STS-122 (1E) Updates

MeteorWayne · Sep 22, 2007

Wait, let me check the forecast for hell.... Nope hot all week, not expected to freeze over anytime soon <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · Sep 29, 2007

Weekly Status Report 09.28.07 George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-092807 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus Module Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, workers have completed interface verification on the left orbital maneuvering system pod. Pyro mates of the orbiter docking system are complete. Technicians continue checking out the water spray boiler system. Discovery's three main engines were installed this week. The auxiliary power unit leak test and functional electrical checkout are finished. Friday and Saturday, the STS-122 crew will be at Kennedy Space Center for the crew equipment interface test, during which the astronauts will review the configuration of equipment in the crew cabin and payload bay. In the Vehicle Assembly Building, processing continues on ET-125, the external fuel tank for the STS-122 mission. Stacking of the solid rocket boosters began on Thursday, with the transfer of the left aft booster to the mobile launch platform high bay No. 3. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · Oct 6, 2007

Weekly Status Report: 10.05.07 George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-100507 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus Module Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 1, workers are installing the main engine heat shields. Engine integrated testing and mate operations are complete. Technicians have also completed checkout of the water spray boiler system. Functional checkout of the external tank doors is finished. Midbody closeout and inspection work continues, with final payload bay door closure scheduled for next week. In the Vehicle Assembly Building, processing continues on ET-125, the external fuel tank for the STS-122 mission, including repairs to the liquid oxygen feedline support bracket foam. In high bay No. 3, stacking of the solid rocket boosters is under way. The right forward center booster segment was lifted into the high bay Thursday, and the left forward center segment will be transferred to the assembly building and lifted to the stack today and Saturday. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

rocketscientist327 · Oct 8, 2007

Jeez, you sure are busy at KSC. Shuttle Guy and crew, stay safe. Respectfully, Rocket Scientist 327

MeteorWayne · Oct 24, 2007

I'll put that on my calendar...thanx! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

bobblebob · Oct 24, 2007

Thanks. I finish work around that time they will be shown aswell <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

MeteorWayne · Oct 24, 2007

I could look it up, but what is DFRC, for the education of new lurkers? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · Oct 24, 2007

If the weather's lousy in Florida (I'd be shocked <img src="/images/icons/shocked.gif" /> ) that's not a bad place to be. Is your assignment there a crapshoot? Or are people hand picked for the different contingency sites? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

Testing · Oct 25, 2007

Will you have any time for an adult beverage? Do you stay in Rosamond or Lancaster? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

Testing · Oct 25, 2007

OK, how do we hook up? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

bobblebob · Oct 25, 2007

More dates for your diary CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA's Kennedy Space Center will hold a media event at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 31, to highlight the next pressurized element to be launched to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's Columbus module will fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission, targeted for launch Dec. 6.

rybanis · Nov 3, 2007

I'm starting to get excited about this mission. I'm not sure, but this is the first of the research-specific modules to go up, right? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · Nov 3, 2007

Not to replace S_G's info, but to add the official word.... Nov. 2, 2007 George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-110207 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus Module Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1 Launch Date: Targeted for Dec. 6, 2007 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 1, Atlantis has been placed on the orbiter transporter in preparation for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The transfer is planned to begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Activities to attach Atlantis to the external tank/solid rocket booster stack will start once the orbiter is in the Vehicle Assembly Building by attaching the lifting sling. The shuttle interface test to verify that all the space shuttle elements are working as a fully integrated launch vehicle will begin on Nov. 7. Rollout from the VAB to Launch Pad 39A is scheduled for 4 a.m. Nov. 10. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

holmec · Nov 3, 2007

<blockquote>In reply to:<hr />The STS-120 and ISS crews can watch from on orbit.<hr /></blockquote> That would be a sweet picture if they could. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off </div>

rocketscientist327 · Nov 3, 2007

Could we still launch on the 6th and just do a slow approach to the station?

SpaceKiwi · Nov 3, 2007

I don't believe so. Once you launch, the meter is running on consumables. They would want to arrive at the PMA/Node 2 ASAP so they can plug into the SSPTS (which buys you additional docked operations time) and also get the tightly packed schedule of work underway. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

erioladastra · Nov 4, 2007

"ASAP so they can plug into the SSPTS " True in general, but 1E is not a SSPTS flight (orbiter has not had the upgrades).

rocketscientist327 · Nov 7, 2007

rybanis · Nov 8, 2007

Ok, so STS-120 is done, its time for STS-122! Should this be the official mission thread? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · Nov 8, 2007

I think it already is. But don't forget the 10A thread that erioladastra started for the between ISS activity (and there's a lot) before the next shuttle launch. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

rybanis · Nov 8, 2007

Ah, true. They're going to be having some busy days up there, thats for sure. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

bobblebob · Nov 8, 2007

Launch time is 4:31:36 p.m ET according to Wikipedia. Is this correct as of today (i know it could change if we dont get up on the 6th) Just trying to see if i will be off work for the launch

bpcooper · Nov 8, 2007

It was correct as of three days ago. It will change again a few times by launch day, by up to a minute or so either way. The final 'second' is chosen right on launch day but by then it won't be more than a few seconds different. If launch slips, then it gets earlier by 23 to 25 minutes each day. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -Ben </div>

bobblebob · Nov 8, 2007

Cheers thats not too bad then, will be able to see it <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

SpaceKiwi · Nov 8, 2007

<blockquote>In reply to:<hr />What determines (or will determine, since this upgrade is relatively new) if SSPTS is gonna be used or not on a mission?<hr /></blockquote> The Orbiter in the first instance. Discovery and Endeavour both have the SSPTS mod and, as erioladastra pointed out, Atlantis doesn't (and isn't going to due to retirement). Assuming the Node 2 transfer is successful and Exp.16 get the SSPTS connections remade during their EVA's, then it will be available. I'd say this also assumes the final set of arrays get deployed and, collectively, they generate close to the anticipated power. ISS will need to continue to have margin on the top available for use by SSPTS. The starboard SARJ might complicate things if they can't get it into a healthier config (which I have little doubt they will). <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

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