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New issue found on Atlantis’ removed ET Feed-through connector
Read more →: New issue found on Atlantis’ removed ET Feed-through connectorA new issue with Atlantis’ External Tank LH2 Feed-through connector hardware will require further investigation, after cracks were…
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STS-122: Real launch date is early February – Koerner
Read more →: STS-122: Real launch date is early February – KoernerWhile some level of confusion in the media was caused by deputy shuttle manager John Shannon’s January 24…
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Atlantis’ ATVC replacement adds strain to launch date target
Read more →: Atlantis’ ATVC replacement adds strain to launch date targetWhile engineers continue to move forward with preparations for the installation of replacement external LH2 Feed-through connector hardware…
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PRCB draw up their forward plan – STS-122 NET launch date plan
Read more →: PRCB draw up their forward plan – STS-122 NET launch date planShuttle managers have concluded their meeting over the latest status of the troubleshooting efforts on ET-125, which is…
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STS-126 set to carry out special reentry experiment
Read more →: STS-126 set to carry out special reentry experimentThe STS-126 mission will resume ISS operations after a break for STS-125’s flight to the Hubble Space Telescope,…
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PRCB debates STS-122 options – includes rollback and tank swap
Read more →: PRCB debates STS-122 options – includes rollback and tank swapTwo options were debated by the all-powerful PRCB (Program Requirements Control Board) meeting, one of which will allow…
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Russia launches Proton-M with three Glonass-M satellites
Read more →: Russia launches Proton-M with three Glonass-M satellitesRussia has successfully carried out a Christmas Day launch of their Proton-M launch vehicle with a Block DM-2…
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Engineers evaluating radiator hose issue on the fleet
Read more →: Engineers evaluating radiator hose issue on the fleetWhile the focus continues on the replacement of a suspect connector inside Atlantis’ External Tank, engineers are evaluating…
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Removed connector key to finding root cause of STS-122’s problems
Read more →: Removed connector key to finding root cause of STS-122’s problemsA major effort is continuing on pinpointing the specific root cause of the Engine Cut Off (ECO) sensor…
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Ariane 5 GS launches with RASCOM-QAF1 and HORIZONS 2
Read more →: Ariane 5 GS launches with RASCOM-QAF1 and HORIZONS 2Arianespace are in the conclusion of their successful year, with the dual launch of the RASCOM-QAF1 and HORIZONS…
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Delta II launches with GPS IIR-18 for the USAF
Read more →: Delta II launches with GPS IIR-18 for the USAFThe end to a busy year for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) has seen the launch of their…
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STS-122: Eight options under evaluation for connector repair
Read more →: STS-122: Eight options under evaluation for connector repairNASA managers will decide on one of eight options over the next seven days, options that will mitigate…