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STS-125 stack set for VAB rollaround – waiting on May launch opportunity
Read more →: STS-125 stack set for VAB rollaround – waiting on May launch opportunityWith the Hubble mission still tracking a May launch date, the STS-125 stack – consisting of External Tank…
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STS-119 slips to NET February 22 – risk of a two month delay
Read more →: STS-119 slips to NET February 22 – risk of a two month delayThe need for additional time for the impact test data review – one of the threats associated with…
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Understanding the threats – FCV flight rationale effort outlined
Read more →: Understanding the threats – FCV flight rationale effort outlinedDiscovery’s processing flow at Pad 39A is continuing in part, in the hope the realigned NET (No Earlier…
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ULA Delta II launches on third attempt with NASA’s NOAA-N Prime
Read more →: ULA Delta II launches on third attempt with NASA’s NOAA-N PrimeA United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket has launched with the NASA NOAA-N Prime spacecraft at the third attempt…
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Agency FRR change to NET Feb 19 for STS-119 – pending FCV work
Read more →: Agency FRR change to NET Feb 19 for STS-119 – pending FCV workPending work on outstanding issues, the Agency level Flight Readiness Review (FRR) have decided to aim for No Earlier Than…
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Shenzhou-7’s monitor satellite finishes mission after 100 days in space
Read more →: Shenzhou-7’s monitor satellite finishes mission after 100 days in spaceThe accompanying satellite of Shenzhou-7 orbital module has accomplished its preset mission after 100 days in space, the…
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Discovery on track as STS-119 heads into Agency FRR
Read more →: Discovery on track as STS-119 heads into Agency FRRNASA senior managers will meet on Tuesday for the Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) “Agency” Flight Readiness Review…
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Columbia – her legacy honored via safety management
Read more →: Columbia – her legacy honored via safety managementSix years after the tragic loss of Columbia and her crew, the efforts to improve the safety of…
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STS-119: FCVs set for weekend installation – surprise visitor for Endeavour
Read more →: STS-119: FCVs set for weekend installation – surprise visitor for EndeavourDiscovery is scheduled to receive the replacement Flow Control Valves (FCVs) over the weekend, ahead of a key…
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Russian Tsyklon-3 bows out with CORONAS launch
Read more →: Russian Tsyklon-3 bows out with CORONAS launchRussia has launched its third satellite on a program for the study of the Sun and solar-terrestrial physics.…
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FRR Reviews Discovery’s Flight Dynamics ahead of STS-119
Read more →: FRR Reviews Discovery’s Flight Dynamics ahead of STS-119With Discovery now in the final two week stretch before launch on STS-119, the Mission Operations Directorate (MOD)…
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STS-119: Discovery preparing for FCV changeouts and closeouts
Read more →: STS-119: Discovery preparing for FCV changeouts and closeoutsDiscovery remains on track for her February 12 launch, pending the successful replacement, testing and flight rationale for…