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Extra docked day confirmed for STS-122 – EVA-2/Columbus problem
Read more →: Extra docked day confirmed for STS-122 – EVA-2/Columbus problemThe Mission Management Team (MMT) has approved the addition of one more docked day for STS-122, allowing for…
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Shuttle management decide against OMS Pod repair
Read more →: Shuttle management decide against OMS Pod repairThe protruding blanket on the starboard OMS Pod has been cleared, following over 24 hours of evaluations by…
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STS-122’s EVA-1 sees Columbus installed – Endeavour in VAB
Read more →: STS-122’s EVA-1 sees Columbus installed – Endeavour in VABShuttle orbiter Endeavour has rolled over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in preparation for her STS-123 mission,…
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EVA being evaluated for OMS Pod blanket tear as a precaution
Read more →: EVA being evaluated for OMS Pod blanket tear as a precautionFlight Day 4 – altered due to the illness of spacewalker Hans Schlegel – will involve further evaluations…
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Atlantis docks with ISS following RPM – focus on OMS Pod
Read more →: Atlantis docks with ISS following RPM – focus on OMS PodShuttle Atlantis has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Flight day 3 of STS-122. Prior…
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Atlantis Ascent: Opening debris images classed as nominal
Read more →: Atlantis Ascent: Opening debris images classed as nominalAtlantis appears to have enjoyed a relatively clean ascent during Thursday’s ride uphill, following evaluations on the opening…
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STS-122 Countdown: Tanking proves good ECO sensor system
Read more →: STS-122 Countdown: Tanking proves good ECO sensor systemTanking began at 5:21am local time) for STS-122, in the first real test of the modified LH2 Feed-through…
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STS-122: ATLANTIS LAUNCHES – Endeavour LON doubt
Read more →: STS-122: ATLANTIS LAUNCHES – Endeavour LON doubtAtlantis has successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center – despite the fears over the weather – marking…
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Atlantis in good shape during L-1 – shuttle surge readied
Read more →: Atlantis in good shape during L-1 – shuttle surge readiedAtlantis remains in a smooth pre-launch flow, as she continues to march towards launch on Thursday afternoon –…
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STS-122: Countdown begins amid high praise for engineering effort
Read more →: STS-122: Countdown begins amid high praise for engineering effortSTS-122 is counting down for launch, as Atlantis attempts to make a comeback from Engine Cut Off (ECO)…
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STS-122: Success! Hose retracted – Atlantis ready for countdown
Read more →: STS-122: Success! Hose retracted – Atlantis ready for countdownEngineers have successfully retracted the starboard aft radiator retract flex hose and have closed the payload bay doors…
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STS-122: Hose resolution approved – involves a long pole
Read more →: STS-122: Hose resolution approved – involves a long poleShuttle managers have been presented with solutions that approve Atlantis’ starboard aft radiator retract flex hose to fly…