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Final checks successful – Endeavour cleared for re-entry
Read more →: Final checks successful – Endeavour cleared for re-entryWith the successful checkout of Endeavour’s Flight Control Systems (FCS) and the RCS (Reaction Control System) hotfire, the…
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Endeavour departs from ISS – busy times ahead of re-entry
Read more →: Endeavour departs from ISS – busy times ahead of re-entryEndeavour has successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) after a busy final day of STS-118’s docked…
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Endeavour to undock Sunday – spacewalkers observe Hurricane Dean
Read more →: Endeavour to undock Sunday – spacewalkers observe Hurricane DeanThe final spacewalk of STS-118 has come to a successful conclusion, with a shortened EVA-4 including an amazing…
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Endeavour dissent from engineer a sign of post Columbia changes
Read more →: Endeavour dissent from engineer a sign of post Columbia changesUnthinkable before the loss of Columbia, a contractor engineer at Lockheed Martin was able to voice his concerns…
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MMT confirm: No repair required for Endeavour
Read more →: MMT confirm: No repair required for EndeavourSeveral key NASA departments have officially recommended to the Mission Management Team (MMT) for STS-118 to continue as…
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MMOD strike not a concern – NASA still evaluating tile repair
Read more →: MMOD strike not a concern – NASA still evaluating tile repairNASA are still in the midst of evaluating the viability of carrying out a repair on the damaged…
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EVA-3 terminated due to Mastracchio glove damage
Read more →: EVA-3 terminated due to Mastracchio glove damageSTS-118 Spacewalker Rick Mastracchio has been sent back to the Quest airlock, after a cut was observed in…
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Arc Jet testing on tile damage encouraging – repair decision Thursday
Read more →: Arc Jet testing on tile damage encouraging – repair decision ThursdayContinued testing at the Arc Jet facility has raised hopes that an on orbit repair for Endeavour’s damaged…
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Tank safety – inspections called on the next External Tank set to fly
Read more →: Tank safety – inspections called on the next External Tank set to flyAhead of its scheduled mating with the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) next week, engineers are carrying out…
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OBSS reaches new heights – and depths – for tile evaluations
Read more →: OBSS reaches new heights – and depths – for tile evaluationsThe ability of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) has once again proved its worth, providing NASA with…
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SSPTS allows for STS-118 mission extension – Arcjet to aid tile tests
Read more →: SSPTS allows for STS-118 mission extension – Arcjet to aid tile testsThe successful utilization of the Station-to-Shuttle Power Transfer System (SSPTS) has allowed shuttle managers to officially extend STS-118…
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Tile damage less of a concern ahead of Focused Inspection
Read more →: Tile damage less of a concern ahead of Focused InspectionDeputy Shuttle manager John Shannon and the Mission Management Team (MMT) have gained more data – mostly encouraging…