STS-119: Discovery mated to ET-127 as engineers focus on FCV issue
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Mating operations have moved past the soft mate phase inside the Vehicle Assembly Facility (VAB), following Discovery’s milestone of rollover ahead of next month’s STS-119. The main issue under discussion is the need to replace the orbiter’s three Flow Control Valve (FCV) which will be carried out at Pad 39A after next week’s rollout.
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