Following its arrival onboard shuttle Atlantis during STS-129, the CRS UHF Communication Unit (CUCU) – a key element for the upcoming demonstration of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule – has passed a series of tests on the International Space Station (ISS), allowing the commercial company to confirm its successful activation.
STS-129
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Endeavour has completed her 3.5-mile journey to Launch Pad 39A from the VAB ahead of…
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If the first half of 2009 for NASA demonstrated the agency’s unwavering attention to safety,…
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Capping off a highly successful year for the Space Shuttle Program, the STS-129 flight of…
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Shuttle managers have concluded the key review of STS-129’s mission, in turn providing a baseline…
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The Space Shuttle Program (SSP) will have “no idea” where it stands from a budget…
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STS-129 has concluded with a homecoming to Florida, following a flawless mission for Atlantis and her…
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As Atlantis’ seven member crew enjoy a working Thanksgiving on orbit, preparations are in full…
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Atlantis has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS), as she prepares to target a…
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STS-129 is spending its last full day on the International Space Station, ahead of Wednesday’s…
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Randy Bresnik and Robert Satcher have compelted the third and final EVA of STS-129’s mission,…
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STS-129 Spacewalkers Michael Foreman and Randolph Bresnik have concluded the second of three EVAs, which…
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As part of NASA’s effort to stockpile the International Space Station with as many spare…
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Spacewalkers Mike Foreman (EV1) and Robert Satcher (EV2) have completed the first of three EVAs…
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With her Flight Day 2 (FD-2) Thermal Protection System inspections behind her, Atlantis has docked…
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STS-129’s crew have worked through the primary Flight Day 2 task of inspecting Atlantis’ Thermal…
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Only three minor foam liberation events have been noted in initial ascent imagery evaluations, with…
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With a smooth countdown behind her, Atlantis launched on her opening opportunity on the STS-129/ULF-3…
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L-1 MMT prepare for STS-129 tanking – engineers discuss Atlantis with her crew
by Chris BerginAtlantis continues to behave herself on Pad 39A, with no notable issues reported in the…
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T-43 hours and counting for the launch of Atlantis on her STS-129 mission to the…