**The most comprehensive collection of Shuttle, Ares, Orion and ISS related presentations and mission documentation, plus expansive daily processing documentation and updates are available to download on L2<\/em><\/font> **<\/em><\/font><\/font><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n STS-120 L2 Special includes 19 MOD Flight Readiness Review Presentations (see sample left) \u2013 the most expansive overview of the mission. **Click here for sample**<\/font> **LIVE news updates on Discovery STS-120 PAD Processing**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n **LIVE news updates on Endeavour STS-123 Processing**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n Spaceflight (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/p>\n **LIVE news updates on Atlantis STS-122 Processing**<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n Article:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Discovery remains on track for the October 23 launch date target, with the payload now installed into the cargo bay of the orbiter. The APU hot fire test was originally set to take place shortly after Discovery arrived at Pad 39A over the weekend, before high winds cancelled the operation. <\/p>\n \u2018PLBD (Payload Bay Door) opening was completed yesterday and payload installation is scheduled for today,\u2019 noted processing information on Wednesday morning. \u2018There are currently no constraints to picking up with the transfer.\u2019 <\/p>\n \u2018Due to weather, the planned APU hot fire test was postponed until next week, after the TCDT. Winds were too high Sunday to pull plugs for hot fire. (However) a decision is pending on whether to perform the APU hot fire.\u2019 <\/p>\n Not carrying out the APU hot fire is not in itself unusual, and has been the case before. Most recently, the APU \u2018confidence run\u2019 wasn\u2019t carried out during the pad flow for Discovery\u2019s STS-114 Return To Flight mission. <\/p>\n Skipping the process \u2013 which isn\u2019t vital \u2013 would further protect the one remaining day of contingency \u2013 now less than a full day \u2013 ahead of the October 23 target. A final decision may be taken on Thursday, with an APU hot fire pre-brief meeting called for later in the day. Should the hot fire proceed, it will be carried out next Thursday.<\/p>\n (UPDATE: Decision is to proceed with APU hot fire on Thursday).<\/p>\n Back out at the pad, processing of the Discovery stack continues at a pace, with only minor issues being reported. <\/p>\n \u2018Hydraulics picked up new IPR (Interim Problem Report): During (process) operations, the brake iso valve number 1 did not go closed when commanded at 400 psi,\u2019 noted one example in processing information on Wednesday. \u2018Troubleshooting validated that a new motorized GSE (Ground Support Equipment) by-pass valve did not provide the required pressure. <\/p>\n \u2018The brake iso valve was successfully cycled at 400 psi using the manual GSE by-pass valve. The IPR will close as an explained condition.\u2019<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the HPU (Hydraulic Power Units) carts have been transferred from Pad 39B to Pad 39A. These ground service carts for the APU and HPU are filled with Monopropellant-grade Hydrazine (MPH or N2H4) hypergolics from a small tanker called a Generic Propellant Transfer Unit (GPTU). Hypergolic loading on Discovery will be carried out this weekend.<\/p>\n With the Flight Readiness Review meetings fast approaching, the mission itself continues to be tweaked. Two items, relating to the gloves that will be used by the spacewalkers, and the T-Rad tile repair demonstration, continue to be aligned. <\/p>\n \u2018Wrapped up second round of crew evaluations for overglove design for STS-120,\u2019 noted the latest Stand-up report, which was referring to a special protective layer on the glove, following the recent events with EVA members suffering from cuts to their gloves during STS-116 and STS-118<\/font> (notes and presentations on the overglove are on L2). <\/p>\n \u2018Crew consensus was redesign is acceptable. Will fly glove as is with tweaks, and leave in locker unless circumstances necessitate using it.\u2019 <\/p>\n \u2018On track with other work. Working T-RAD<\/font> DTO paperwork and procedures. Did third cycle VLA on STS-120 because of addition of Tool Stowage Assembly. Heard from Node 2 that they cleared structural analysis; still need to hear from two sidewalls (MBSU and SASA) for return. Thought would complete the work post-FRR, but appears may be able to converge by Friday.\u2019<\/p>\n All mission related items will go to the FRR for a full overview and approval by engineers and shuttle management. Timelines for the FRRs show the Shuttle Program Flight Readiness Review on October 9th and 10th, the MMT (Mission Management Team) Prebriefing on October 12th, the Level 1 SOMD Flight Readiness Review on October 16th and L-2 Prelaunch MMT on October 21st.<\/p>\n STS-120 ISS-related preps<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Also related to STS-120 are the recent events at Discovery\u2019s destination later this month \u2013 the International Space Station (ISS). The Expedition 15 crewmembers successfully relocated the Russian Soyuz last week, along with the retraction of two solar arrays on the Russian FGB<\/font>. <\/p>\n \u2018Had successful Soyuz relocation Thursday. In anticipation of STS-120, had FGB solar arrays successfully retracted over weekend; this was required to install Node 2,\u2019 added the Stand-up. \u2018Getting ready for STS-120.\u2019<\/p>\n Preparations also included the Station Operations Readiness Review (SORR), which was used to clear the station for the arrival of the next Soyuz, and the following arrival of Discovery. <\/p>\n \u2018The ISS Program conducted their SORR for 10A\/15S,\u2019 noted information in the 8th Floor update (a NASA HQ memo). \u2018The marathon meeting concluded with all parties being GO to proceed with the launch of the 15S (Soyuz) and GO to proceed with 10A, with the 120 launch on October 23 at 10:41 AM CDT. <\/p>\n \u2018On orbit, Soyuz relocation occurred. The crew and ground team did extensive work to configure the onboard systems in preparation for the relocation, which proceeded nominally. Also, after weeks of negotiations with our Russian colleagues, the FGB Solar Arrays were retracted,\u2019 before adding a note which has yet to be clarified by sources. <\/p>\n \u2018The only issue that will be forward work is to understand why the Russians did not follow an agreed to flight rule, which required 2 ARCUs (American-to-Russian Converter Unit) to be online.\u2019<\/p>\n Regardless, operations proceeded without issue, as confirmed in an ISS On Orbit Status report. <\/p>\n \u2018Both solar array wings of the FGB \u2018Zarya\u2019 module are in nominal configuration, i.e., properly folded in accordion-wise,\u2019 noted the report. \u2018Without additional heat rejection capability, the US segment (USOS) cannot support the ESA\/\u2019Columbus\u2019 and JAXA\/\u2019Kibo\u2019 modules, when attached. <\/p>\n \u2018To provide this capability, the ISS starboard PVR will be deployed during Shuttle mission STS-120\/10A, followed by the port PVR shortly after 10A. <\/p>\n \u2018These activities require that the FGB SAWs must be completely retracted to avoid physical contact. With its SAWs no longer producing electricity, the FGB depends solely upon USOS power feeds (PMA-1 and PMA-2). <\/p>\n \u2018In the event of some USOS electrical failures, a contingency electrical jumper would be available to quickly reconnect USOS power to the FGB\u2019s ARCU (American-to-Russian Converter Unit), or its backup, for converting from American 124V to Russian 28V. Currently, the six FGB batteries are fully charged.\u2019 <\/p>\n Providing there are no hitches with the arrival of the next Soyuz, everything should be in place for the third shuttle launch of 2007 in less than three weeks time. <\/p>\n \u2018We have a busy fall,\u2019 summarized shuttle manager Wayne Hale to the workforce. \u2018It\u2019s great to be flying; keep up the good work.\u2019<\/p>\n L2 members<\/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 Discovery is continuing to enjoy a smooth pad flow ahead of STS-120, with the next milestone event of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) due next week. 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