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Parallel Processing for STS-125 continues to focus on External Tanks
Read more →: Parallel Processing for STS-125 continues to focus on External TanksWhile STS-125’s External Tank (ET-127) continues to be processed inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), ahead of mating…
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Chief Engineer outlines Ares I-X issues – includes Thrust Oscillation
Read more →: Chief Engineer outlines Ares I-X issues – includes Thrust OscillationA report from Ares I-X’s Chief Engineer has called for the strengthening of the vehicle’s hardware, due to…
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RCC investigation: Tiger Team reveals preliminary findings
Read more →: RCC investigation: Tiger Team reveals preliminary findingsThe Tiger Team set up to investigate the root cause of a potential issue with the shuttle’s Reinforced…
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Pad 39A repairs move to spray mode – STS-125 ET/SRB mate delay
Read more →: Pad 39A repairs move to spray mode – STS-125 ET/SRB mate delayEngineers repairing damage to the flame trench at Pad 39A have started to spray Fondue Fyre into the…
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Thrust Oscillation: Parasorber and Thrusters lead Ares I options
Read more →: Thrust Oscillation: Parasorber and Thrusters lead Ares I optionsEngineers tackling one of the biggest issues with Ares I, namely Thrust Oscillation, are understood to be currently…
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Damaged GH2 valve under evaluation on STS-125’s External Tank
Read more →: Damaged GH2 valve under evaluation on STS-125’s External TankEngineers are working on a problem observed with Atlantis’ External Tank (ET-127), which will likely require the removal…
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NASA managers request change to STS-125, STS-126 launch dates
Read more →: NASA managers request change to STS-125, STS-126 launch datesA CR (Change Request) has been issued to attempt to push forward the launch dates of STS-125 and…
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Sea Launch lofts EchoStar 11 – EchoStar 2 dies on orbit
Read more →: Sea Launch lofts EchoStar 11 – EchoStar 2 dies on orbitSea Launch have returned to action tonight with the launch of the EchoStar 11 telecommunications satellite via their…
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Investigation confirms vertical debris events during STS-124 launch
Read more →: Investigation confirms vertical debris events during STS-124 launchAn expansive investigation has been carried out on imagery footage that showed numerous debris events near shuttle Discovery…
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New SRB modification completed for STS-125 debut
Read more →: New SRB modification completed for STS-125 debutAtlantis’ Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) are now ready to accept External Tank (ET-127), following the completion of stacking…
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ET-127 completed for STS-125 – 2009 flights may slip further
Read more →: ET-127 completed for STS-125 – 2009 flights may slip furtherThe External Tank that will fly with Atlantis during her STS-125 launch – ET-127 – has finally been…
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China and US Space Administrations met in Beijing
Read more →: China and US Space Administrations met in BeijingMr. Sun Laiyan, Administrator of CNSA met with Mr. Michael O’Brien, Assistant Administrator of US National Aeronautics and…