As access platforms are set up for engineers to begin the removal of the hardware associated with the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate (GUCP), a large effort to build a repair plan – one which can be conducted at Pad 39A – is being developed for the large crack (and several other smaller cracks) that were found on Discovery’s External Tank (ET-137) intertank flange region.
STS-133
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As engineers prepare to take a close look at the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate (GUCP)…
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Discovery was making her first real attempt to launch on Friday, as the loading of…
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The Mission Management Team (MMT) have concluded their evalations on Thursday morning by deciding to delay…
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The Mission Management Team (MMT) evaluations into the anomalies on the redundant Main Engine Controller…
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Shuttle
STS-133: Launch delayed at least 24 hours due to Main Engine Controller issue
by Chris BerginDiscovery has been given another hurdle to negotiate ahead of her opening launch attempt, after…
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Discovery is enjoying an issue-free S0007 (Launch Countdown), as engineers complete the loading of the…
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Following the changeout of leaky couplings and successful repressurization of Discovery’s Right OMS (Orbital Maneuvering…
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Engineers have completed S0071 tasks to pressurize Discovery’s Right OMS (Orbital Maneuvering System), following the changeout…
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The Agency Flight Readiness Review (FRR) has concluded by approving November 1 as the launch…
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Engineers have completed the removal and replacement of the two seals on Discovery’s Right OMS (Orbital…
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Engineers are continuing to work on IPR-47 (Interim Problem Report) – a leaky flange on…
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Discovery’s IPR-47 (Interim Problem Report) has become a potential schedule concern, after the replacement of…
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Another milestone was passed on Friday, after Discovery, along with her astronauts and controllers, successfully…
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With the MOD FRR (Mission Operations Directorate Flight Readiness Review) and the Space Shuttle Program…
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The STS-133 flow has been slightly impacted by a delay relating to a problem with…
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Arriving at Pad 39A on Thursday, prior to marking a significant milestone for not only the…
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As NASA and Space Shuttle Discovery prepare for two important milestones this week in the…
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With just under one month to go before the final launch of Discovery, the tell-tale…
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With the departmental Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs) ongoing – leading up to the SSP (Space…