STS-124 ( 1J ) Mission Thread

MeteorWayne · Nov 17, 2007

The STS-124 mission has been added to the weekly status reports. Nov. 16, 2007 George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-111607 ASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeted for April 24, 2008 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, the end-of-mission/integrated roll-in operations are complete. The payload bay doors were opened last weekend and the Ku-band antenna was deployed. Orbiter power system validations and radiator inspections have finished. The orbiter boom sensor system was removed and transferred to bay No. 2 for installation in Endeavour. Inspections of the reinforced carbon-carbon panels on the wing leading edges are under way. The external airlock hatch functional test is complete. Preparations are in progress for offloading hypergolic fuel. Post-flight inspection of the thermal protection system is halfway complete. <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>

3488 · Nov 17, 2007

Thank you MeteorWayne. A few months yet, but is worthy of discussion. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

MeteorWayne · Nov 25, 2007

Nov. 21, 2007 Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-112107 Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeted for April 24, 2008 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, hypergolic fuel has been off-loaded from the orbital maneuvering system. Inspections of the reinforced carbon-carbon panels on the wing leading edges are complete. The main engine dome heat shields have been removed, and preparations are under way for removal of the three main engines next week. Functional checkout of the forward reaction control system is in progress, and window No. 1 has been removed and replaced. Post-flight inspection of the thermal protection system is 70 percent complete. <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 · Dec 4, 2007

Nov. 30, 2007 Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-113007 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeted for April 24, 2008 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, engine No. 2 was removed this week, and engines No. 1 and 3 will be removed next week. Functional checkout of the forward reaction control system is finished. Thermography inspection of the nose cap and chin panel is under way. The functional checkout of the orbital maneuvering system pods is also in progress. Window No. 4 was removed and replaced. Post-flight inspection of the thermal protection system is 89 percent complete. The removal and replacement of fuel cell No. 1 began today. <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 · Dec 14, 2007

Hope somebody's taping a rabbits foot to the LH2 ECO sensor connector <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <img src="/images/icons/smile.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 · Dec 15, 2007

Dec. 14, 2007 Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-121407 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeted for April 24, 2008 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, the orbiter PVD door functional test, fuel cells 1 and 3 functional checkout, and RMS turnaround verification preps were completed. Port MPMs were moved to the vertical position on Dec. 13. The MADS data recorder removal, replacement, and retest are scheduled for Friday. The floor plate, side panels and phenolic panels were installed this week for aft skirt joint closeout and floor plate installation. -end- <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 · Dec 15, 2007

s_g, acronym translation might be good here too <img src="/images/icons/smile.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 · Dec 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007 George H. Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-122107 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeted for April 24, 2008 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, the remote manipulator system verification testing is finished. The hydrogen separator was removed and replaced. Workers continue preparations for installing BRI tiles, a new, stronger type of thermal tile, around the external tank doors and main landing gear doors. All three liquid hydrogen engine feedline eddy current inspections are complete. <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 · Jan 9, 2008

Jan. 4, 2008 Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-010408 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeted for April 24, 2008 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, the shuttle's payload bay doors are open. The Ku-band antenna was deployed Jan. 2. The fuel cell single-cell voltage test is scheduled for today. Window No. 7 purge barrier installation was performed Jan. 3. Radiator repairs will continue Saturday and Sunday. <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 · Jan 9, 2008

May aswell post in here. Some of the KSC emails are bouncing and not getting delivered. Reason is: "Mail rejected by Windows Live Hotmail for policy reasons" I have them on my safe list and dont see what they could be rejected for. its really hit and miss, some i get others i dont

MeteorWayne · Jan 9, 2008

It's possible newsletters (which come regularly from the same address) are being flagged as SPAM. Comcast occasioanlly has problems with these things. They assume it's spam, whether it is or not. <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 · Jan 9, 2008

Stupid thing <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> Ive added them to my safe list but seems thats not good enough. Really hate Microsoft and their policy of treating users like kids. Let me decide whats spam!

MeteorWayne · Jan 10, 2008

That would be great to be back on schedule by then. <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 · Jan 13, 2008

Jan. 11, 2008 Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-011108 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeting April 24 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3 - Thermal control system checkout completed with no anomalies - Drag chute alignment and installation completed Thursday - Space shuttle main engine No. 1 liquid oxygen transducer leak checks performed Thursday with nominal results - Solid rocket booster stacking date selection expected Jan. 14 - Aft bulkhead check valve retest completed Wednesday with no issues <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 · Jan 21, 2008

Jan. 18, 2008 Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: S-011808 NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeting April 24 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide, Chamitoff Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 3 - Vernier thruster pressure chamber flushes continue in preparation for inspections - Ku band antenna stow scheduled for Friday - Drag chute flight door checkout scheduled for Friday - Solid rocket booster stacking scheduled for Jan. 31 - Power redundancy testing was successfully completed - External tank separation camera interface verification is complete - Payload premate testing completed Tuesday <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 · Feb 2, 2008

Feb 1 2008 STATUS REPORT : S-020108 NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report Mission: STS-124 - 26th International Space Station Flight - Kibo Pressurized Module, Japanese Remote Manipulator System Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 Launch Date: Targeting April 24 Launch Pad: 39A Crew: Kelly, Ham, Nyberg, Garan, Fossum, Hoshide, Chamitoff Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles Orbiter Processing Facility Bay No. 3 - Two reinforced carbon-carbon panels have been installed for flight and two more are in the process of being installed - Ku-band antenna was deployed Wednesday - Drag chute flight door installation completed Jan. 28 Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay No. 3 - Solid rocket booster stacking begins Feb. 4 <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>

3488 · Feb 15, 2008

Great to see that preparations are going very well. Very good news indeed. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

honeyjones · Feb 19, 2008

Say it ain't so. Better safe then sorry I guess...

elguapoguano · Feb 19, 2008

So much for 3 flights in 80 days... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Don't let your sig line incite a gay thread ;>) </div>

frodo1008 · Feb 19, 2008

If they can get off three flights by the end of May (or even June for that matter) they will have flown 3 flights within half a year. This is perfectly acceptable, as they are then shooting for just three more flights in the second half or the year to make their most ambitious schedule!!

MeteorWayne · Mar 27, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If they can get off three flights by the end of May (or even June for that matter) they will have flown 3 flights within half a year. This is perfectly acceptable, as they are then shooting for just three more flights in the second half or the year to make their most ambitious schedule!! Posted by frodo1008</DIV> Just bumping this thread since it's next up, Scheduled (tentatively) for launch May 25th, the same day Phoenix lands on Mars!! <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>

erioladastra · Mar 27, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Just bumping this thread since it's next up, Scheduled (tentatively) for launch May 25th, the same day Phoenix lands on Mars!! Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> Gonna slip to May 31 likely.

SpaceKiwi · Mar 28, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Gonna slip to May 31 likely. Posted by erioladastra</DIV> Can anyone enlighten me as to the reasons why STS-123 flew before STS-124, with respect to the two Japanese modules?  It doesn't seem immediately apparent to me why they wouldn't have just swapped the two missions around, allowing a 'simpler' assembly path for the main Kibo module then the ELMPS straight on in its final home.Obviously there is a reason for the sequence being undertaken, I just haven't been able to immediately find any info about it in my searching. SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/10/12/6afbc00e-2c7c-413a-bc4e-fb2e19363e8b.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

Zipi · Mar 28, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Can anyone enlighten me as to the reasons why STS-123 flew before STS-124, with respect to the two Japanese modules?  It doesn't seem immediately apparent to me why they wouldn't have just swapped the two missions around, allowing a 'simpler' assembly path for the main Kibo module then the ELMPS straight on in its final home.Obviously there is a reason for the sequence being undertaken, I just haven't been able to immediately find any info about it in my searching. SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV> I guess it is because if they would fly the pressurized module at first it would be basically empty (because it is so large and heavy that they cannot add the racks inside it). Now when they are flying the logistics module at first they are able to boot up at least some of the equipment now. When the pressurized section is up thay are able to start doing the science faster because other ways they have to wait until the logistics module is up and then start configuring the new equipment. I also think that the time advantage of this arrangement gives is not very big, but because it is there they are willing to construct the station at this way. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

erioladastra · Mar 28, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I guess it is because if they would fly the pressurized module at first it would be basically empty (because it is so large and heavy that they cannot add the racks inside it). Now when they are flying the logistics module at first they are able to boot up at least some of the equipment now. </DIV> Not quite right.  The JEM launches with one string of avionics, power and thermal.  In the JLP are racks that can be installed to activate on the second string, if needed.  If all is nominal, you can quickly move in the racks and have full redundancy without waiting for a subsequent mission.  Plus there is camera equipment etc that is being set up on 1 J that is stored in the JLP.

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