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Intelsat 14 launches on Atlas V AV-024 at second attempt
Read more →: Intelsat 14 launches on Atlas V AV-024 at second attemptA United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V has launched at the second attempt with the Intelsat 14 communications satellite.…
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Superb EVA-2 highlights FD6 – ODS issue cleared for contingency redock
Read more →: Superb EVA-2 highlights FD6 – ODS issue cleared for contingency redockSTS-129 Spacewalkers Michael Foreman and Randolph Bresnik have concluded the second of three EVAs, which has been slightly…
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STS-129: ELC-2, Internal Transfers and EVA-2 preps mark Flight Day 5
Read more →: STS-129: ELC-2, Internal Transfers and EVA-2 preps mark Flight Day 5As part of NASA’s effort to stockpile the International Space Station with as many spare components as possible…
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STS-129 completes EVA-1 – TPS cleared from Focused Inspection
Read more →: STS-129 completes EVA-1 – TPS cleared from Focused InspectionSpacewalkers Mike Foreman (EV1) and Robert Satcher (EV2) have completed the first of three EVAs on Flight Day…
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Atlantis completes RPM and docks with the ISS
Read more →: Atlantis completes RPM and docks with the ISSWith her Flight Day 2 (FD-2) Thermal Protection System inspections behind her, Atlantis has docked with the International…
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STS-129: TPS Inspections mark FD2 – Photos show extremely clean ET-133
Read more →: STS-129: TPS Inspections mark FD2 – Photos show extremely clean ET-133STS-129’s crew have worked through the primary Flight Day 2 task of inspecting Atlantis’ Thermal Protection System via…
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STS-129: Atlantis in clean launch ahead of opening TPS inspections
Read more →: STS-129: Atlantis in clean launch ahead of opening TPS inspectionsOnly three minor foam liberation events have been noted in initial ascent imagery evaluations, with External Tank ET-133…
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LAUNCH DAY LIVE: Fuel Cell 2 issue cleared – Atlantis in perfect launch
Read more →: LAUNCH DAY LIVE: Fuel Cell 2 issue cleared – Atlantis in perfect launchWith a smooth countdown behind her, Atlantis launched on her opening opportunity on the STS-129/ULF-3 mission to the…
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L-1 MMT prepare for STS-129 tanking – engineers discuss Atlantis with her crew
Read more →: L-1 MMT prepare for STS-129 tanking – engineers discuss Atlantis with her crewAtlantis continues to behave herself on Pad 39A, with no notable issues reported in the launch countdown. With…
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STS-129: Atlantis heads into countdown – no major issues for L-2 MMT
Read more →: STS-129: Atlantis heads into countdown – no major issues for L-2 MMTT-43 hours and counting for the launch of Atlantis on her STS-129 mission to the International Space Station…
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STS-129: Practising launch – Flight controllers put to the test
Read more →: STS-129: Practising launch – Flight controllers put to the testThe STS-129 ascent/entry flight control team and flight crew concluded the fourth and final integrated ascent simulation at…
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STS-129 ready to support Dragon communication demo with ISS
Read more →: STS-129 ready to support Dragon communication demo with ISSWhen STS-129 launches next week, Atlantis will have one eye on the future, as she carries the CRS…