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Atlantis docks with the International Space Station
Read more →: Atlantis docks with the International Space StationShuttle Atlantis has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), midway through Flight Day 3 of STS-117.…
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TPS inspections for Atlantis – Port OMS Pod blanket issue
Read more →: TPS inspections for Atlantis – Port OMS Pod blanket issueA four inch piece of Thermal Protection System (TPS) blanket is protruding out of the port OMS (Orbital…
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Atlantis launches on first attempt to kick off STS-117
Read more →: Atlantis launches on first attempt to kick off STS-117Shuttle Atlantis and her crew of seven have successfully launched on the first attempt. With the launch countdown…
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Shuttle managers continue evaluations – RSS retracted
Read more →: Shuttle managers continue evaluations – RSS retractedWith less than a day to go before the lift-off of STS-117, Shuttle Atlantis is having her final…
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MSBLS becomes main discussion ahead of Atlantis launch
Read more →: MSBLS becomes main discussion ahead of Atlantis launchA cancelled changeout of an element related to the MSBLS (Microwave Scanning Beam Landing System) has become the…
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MMT is go for launch with Atlantis/STS-117
Read more →: MMT is go for launch with Atlantis/STS-117NASA managers have concluded with their Mission Management Team (MMT) meeting on Wednesday with the approval to press…
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STS-117 – Countdown begins for Atlantis
Read more →: STS-117 – Countdown begins for AtlantisLaunch processing is continuing smoothly for Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, as…
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STS-117 crew arrives at KSC – Atlantis hoping to clear RCC issue
Read more →: STS-117 crew arrives at KSC – Atlantis hoping to clear RCC issueThe seven man crew that are set to launch with Shuttle Atlantis on Friday have arrived at the…
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The Significance of NASA’s ISS National Laboratory Report
Read more →: The Significance of NASA’s ISS National Laboratory ReportOn June 1, NASA submitted a report to the Congress entitled “NASA Report to Congress Regarding a Plan…
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China announces successful launch of SinoSat-3
Read more →: China announces successful launch of SinoSat-3The 100th Long March launch vehicle has placed the SinoSat-3 (Xinnuo-3) communications satellite into orbit. The CZ-3A Chang…
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Delta II suffers pad problem – Dawn may be delayed
Read more →: Delta II suffers pad problem – Dawn may be delayedUnited Launch Alliance engineers have been forced to cease processing of the Delta II launch vehicle, which is…
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STS-117 FRR completed – Atlantis confirmed for June 8 launch
Read more →: STS-117 FRR completed – Atlantis confirmed for June 8 launchShuttle managers have concluded their Flight Readiness Review (FRR) by approving Shuttle Atlantis to proceed with the first…