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Zenit-3SLB launches repaired MEASAT-3a into orbit
Read more →: Zenit-3SLB launches repaired MEASAT-3a into orbitSea Launch have successfully launched their Zenit-3SLB launch vehicle, carrying the MEASAT-3a telecommunication satellite. The Land Launch branch…
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Root cause found on Atlantis’ STS-125 ASA issue – SSMEs removed
Read more →: Root cause found on Atlantis’ STS-125 ASA issue – SSMEs removedEngineers have found the root cause of the Aerosurface Servoamplifer (ASA) channel 1 failure on Atlantis, after an…
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STS-127: Don’t worry about the schedule, let’s fix the problem – Cain
Read more →: STS-127: Don’t worry about the schedule, let’s fix the problem – CainEndeavour will launch only when engineers are happy they have a full understanding of the Ground Umbilical Carrier…
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NASA Successfully Launches LRO/LCROSS for Return to the Moon
Read more →: NASA Successfully Launches LRO/LCROSS for Return to the MoonAn Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and sister payload Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing…
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SCRUB: STS-127 suffers another GUCP leak – Launch moves to NET July 11
Read more →: SCRUB: STS-127 suffers another GUCP leak – Launch moves to NET July 11STS-127 has been scrubbed for the second time due to another leak at the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate (GUCP).…
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GUCP troubleshooting continues as MMT push for launch on June 17
Read more →: GUCP troubleshooting continues as MMT push for launch on June 17In a similar event to STS-119’s scrub, Endeavour’s launch has been delayed due to a significant leak registered…
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STS-127: Ice in focus as RSS retracts – GUCP leak, launch scrubbed
Read more →: STS-127: Ice in focus as RSS retracts – GUCP leak, launch scrubbedThe ascent threat of ice liberation, as observed on STS-126 and potentially STS-125, will be closely monitored during…
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Endeavour enjoying a smooth countdown heading into L-2 MMT milestone
Read more →: Endeavour enjoying a smooth countdown heading into L-2 MMT milestoneSTS-127 is on track for a Saturday launch, with no issues of note being worked on the vehicle.…
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Supporting Endeavour: OPO check previous flights to ensure STS-127 safety
Read more →: Supporting Endeavour: OPO check previous flights to ensure STS-127 safetyWith Endeavour’s June 13 launch to the ISS now counting down, engineers are continuing to work towards the safe…
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STS-127 crew land at KSC as engineers push towards June 13 target
Read more →: STS-127 crew land at KSC as engineers push towards June 13 targetThe STS-127 crew – led by Commander Mark Polansky – have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC),…
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Ares I-X slips to September 18 as processing edges towards stacking
Read more →: Ares I-X slips to September 18 as processing edges towards stackingThe Ares I-X test vehicle is scheduled to begin stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the…
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STS-127 FRR Outlines Engine and Flight Operations Changes for JAXA Mission
Read more →: STS-127 FRR Outlines Engine and Flight Operations Changes for JAXA MissionWith final launch processing underway on Shuttle Endeavour at Launch Pad-A, NASA managers have outlined several changes to…