As the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) continues its transformation into a multi-user spaceport, the three buildings dedicated to processing the since-retired Space Shuttle orbiters are aiming to once again host engineers busily tending to their spacecraft. However, only one of the buildings has confirmed a tenant for the new era at this time.
"OPF"
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CommercialUncrewed
KSC could facilitate military and commercial operators in the OPFs
by Chris BerginAs Kennedy Space Center’s transition from the home base of the Shuttle fleet to a…
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The removal of work stands in Orbiter Processing Facility -3 (OPF-3) will begin next week,…
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Atlantis is closing in on the end of her Transition and Retirement (T&R) processing, following…
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Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis was powered down for the final time on Thursday, following a…
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CommercialShuttle
Boeing’s CST-100 leases OPF-3 following NASA agreement with Space Florida
by Chris BerginOne of NASA’s Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) suitors – Boeing and their CST-100 spacecraft –…
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ArtemisCommercialShuttle
Discovery’s VAB stay part of a commercial transition for the OPFs
by Chris BerginWith Discovery now enjoying a month-long vacation inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), following her…
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With Discovery safely back on the ground after becoming the first orbiter to successfully complete…
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Following a one day delay – due to a burst water main at the Kennedy…
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The mystery washer that managed to find its way into the LO2/LOX feedline on External…
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Shuttle
STS-133: Discovery enters her final month of OPF processing ahead of rollover
by Chris BerginWith over 128 million miles on her clock, Discovery is now into the final month…
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Engineers are working on finalizing mating operations on STS-133’s External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters…
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Shuttle
Atlantis returns to OPF for STS-129 processing – Endeavour SSME contamination
by Chris BerginAtlantis has returned to Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF-1) in preparation for her flow towards the…
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Following her 13 day mission in space on STS-119, Discovery is being deserviced inside her…
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The three day launch countdown for STS-126 has begun, marking the start of S0007 operations…
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A rather wet Atlantis has made it back into her Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF-1) after…
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Mating operations are only four hours behind schedule, as engineers work on mating operations with…
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Two bays at the Orbiter Processing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) have been…
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Potential damage to Discovery’s SRMS (Shuttle Remote Manipulator System) is being evaluated, after an impact…
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While a lot of the focus when it comes to space travel beyond Earth orbit…