The crew of Atlantis have completed the main task of Flight Day 2, a sweep of the orbiter’s Wing Leading Edges (WLE) and nose cap via the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), as they close in on Sunday’s docking with the International Space Station (International Space Station). Initial imagery points to only a few items of interest on an OMS Pod.
STS-135
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Shuttle
STS-135: Initial Ascent Reviews point to superb launch performance by Atlantis
by Chris BerginFollowing a typically eventful shuttle launch countdown, the Mission Evaluation Room (MER) teams have confirmed…
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Following was Atlantis’ last – and rather eventful – final full day at Launch Pad…
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As Space Shuttle Atlantis prepares to blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) for…
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Atlantis and her engineers are now working through the complex set of tasks relating to…
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Atlantis is continuing to behave on Pad 39A as preparations for entering S0007 tasks –…
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The Agency Flight Readiness Review (FRR) has – as expected – approved the July 8…
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As all teams continue to track a July 8 launch of STS-135, an important final…
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Following its replacement on Atlantis’ SSME-3 (Space Shuttle Main Engine), the new Main Fuel Valve…
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With her team ably dealing with the usual pad flow hiccups, Atlantis is heading towards…
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As the flight crew and engineers close in on the targeted July 8 launch of…
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Multiple efforts are under way for Atlantis’ STS-135 launch preparations, as her four member crew…
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With just three weeks to go before the final launch of the Space Shuttle, Atlantis…
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Atlantis’ External Tank (ET-138) was put through a Tanking Test on Wednesday, slightly delayed due…
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OtherUncrewed
Tech Demos: NASA preparing for full ISS utilization in post-Shuttle era
by Pete HardingWith the US Segment of the International Space Station (ISS) now complete, NASA managers are turning…
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Interrupting a nominal pad flow, engineers are set to begin S0037 operations – otherwise known…
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Shuttle
STS-135: Tank Camera modification aimed at filming footage of ET-138’s death
by Chris BerginSchedules are showing the External Tank camera – which will ride with Atlantis’ ET-138 –…
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As the procession of “lasts” continue for the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), Atlantis is undergoing…
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Atlantis kicked off what was a historic evening for the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), as…
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Managers are reviewing one item of interest – relating to an ascent observation during Endeavour’s…