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STS-134’s additional EVA to pick up on deferred ISS Stage work
Read more →: STS-134’s additional EVA to pick up on deferred ISS Stage workThe changes to Endeavour’s final mission have been outlined at a Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting, which…
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STS-133: Crossfeed flange seal R&R complete – OMS reload in work
Read more →: STS-133: Crossfeed flange seal R&R complete – OMS reload in workEngineers have completed the removal and replacement of the two seals on Discovery’s Right OMS (Orbital Maneuvering System) crossfeed…
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Replica engines recommended for retired orbiters – Flown SSMEs for HLV
Read more →: Replica engines recommended for retired orbiters – Flown SSMEs for HLVAll three orbiters are set to donate their Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) to the Heavy Lift Launch…
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ISS Prepares for Busy Upcoming Year of Logistics Operations
Read more →: ISS Prepares for Busy Upcoming Year of Logistics OperationsThe ISS Program is gearing up for what will be a very busy upcoming year of logistics operations,…
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Soyuz 2-1A launches with six Globalstar 2 satellites
Read more →: Soyuz 2-1A launches with six Globalstar 2 satellitesAn Arianespace Soyuz 2-1A launch vehicle has lofted six Globalstar 2 mobile phone and data satellites into orbit…
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STS-133: Engineers press forward with flange seal replacement
Read more →: STS-133: Engineers press forward with flange seal replacementEngineers are continuing to work on IPR-47 (Interim Problem Report) – a leaky flange on Discovery’s crossfeed line…
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STS-133: Discovery to undergo unique leak repair to avoid rollback
Read more →: STS-133: Discovery to undergo unique leak repair to avoid rollbackDiscovery’s IPR-47 (Interim Problem Report) has become a potential schedule concern, after the replacement of a flight cap…
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STS-134 mission to officially increase by two days and one EVA
Read more →: STS-134 mission to officially increase by two days and one EVAEndeavour’s final mission will be officially extended next week, when mission managers approve a Change Request (CR) to…
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STS-133: TCDT completed – Engineers troubleshooting leaky flight cap
Read more →: STS-133: TCDT completed – Engineers troubleshooting leaky flight capAnother milestone was passed on Friday, after Discovery, along with her astronauts and controllers, successfully completed the Terminal…
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ILS successfully launches SIRIUS XM-5 via Proton-M
Read more →: ILS successfully launches SIRIUS XM-5 via Proton-MInternational Launch Services (ILS) have launched the SIRIUS XM-5 telecommunications satellite via their veteran Proton-M launch vehicle and…
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A DIRECT handover – Movement leaders feel their work is complete
Read more →: A DIRECT handover – Movement leaders feel their work is completeThe Direct movement – a group of professionals and non-professional engineers that created an architecture alternative to Constellation’s…
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China’s second lunar probe expected to have enough fuel to return to earth
Read more →: China’s second lunar probe expected to have enough fuel to return to earthChina’s second unmanned lunar probe, Chang’e-2, is expected to have enough fuel to fly back to earth, the…