STS-122 (1E) Updates

[bobblebob]

I think this was mentioned in the conference, but ive forgot what they said. How does the Progress launch and docking effect STS-122?

 

[erioladastra]

Correct Shuttle_guy. Bigger issues is altitude for Progress and Shuttle. If we go ahead with the reboost to set up for Progress Feb 7, we might well be agreing to a flight day 4 rendezvous, which means no EVA 4, but maybe still 1 extension day. In addition, the sleep shift betwen Progress and Shuttle would be huge so some buffer days would be required. A lot of variables that are trying to be sorted. And the Russians pretty much don't want to change their schedules based on fuzzy NASA schedules.

 

[halman]

shuttle_guy,<br /><br />Does anybody have any idea why the LCO circuits have become an issue in the last few years? I don't seem to recall of hearing about problems with them before the Columbia was lost. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> The secret to peace of mind is a short attention span. </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Would the Thrust Vector Controller box that appeared to fail have been a constraint to launch?

 

[MeteorWayne]

A late post by me:<br /><br />Jan. 4, 2008<br />Candrea Thomas<br />Kennedy Space Center, Fla.<br />321-867-2468<br />candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov<br />STATUS REPORT: S-010408<br />NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT<br /><br /><br />Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus <br />Module <br />Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) <br />Location: Launch Pad 39A <br />Launch Date: Under Review <br />Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin, Walheim <br />Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles <br /><br />Shuttle Program managers requested Thursday that flight control teams <br />and ground operations teams protect for a Jan. 24 launch date. As <br />work progresses, that date will be modified as required. Other launch <br />opportunities could come between Jan. 24 and the first week of <br />February.<br /><br />At Launch Pad 39A, preparations began for modifications to the engine <br />cutoff (ECO) sensors. New external connectors and feed-through <br />assemblies will arrive at KSC Jan. 5-6. Change out is expected to be <br />completed by Jan. 10. Testing of the faulty ECO sensor continues at <br />Marshall Space Flight Center with cryo testing planned next week.<br /><br />Troubleshooting on the ascent thrust vector control (ATVC) was <br />performed Jan. 3, and the ATVC will be removed, replaced, and then <br />retested over the weekend. <br /><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Not too bad i guess. Any idea what changes that want?

 

[bobblebob]

Thanks

 

[strandedonearth]

Could the cracks in the glass insert somehow be causing the ECO problems?

 

[bobblebob]

Excellent. Weekend launch so can see all the countdown too. Love the bit about T-3 hours when they head for the pad, get in and do all the comms checks <br />

 

[bobblebob]

Ah sorry for some reason i thought you put the 2nd Feb. Not to worry can still see a large part of the countdown as will finish work earlier

 

[montmein69]

I'm not sure that the russians are able to anticipate the launch of the Progress cargo ?<br />Any news about the request of NASA ? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

From the KSC newsletter:<br /><br />"HOUSTON - NASA Friday announced Feb. 7 as the target launch date for shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 mission to the International Space Station "<br /><br />Typo i take it? Friday will be the 8th

 

[bobblebob]

Ah of course. Im tired, was up early this morning brain not working <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" />

 

[MeteorWayne]

I assume the tanking test will be the launch attempt then? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Guess so, no mention of a test anywhere.<br /><br />Was watching a program on the Discovery Channel about how they build the SSME and how they test them. Start of the program they mentioned the loss of 2 orbiters in the past, one being Discovery!<br /><br />How can you get a fact like that wrong <img src="/images/icons/blush.gif" />

 

[MeteorWayne]

Aha, you've discovered a problem with the Discovery Channel, which is pretty damn ironic considering their mistake involved Discovery!! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /><br /><br />Like so many other "scientific" channels they are more than happy to broadcast crap as long as it gets good ratings <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />That's why I love PBS. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Testing]

Got a schedule SG? Send PM. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Jan. 11, 2008<br />Candrea Thomas<br />Kennedy Space Center, Fla.<br />321-867-2468<br />candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov<br />STATUS REPORT: S-011108<br />NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT<br /><br />Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus <br />laboratory <br />Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) <br />Location: Launch Pad 39A <br />Launch Date: Targeting Feb. 7 <br />Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin, Walheim <br />Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles <br /><br />Launch Pad 39A<br />- Engine cutoff (ECO) sensor external connector replacement hardware <br />was cleared for installation and arrived at the pad. Installation is <br />tentatively scheduled to begin Saturday<br />- Testing of the faulty ECO sensor system connector hardware continues <br />at Marshall Space Flight Center<br />- Space shuttle main engine ball seal leak checks performed Thursday <br />with no issues<br />- Ascent thrust vector controller No. 2 was replaced Jan. 5 and <br />retested Jan. 6<br />- Solid rocket booster hydraulic retest scheduled for today <br /><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Good news <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />Nasatv broke for anyone else?

 

[bobw]

I (as usual) am not clear about the new connector.<br /><br />The new pass through connector has pins. They soldered the sockets to the pins and then assembled the rest of the connector. That leaves a connector with wires coming out of it.<br /><br />Are the wires going to be attached to another male connector so the original wiring harness can plug into it instead of to the pass through connector on the tank? Or are the wires from the harness (to the orbiter) going to have the original connector cut off and be soldered to the wires that have been soldered to the connector on the tank? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobw]

Thanks shuttle_guy. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[cbased]

NASA TV schedule:<br />Feb. 7, Thursday <br />5:30 a.m. - STS-122 Fueling Coverage Begins - KSC (All Channels) <br />9:15 a.m. - ISS Progress 28 Docking Coverage (Docking is scheduled for 9:33 a.m.) - JSC (Public and Media Channels) <br />9:45 a.m. - STS-122 Launch Coverage Begins - KSC (All Channels) <br />2:45 p.m. - STS-122 Launch (All Channels)<br /><br />Question (just in case - I don't want to miss it) - what is the time zone for this? GMT -??<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />

 

[MeteorWayne]

Where did you get the info from? <br /><br />Launch time is ~ 2:45 PM EST, so I assume that applies fot the rest of the times that would be 1945 UT.<br /><br />Edited for time typo <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

NASA TV Schedule link on their website has it on

 

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