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Risk assessment debate for STS-128 tank – Rollback is a potential option
Read more →: Risk assessment debate for STS-128 tank – Rollback is a potential optionMeetings are taking place through Friday to work on risk acceptance for two LO2 Ice Frost Ramps (IFRs)…
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STS-131: Discovery’s processing flow mapped out for STS-128 return
Read more →: STS-131: Discovery’s processing flow mapped out for STS-128 returnWith Discovery deep in preparations for her STS-128 mission, shuttle managers are already mapping out the processing flow…
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CVFA work begins on Discovery – SSP told to focus amid Augustine Review
Read more →: CVFA work begins on Discovery – SSP told to focus amid Augustine ReviewWork has started on replacing the Check Valve Filter Assembly (CVFA) and associated hardware on Discovery’s left hand…
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STS-133 refined to a five crew, one EVA mission – will leave MPLM on ISS
Read more →: STS-133 refined to a five crew, one EVA mission – will leave MPLM on ISSShuttle managers have baselined STS-133 – by way of the Flight Definition Requirements Document (FDRD) mission update –…
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Discovery completes dramatic rollout – Unique SRB repairs to take place at Pad
Read more →: Discovery completes dramatic rollout – Unique SRB repairs to take place at PadWith around three weeks until the launch of STS-128, Discovery has finally arrived at Pad 39A, following a…
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APSCO International Symposium held in Thailand
Read more →: APSCO International Symposium held in ThailandOn Jul 21,2009,the “Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) International Symposium on Space Cooperation for the Asia-Pacific Region” opened…
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Understanding ET-131’s rogue foam liberations leads to ET-132 confidence
Read more →: Understanding ET-131’s rogue foam liberations leads to ET-132 confidenceAlthough no ill effects were suffered by Endeavour, the problems with her External Tank (ET-131) – both prior…
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Endeavour lands back in Florida – Ice noted during FCS checkout
Read more →: Endeavour lands back in Florida – Ice noted during FCS checkoutEndeavour has concluded her STS-127 mission by returning to her home base at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC)…
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Endeavour completes Late Inspections – Candidate found for ET-131 foam loss
Read more →: Endeavour completes Late Inspections – Candidate found for ET-131 foam lossFollowing the conclusion of STS-127 docked phase of the mission, Flight Day 15 involved a Late Inspection survey on…
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Major Shuttle and ISS extension drive taking place at the Augustine Commission
Read more →: Major Shuttle and ISS extension drive taking place at the Augustine CommissionWith NASA authorization language already being drawn up behind the scenes by Congress, Augustine Commission ISS/Shuttle subgroup lead…
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STS-127 ends replanned EVA-5; Pad 39A ready to support Discovery
Read more →: STS-127 ends replanned EVA-5; Pad 39A ready to support DiscoverySTS-127 has concluded it’s fifth and final EVA, following the pacy completion of EVA-5’s tasks. Meanwhile, at Launch…
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STS-128: Discovery rolls to VAB on Sunday following ET-132 clearance
Read more →: STS-128: Discovery rolls to VAB on Sunday following ET-132 clearanceShuttle engineers like to check, double check, and check again, whenever there’s a flight safety concern – and…