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Russian Tsyklon-3 bows out with CORONAS launch
Read more →: Russian Tsyklon-3 bows out with CORONAS launchRussia has launched its third satellite on a program for the study of the Sun and solar-terrestrial physics.…
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FRR Reviews Discovery’s Flight Dynamics ahead of STS-119
Read more →: FRR Reviews Discovery’s Flight Dynamics ahead of STS-119With Discovery now in the final two week stretch before launch on STS-119, the Mission Operations Directorate (MOD)…
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STS-119: Discovery preparing for FCV changeouts and closeouts
Read more →: STS-119: Discovery preparing for FCV changeouts and closeoutsDiscovery remains on track for her February 12 launch, pending the successful replacement, testing and flight rationale for…
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NASA approve funding to leave OBSS permanently on the ISS
Read more →: NASA approve funding to leave OBSS permanently on the ISSNASA managers have approved funding elements to allow for a plan to leave the Orbiter Boom Sensor System…
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Orbiter related Ice liberation threat discussed ahead of STS-119
Read more →: Orbiter related Ice liberation threat discussed ahead of STS-119Following a run of “clean” flights during 2008 – thanks to continued progress in reducing foam liberation from…
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STS-119 FRR outlines Discovery’s mission to the ISS
Read more →: STS-119 FRR outlines Discovery’s mission to the ISSWith Space Shuttle Discovery enjoying a smooth and relatively issue free processing flow at Launch Pad 39A, NASA…
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STS-119 SSP FRR meeting concludes – FCVs and water recycler spares
Read more →: STS-119 SSP FRR meeting concludes – FCVs and water recycler sparesThe Space Shuttle Program (SSP) Flight Readiness Review (FRR) concluded the key milestone meeting for the STS-119 mission,…
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Japanese H-2A vehicle launches with Ibuki satellite
Read more →: Japanese H-2A vehicle launches with Ibuki satelliteJapan has launched a satellite that will be used to observe the concentration distribution of greenhouse gases from space.…
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PRCB Outlines Delta Review for STS-127 – includes SpaceX DTO
Read more →: PRCB Outlines Delta Review for STS-127 – includes SpaceX DTOWith Space Shuttle Endeavour now well into her OPF (Orbiter Processing Facility) flow for her triple duty requirements…
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STS-125/400 Single Pad option progress – aim to protect Ares I-X
Read more →: STS-125/400 Single Pad option progress – aim to protect Ares I-XManagers are closing in on facilitating a July launch date for Ares I-X, via a Single Pad option…
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Delta IV Heavy finally launches with NRO L-26
Read more →: Delta IV Heavy finally launches with NRO L-26After three years of delays, United Launch Alliance have launched the third Delta IV Heavy, carrying the classified…
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Discovery awaits payload installation – FCV a constraint to launch for FRR
Read more →: Discovery awaits payload installation – FCV a constraint to launch for FRRThe giant S6 integrated truss segment is set to be installed into Discovery’s payload bay over the weekend,…