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NASA ready for Japan’s HTV via Flight Readiness Review
Read more →: NASA ready for Japan’s HTV via Flight Readiness ReviewAfter a wait of nearly a decade, the International Space Station is just a matter of weeks away…
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STS-128 confirmed for August 25 – RSRM and SRB performance reviewed
Read more →: STS-128 confirmed for August 25 – RSRM and SRB performance reviewedWith STS-128 and Discovery officially cleared by the SOMD (Space Operations Mission Directorate) FRR for an opening launch…
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STS-128: FRR working through to foam loss risk acceptance
Read more →: STS-128: FRR working through to foam loss risk acceptanceThe Agency Flight Readiness Review (FRR) is still expected to slip STS-128’s launch date by one day –…
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Cable issue interrupts STS-128 pad flow – may cause launch date impact
Read more →: Cable issue interrupts STS-128 pad flow – may cause launch date impactEngineers are once again at the I/T Access Arm attached to the External Tank for troubleshooting, but this…
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Last GPS IIR satellite launched on final SLC-17A Delta II
Read more →: Last GPS IIR satellite launched on final SLC-17A Delta IIA United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II has become the last rocket to lift off from Cape Canaveral’s…
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Discovery to debut new OI-34 flight software and new operations
Read more →: Discovery to debut new OI-34 flight software and new operationsAt last week’s Space Shuttle Program (SSP) FRR, program managers discussed a wide range of topics, including Weather…
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STS-128: Engineers successfully troubleshoot Main Bus Controller issue
Read more →: STS-128: Engineers successfully troubleshoot Main Bus Controller issueAs managers prepare their External Tank findings for the Agency Flight Readiness Review (FRR), engineers out at Pad…
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SSP FRR outlines mission specifics for Discovery and STS-128
Read more →: SSP FRR outlines mission specifics for Discovery and STS-128As STS-128 tracks an August 24 launch date – pending final clearance of the Ice Frost Ramp foam…
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STS-128: SSP FRR creates opening rationale for IFR acceptance
Read more →: STS-128: SSP FRR creates opening rationale for IFR acceptanceThe LO2 Ice Frost Ramps (IFRs) will be modified to mitigate against foam liberation – pending design verification…
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ILS Proton-M launches with AsiaSat 5
Read more →: ILS Proton-M launches with AsiaSat 5International Launch Services (ILS) have launched the AsiaSat 5 telecommunications satellite via their veteran Proton-M launch vehicle and…
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STS-128: Managers head into FRR debate – Void in suspect IFR highlighted
Read more →: STS-128: Managers head into FRR debate – Void in suspect IFR highlightedThe Space Shuttle Program (SSP) Flight Readiness Review (FRR) heads into a two day meeting on Tuesday, with…
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HLV Raw: SSP side project making good progress for Augustine Review
Read more →: HLV Raw: SSP side project making good progress for Augustine ReviewWith the key decision points for the Augustine Commission fast approaching, one of the favorite alternatives to the…