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STS-122: Engineers install ET-125’s modified connector
Read more →: STS-122: Engineers install ET-125’s modified connectorUnited Space Alliance (USA) and Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) engineers have installed the replacement external LH2 Feed-through connector…
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Space Systems/Loral COTS 2 proposal Q&A
Read more →: Space Systems/Loral COTS 2 proposal Q&AGert van Ommering, Director of Technology at Space Systems/Loral – and leader of the company’s activities regarding COTS…
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PRCB plan STS-122 for NET Feb 7 – three launches in 10-11 weeks
Read more →: PRCB plan STS-122 for NET Feb 7 – three launches in 10-11 weeksThursday’s Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting has concluded with a decision on a forward plan that will…
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STS-122: Hale calls for patience and positivity ahead of crucial period
Read more →: STS-122: Hale calls for patience and positivity ahead of crucial periodShuttle manager Wayne Hale has called for patience, as engineers focus on solving STS-122’s LH2 Feed-through connector problems.…
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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…