Jacques van Oene
October 15th 04, 06:44 PM
Contact: Jessica Rye
Vol. 1 No. 31
(321) 867-6185
Space Shuttle Processing Status Report
Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 (8:00 a.m.)
Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status
Reports each week, and is the source for information regarding processing
activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not
necessarily reflect the chronological order of future Space Shuttle
missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further
information, visit http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao.htm
Discovery (OV-103)
Processing continues in the Orbiter Processing Facility for Discovery's
Return to Flight (RTF) mission to the International Space Station.
Installation of the Remote Manipulator System, or Space Shuttle robotic arm,
is scheduled for today. Testing continues on the Manipulator Positioning
Mechanisms in preparation for that installation.
During powered-up system testing, technicians performed numerous checks
including Orbiter Maneuvering System and Reaction Control System heater
checks, nitrogen and oxygen leak checks, and Ku-band system work. Closeouts
continue on the Rudder Speed Brake with seal installations.
Atlantis (OV-104)
The power-down period for Atlantis continues with critical path wiring,
structural inspections, and electrical modifications throughout the vehicle.
RTF modifications, including the wiring for the Orbiter Boom Sensor System
and installation of the wing leading edge sensors, are progressing on
schedule.
Right-hand radiators have been installed, as well as left-hand radiators No.
1, 2 and 3. The final radiator is scheduled to be put in place today.
Thermal Protection System blanket installation and inspections on the
left-hand payload bay door continue in preparation for closing out the area
for flight.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December. Electrical modifications continue in the crew module.
Three-String Global Positioning System wire routing in the avionics bay and
flight deck continues.
OPTIGO measurements continue on the main landing gear. Resembling a large
camera, OPTIGO is an optical scanner that generates precise 3-D coordinates
that are imported into a Computer Aided Design program for engineering
analysis. It is utilized in many processing activities, but is most widely
used for assisting in the manufacturing of Thermal Protection System tile.
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info
Vol. 1 No. 31
(321) 867-6185
Space Shuttle Processing Status Report
Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 (8:00 a.m.)
Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status
Reports each week, and is the source for information regarding processing
activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not
necessarily reflect the chronological order of future Space Shuttle
missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further
information, visit http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao.htm
Discovery (OV-103)
Processing continues in the Orbiter Processing Facility for Discovery's
Return to Flight (RTF) mission to the International Space Station.
Installation of the Remote Manipulator System, or Space Shuttle robotic arm,
is scheduled for today. Testing continues on the Manipulator Positioning
Mechanisms in preparation for that installation.
During powered-up system testing, technicians performed numerous checks
including Orbiter Maneuvering System and Reaction Control System heater
checks, nitrogen and oxygen leak checks, and Ku-band system work. Closeouts
continue on the Rudder Speed Brake with seal installations.
Atlantis (OV-104)
The power-down period for Atlantis continues with critical path wiring,
structural inspections, and electrical modifications throughout the vehicle.
RTF modifications, including the wiring for the Orbiter Boom Sensor System
and installation of the wing leading edge sensors, are progressing on
schedule.
Right-hand radiators have been installed, as well as left-hand radiators No.
1, 2 and 3. The final radiator is scheduled to be put in place today.
Thermal Protection System blanket installation and inspections on the
left-hand payload bay door continue in preparation for closing out the area
for flight.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December. Electrical modifications continue in the crew module.
Three-String Global Positioning System wire routing in the avionics bay and
flight deck continues.
OPTIGO measurements continue on the main landing gear. Resembling a large
camera, OPTIGO is an optical scanner that generates precise 3-D coordinates
that are imported into a Computer Aided Design program for engineering
analysis. It is utilized in many processing activities, but is most widely
used for assisting in the manufacturing of Thermal Protection System tile.
-end-
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info