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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…
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NASA approve funding to leave OBSS permanently on the ISS
Read more →: NASA approve funding to leave OBSS permanently on the ISSNASA managers have approved funding elements to allow for a plan to leave the Orbiter Boom Sensor System…
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Orbiter related Ice liberation threat discussed ahead of STS-119
Read more →: Orbiter related Ice liberation threat discussed ahead of STS-119Following a run of “clean” flights during 2008 – thanks to continued progress in reducing foam liberation from…
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STS-119 FRR outlines Discovery’s mission to the ISS
Read more →: STS-119 FRR outlines Discovery’s mission to the ISSWith Space Shuttle Discovery enjoying a smooth and relatively issue free processing flow at Launch Pad 39A, NASA…