Jacques van Oene
December 3rd 04, 07:05 PM
Jessica Rye
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(321) 867-6185
STATUS REPORT: S-136
SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT
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.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/news/index.html
Discovery (OV-103)
Critical path work continues to progress well in the Orbiter Processing
Facility (OPF) for
Discovery?s Return to Flight mission, designated STS-114, to the
International Space Station. The
three Space Shuttle Main Engines will be moved from the Main Engine Shop
into the OPF for
installation on Discovery early next week.
Installation of the new wing leading edge sensors and cable continues on
both the right and left
wings. The sensors and relay boxes are being added for Return to Flight on
the backside of the
Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, and should detect any temperature increase
or impact data during
the launch.
Atlantis (OV-104)
Final power-down work on the wiring for the Return to Flight modifications
is almost complete in
the Orbiter Processing Facility in preparation for the scheduled power up of
Atlantis early next
week. The payload bay doors of Atlantis were closed last week in support of
scheduled maintenance
work to be performed in the bay. Following the successful completion of the
maintenance, the doors
were reopened and processing work began.
Fuel cells No. 1 and 3 were installed for flight, with No. 2 scheduled to
be installed today. Fuel
cells use oxygen and hydrogen to provide electrical power during a mission.
All four Rudder Speed
Brake (RSB) actuators were inspected and installed on Atlantis. Technicians
are currently beginning
to install the RSB panels and seals.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December 2003.
Electrical modifications continue in the crew module. Three-String Global
Positioning System wire
routing in the avionics bay and flight deck continues.
While the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels are removed from the vehicle for
inspections, technicians
are preparing the wing leading edge for their reinstallation. Following the
removal of miniscule
corrosion, the right-hand wing leading edge is being prepared for painting.
The External Tank doors
are being installed in preparation for Endeavour?s roll-over for a temporary
stay in the Vehicle
Assembly Building. Endeavour will be moved so that maintenance can be
performed in the bay.
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(321) 867-6185
STATUS REPORT: S-136
SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT
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.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/news/index.html
Discovery (OV-103)
Critical path work continues to progress well in the Orbiter Processing
Facility (OPF) for
Discovery?s Return to Flight mission, designated STS-114, to the
International Space Station. The
three Space Shuttle Main Engines will be moved from the Main Engine Shop
into the OPF for
installation on Discovery early next week.
Installation of the new wing leading edge sensors and cable continues on
both the right and left
wings. The sensors and relay boxes are being added for Return to Flight on
the backside of the
Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, and should detect any temperature increase
or impact data during
the launch.
Atlantis (OV-104)
Final power-down work on the wiring for the Return to Flight modifications
is almost complete in
the Orbiter Processing Facility in preparation for the scheduled power up of
Atlantis early next
week. The payload bay doors of Atlantis were closed last week in support of
scheduled maintenance
work to be performed in the bay. Following the successful completion of the
maintenance, the doors
were reopened and processing work began.
Fuel cells No. 1 and 3 were installed for flight, with No. 2 scheduled to
be installed today. Fuel
cells use oxygen and hydrogen to provide electrical power during a mission.
All four Rudder Speed
Brake (RSB) actuators were inspected and installed on Atlantis. Technicians
are currently beginning
to install the RSB panels and seals.
Endeavour (OV-105)
Space Shuttle Endeavour is in its Orbiter Major Modification period, which
began in December 2003.
Electrical modifications continue in the crew module. Three-String Global
Positioning System wire
routing in the avionics bay and flight deck continues.
While the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels are removed from the vehicle for
inspections, technicians
are preparing the wing leading edge for their reinstallation. Following the
removal of miniscule
corrosion, the right-hand wing leading edge is being prepared for painting.
The External Tank doors
are being installed in preparation for Endeavour?s roll-over for a temporary
stay in the Vehicle
Assembly Building. Endeavour will be moved so that maintenance can be
performed in the bay.
-end-
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info