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ET-127 completed for STS-125 – 2009 flights may slip further
Read more →: ET-127 completed for STS-125 – 2009 flights may slip furtherThe External Tank that will fly with Atlantis during her STS-125 launch – ET-127 – has finally been…
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China and US Space Administrations met in Beijing
Read more →: China and US Space Administrations met in BeijingMr. Sun Laiyan, Administrator of CNSA met with Mr. Michael O’Brien, Assistant Administrator of US National Aeronautics and…
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Ares I Rollercoaster EES continues to evolve
Read more →: Ares I Rollercoaster EES continues to evolveThe design work on the Ares I Emergency Escape System (EES) Rollercoaster is starting to pick up the…
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Ariane 5 ECA launches with ProtoStar-1/BADR-6
Read more →: Ariane 5 ECA launches with ProtoStar-1/BADR-6Arianespace was action again this evening, with the launch of their Ariane 5 ECA vehicle, carrying a dual…
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Discovery ascent trajectory anomaly noted on STS-124 IFA review
Read more →: Discovery ascent trajectory anomaly noted on STS-124 IFA reviewShuttle Discovery’s right Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) “tailed off” sooner than the left during the final part of…
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Orbiter Summit updates fleet status – Tank schedule remains tight
Read more →: Orbiter Summit updates fleet status – Tank schedule remains tightA summit between NASA and United Space Alliance’s (USA) Orbiter departments has concluded with a review of the…
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Atlantis’ RCC panel, Endeavour’s ET door – two issues gain attention
Read more →: Atlantis’ RCC panel, Endeavour’s ET door – two issues gain attentionProcessing remains green for both Atlantis and Endeavour inside their respective Orbiter Processing Facilities (OPFs), though two issues…
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STS-125/STS-400 Dual Processing moves to VAB on Monday
Read more →: STS-125/STS-400 Dual Processing moves to VAB on MondayAs both Atlantis and Endeavour continue to enjoy smooth flows inside their respective Orbiter Processing Facilities (OPFs), the…
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STS-125: Planning continues with scheduled EVA-6 option
Read more →: STS-125: Planning continues with scheduled EVA-6 optionWith unique Thermal Protection System (TPS) inspection techniques already installed into Atlantis’ flagship STS-125 mission this October, focus…
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Shuttle managers evaluating advancement of STS-125 launch date
Read more →: Shuttle managers evaluating advancement of STS-125 launch dateIn a surprise move – mainly thanks to the fine work by the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) –…
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Hanley’s confidence over the gap – Orion 4 scheduled for March, 2016
Read more →: Hanley’s confidence over the gap – Orion 4 scheduled for March, 2016Constellation manager Jeff Hanley has addressed his workforce with a wide-ranging e-mail that overviewed the budgetary challenges faced…
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NASA managers slip all launch dates in 2009 and 2010
Read more →: NASA managers slip all launch dates in 2009 and 2010The SSP (Space Shuttle Program) have officially refined the launch dates for all their missions in 2009 and…