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SSP FRR outlines mission specifics for Discovery and STS-128
Read more →: SSP FRR outlines mission specifics for Discovery and STS-128As STS-128 tracks an August 24 launch date – pending final clearance of the Ice Frost Ramp foam…
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STS-128: SSP FRR creates opening rationale for IFR acceptance
Read more →: STS-128: SSP FRR creates opening rationale for IFR acceptanceThe LO2 Ice Frost Ramps (IFRs) will be modified to mitigate against foam liberation – pending design verification…
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ILS Proton-M launches with AsiaSat 5
Read more →: ILS Proton-M launches with AsiaSat 5International Launch Services (ILS) have launched the AsiaSat 5 telecommunications satellite via their veteran Proton-M launch vehicle and…
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STS-128: Managers head into FRR debate – Void in suspect IFR highlighted
Read more →: STS-128: Managers head into FRR debate – Void in suspect IFR highlightedThe Space Shuttle Program (SSP) Flight Readiness Review (FRR) heads into a two day meeting on Tuesday, with…
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HLV Raw: SSP side project making good progress for Augustine Review
Read more →: HLV Raw: SSP side project making good progress for Augustine ReviewWith the key decision points for the Augustine Commission fast approaching, one of the favorite alternatives to the…
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Risk assessment debate for STS-128 tank – Rollback is a potential option
Read more →: Risk assessment debate for STS-128 tank – Rollback is a potential optionMeetings are taking place through Friday to work on risk acceptance for two LO2 Ice Frost Ramps (IFRs)…
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STS-131: Discovery’s processing flow mapped out for STS-128 return
Read more →: STS-131: Discovery’s processing flow mapped out for STS-128 returnWith Discovery deep in preparations for her STS-128 mission, shuttle managers are already mapping out the processing flow…
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CVFA work begins on Discovery – SSP told to focus amid Augustine Review
Read more →: CVFA work begins on Discovery – SSP told to focus amid Augustine ReviewWork has started on replacing the Check Valve Filter Assembly (CVFA) and associated hardware on Discovery’s left hand…
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STS-133 refined to a five crew, one EVA mission – will leave MPLM on ISS
Read more →: STS-133 refined to a five crew, one EVA mission – will leave MPLM on ISSShuttle managers have baselined STS-133 – by way of the Flight Definition Requirements Document (FDRD) mission update –…
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Discovery completes dramatic rollout – Unique SRB repairs to take place at Pad
Read more →: Discovery completes dramatic rollout – Unique SRB repairs to take place at PadWith around three weeks until the launch of STS-128, Discovery has finally arrived at Pad 39A, following a…
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APSCO International Symposium held in Thailand
Read more →: APSCO International Symposium held in ThailandOn Jul 21,2009,the “Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) International Symposium on Space Cooperation for the Asia-Pacific Region” opened…
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Understanding ET-131’s rogue foam liberations leads to ET-132 confidence
Read more →: Understanding ET-131’s rogue foam liberations leads to ET-132 confidenceAlthough no ill effects were suffered by Endeavour, the problems with her External Tank (ET-131) – both prior…