**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 STS-122 L2 Special starts this weekend. **Click here for sample of L2 menu and content**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n <\/font>**STS-122 Mission Documentation Build-Up Surge already in work on L2 \u2013 now including 12 MOD Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Presentations \u2013 Nov 5, Baselines and Mission Overviews** **LIVE news updates on Atlantis STS-122 ROLLOUT and Pad Processing**<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Spaceflight (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n<\/p>\n **LIVE news updates on Endeavour STS-123 Processing**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n Atlantis\/STS-122 Latest: <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Atlantis\u2019 11 day mission will be the fourth launch of the year for the shuttle fleet, pending approval of a launch date \u2013 currently NET (No Earlier Than) December 6 \u2013 as work continues to prepare the International Space Station (ISS) for the arrival of Atlantis\u2019 payload, the European Columbus module. <\/p>\n Hopes that an additional day could be added on to the end of the short December 6-13 launch window do not appear to be viable, with planning information this week noting: \u2018Working on expansion of launch window for higher beta. Doesn\u2019t look like we\u2019ll get extra day.\u2019 <\/p>\n Regardless, Atlantis and the STS-122 stack remain on track to support the opening of the launch window, should ISS stage work allow, with only one issue being discussed by shuttle managers. <\/p>\n \u2018Looking at ET umbilical sep camera. Able to command it to take photos, but are troubleshooting problems with downloading photos,\u2019 noted the latest Shuttle Stand-up\/Integration report, an issue that is not believed to be related to Atlantis\u2019 debuting of the new ET Umbilical Camera Flash (Sync Cable and Flash) modification.<\/p>\n \u2018Two separate legs of firmware capability built into system. Will switch from A leg to B leg. Think it\u2019s a fire wire issue. Pictures are still within the camera. Issue is transmission to ground. Launching with dark scenario for this next flight anyway. This is not a constraint to rollout to pad.\u2019 <\/p>\n Flight Readiness Reviews are continuing for the mission, ahead of next week\u2019s SSP (Space Shuttle Program) FRR. While the reviews aren\u2019t working major issues, they are challenged with a number of agency wishes, including what may be an early solution to the starboard SARJ issue.<\/p>\n As seen prior to the arrival of Discovery on STS-120, increased drive motor current levels observed during Starboard SARJ rotation indicated the joint was experiencing increased friction levels. A change in signature and upward trends have been noticed since STS-118.<\/p>\n \u2018Per ISS request, inspection of the Starboard SARJ Cover 12 was conducted on EVA-2 of Discovery\u2019s mission. The crew reported metal shavings sticking to the race-ring, brackets and other areas. The Starboard SARJ was taken off of Autotrack. <\/p>\n The scheduled Flight Day 11, EVA 4 was changed to a dedicated spacewalk for a more thorough inspection of the remaining 21 SARJ covers. However, EVA 4 was rescheduled for historic P6 4B SAW (Solar Array Wing) repair, after a tear was suffered on panels 36 & 37 (bays 11, 12, and 13 from the tip) during deployment.<\/p>\n \u2018Te current plan is for the Starboard SARJ to be rotated by Direct Positioning only (No Autotrack) as needed. The ISS has started discussions regarding Starboard SARJ remediation,\u2019 noted one of 12 post STS-120 IFA (In Flight Anomaly) presentations, which received an answer on the latest Stand-up. <\/p>\n \u2018SARJ story going to Space Station Program Control Board to look at options for STS-122. Crew compartment folks have been carrying parallel work to determine where to put DLA and trundle bearings. This is 350 pounds of stowage rearrangement and may require another Delta Bench Review.\u2019 <\/p>\n Atlantis\u2019 payload has already arrived at the pad, although a \u2018strange\u2019 issue is being reviewed. It is not thought to be a problem. but will require confirmation ahead of Atlantis\u2019 ride uphill. <\/p>\n \u2018Columbus came in unexpectedly lighter than expected when it was weighed,\u2019 added the Stand-up. \u2018Looking at affect on Verification Loads Analysis.\u2019 <\/p>\n It\u2019s a busy time for the shuttle workforce, with continuing post flight reviews for STS-120 flowing in, whilst preparations for STS-122\u2019s launch are ongoing. This \u2013 once again and deservedly \u2013 earned the praise of shuttle manager Wayne Hale. <\/p>\n \u2018Outstanding work was done all the way around on this mission. Everyone should be proud and should take time to appreciate this fact, because there is another mission coming. Will begin Program FRR on Tuesday. Although there are not many IFAs or special topics, there are other items of interest. <\/p>\n \u2018It is thrilling to be part of this Program.\u2019<\/p>\n A full round up of the FRR presentations generated this week \u2013 and available to download in L2 \u2013 will be added to forthcoming articles.<\/em><\/p>\n L2 members<\/em><\/font>: All documentation and quotes \u2013 from which the above article has quoted snippets \u2013 is available in full in the related L2 sections, updated live.<\/em><\/p>\n **STARLIGHT: NEW STS-117 MISSION REVIEW MUSIC VIDEO** \u2013 STS-118 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> -. Shuttle Atlantis has arrived at Launch Pad 39A, following her rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Saturday morning. Her mission, STS-122, is undergoing a final round of refinements, which include the potential inclusion of the outstanding EVA and repair to the starboard SARJ (Solar Alpha Rotary Joint) on the ISS. 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