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STS-122 troubleshooting begins at pad – NASA identify fault candidate
Read more →: STS-122 troubleshooting begins at pad – NASA identify fault candidateEngineers believe they have closed in on the culprit for the ECO (Engine Cut Off) sensors issues during…
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Leak on Endeavour’s Main Landing Gear requires repair
Read more →: Leak on Endeavour’s Main Landing Gear requires repairReminiscent of a leak on Discovery’s landing gear ahead of STS-120, a diaper has been placed around the…
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Troubleshooting plan created for STS-122 – includes tanking test
Read more →: Troubleshooting plan created for STS-122 – includes tanking testTuesday’s Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting has created a troubleshooting plan, one they hope will allow STS-122…
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STS-122 – Hale memo calls for a review of the ECO system’s validity
Read more →: STS-122 – Hale memo calls for a review of the ECO system’s validityA fascinating memo, written by Shuttle manager Wayne Hale, has been acquired by this site, providing an insight…
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ECO sensor issues strike again – STS-122 moves to January
Read more →: ECO sensor issues strike again – STS-122 moves to JanuaryDue to a fault with LH2 ECO (Engine Cut Off) sensor #3, NASA has scrubbed the second launch…
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Delta II launches with COSMO-SkyMed-2
Read more →: Delta II launches with COSMO-SkyMed-2United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched their Delta II 7420-10, carrying the COSMO-2 satellite – the second of four…
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MMT decide to try for a Sunday launch attempt for STS-122
Read more →: MMT decide to try for a Sunday launch attempt for STS-122The Mission Management Team (MMT) have concluded their meeting on flight rationale for proceeding with the launch of…
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MLAS – the alternative Orion Launch Abort System gains momentum
Read more →: MLAS – the alternative Orion Launch Abort System gains momentumNASA is studying an alternative method of crew abort during the launch phase of Ares I, which has…
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L-2 MMT meeting debates Atlantis’ WLE sensor capability for STS-122
Read more →: L-2 MMT meeting debates Atlantis’ WLE sensor capability for STS-122Shuttle Atlantis is behaving well on Launch Pad 39A, as the countdown continues to proceed towards Thursday’s launch…
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Constellation transition – phased retirement plan for the SSME set
Read more →: Constellation transition – phased retirement plan for the SSME setNASA has drawn up the retirement plan for Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME), which will become obsolete at…
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FRR approves December 6 launch date for STS-122
Read more →: FRR approves December 6 launch date for STS-122Shuttle Atlantis has been cleared by the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) for her December 6 launch target, at…
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ET-126 arrives a day early – ready for STS-123 and STS-122 support
Read more →: ET-126 arrives a day early – ready for STS-123 and STS-122 supportShuttle Endeavour’s External Tank (ET-126) has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) a day ahead of schedule,…