018ATVC box is (undergoing testing). They were able to repeat problem a number of times. Continued to troubleshoot this through thermal and vibration testing. Isolated problem to card, so removed and replaced it,\u2019 added an engineering report. <\/p>\n \u2018Re-tested ATVC without the card, and it doesn\u2019t exhibit problem, so confident that they now have the right card. Will begin troubleshooting card and see if can isolate problem to a component.\u2019<\/p>\n The Orbiter Project Office (OPO) are also working towards accepting a small issue with Atlantis\u2019 Pan Tilt Unit (PTU) \u2013 on the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) package \u2013 as acceptable to fly as-is.<\/p>\n \u2018Completed additional axis of vibration testing. X-axis was last to be completed. Everything was successful, and vibration testing is now done. Stress analysis data is due tomorrow, and (OPO manager) Steve Poulos hasn\u2019t heard any negative comments regarding this. He assumes they\u2019re close to closing out this out for STS-122 as acceptable for flight. Will present this during Program Delta FRR.\u2019 <\/p>\n Meanwhile, processing continues to go well with Discovery and Endeavour, as preparations for three launches in just over a 10 week period continue.<\/p>\n \u2018Endeavour\/STS-123: down to zero tile cavities. Ready to roll on February 7. Orbiter mate planned for February 12. Work on tank is critical path on installing connector,\u2019 added processing information. \u2018Discovery\/STS-124: Orbiter mate is planned for March 17, and ET\/SRB mate is scheduled for February 23.\u2019 **STARLIGHT: NEW STS-117 MISSION REVIEW MUSIC VIDEO** \u2013 STS-118 and STS-120 Mission review video also available.<\/font><\/em><\/font> <\/em><\/font><\/p>\n **ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE: STS-117 MISSION REVIEW MUSIC VIDEO \u2013 AS SEEN BY THE STS-117 CREW!!**<\/font> -. With just over half a month until the launch of shuttle Atlantis on STS-122, her return to a launch posture picks up the pace with a set of Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs) over the next 10 days. 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