Tag: STS-119
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STS-119: Discovery enters launch countdown – crew arrives at KSC
Following the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) approval for launch, and the arrival of the STS-119 crew, Discovery has entered the launch countdown (S0007) at 7pm local time Sunday evening. The three day countdown is targeting a 9:20pm launch of Discovery on Wednesday evening. While the Flow Control Valve (FCV) issue dominated much of the discussion surrounding…
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FRR clears STS-119 for March 11 launch, pending SRB resolution
As expected, the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) has cleared Discovery to target a launch at 9:20pm on March 11, following a final review of the Flow Control Valve (FCV) flight rationale. One constraint – relating to the left SRB (Solid Rocket Booster) Range Safety System – will be worked over the weekend. Engineers will replace…
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PRCB boosts FRR opportunity to approve March launch for STS-119
Members of a Special PRCB (Program Requirements Control Board) meeting on Wednesday have once again worked through a vast set of documentation, which concluded with positive results for STS-119’s Flow Control Valve (FCV) flight rationale, ahead of the ultimate launch date decision at Friday’s Flight Readiness Review (FRR). The presentations presented to the PRCB (all…
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PRCB boosts FRR opportunity to approve March launch for STS-119
Members of a Special PRCB (Program Requirements Control Board) meeting on Wednesday have once again worked through a vast set of documentation, which concluded with positive results for STS-119’s Flow Control Valve (FCV) flight rationale, ahead of the ultimate launch date decision at Friday’s Flight Readiness Review (FRR). The presentations presented to the PRCB (all…
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Progress made towards STS-119 flight rationale – March 11 NET possible
Engineers are scheduled to begin the installation of the three replacement Flow Control Valves (FCVs) into Discovery on Tuesday, following their arrival from Vacco. Meanwhile, managers are preparing to meet at Wednesday’s Special Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting, buoyed by encouraging data on the path towards flight rationale that may even allow for a…
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Progress made towards STS-119 flight rationale – March 11 NET possible
Engineers are scheduled to begin the installation of the three replacement Flow Control Valves (FCVs) into Discovery on Tuesday, following their arrival from Vacco. Meanwhile, managers are preparing to meet at Wednesday’s Special Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting, buoyed by encouraging data on the path towards flight rationale that may even allow for a…
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STS-119 replacement FCVs ready to ship in support of March launch
The major effort to facilitate a March launch for shuttle Discovery is continuing on a seven day week, as vendor Vacco prepare to ship the three replacement Flow Control Valves (FCVs) to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) by Monday. Flight rationale is also being built ahead of next week’s crucial meetings. The effort involves almost…
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STS-119 replacement FCVs ready to ship in support of March launch
The major effort to facilitate a March launch for shuttle Discovery is continuing on a seven day week, as vendor Vacco prepare to ship the three replacement Flow Control Valves (FCVs) to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) by Monday. Flight rationale is also being built ahead of next week’s crucial meetings. The effort involves almost…
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Positive news on SARJ status – Flight preps for latest STS-119 date
The work conducted by the STS-126 on the International Space Station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints (SARJs) continues to reap rewards, following the latest positive status update to NASA managers. Meanwhile, Flight Directors have given a status overview of the work required to ensure they are ready for a potential launch of STS-119 in March. NASA…
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STS-119 targeting March 12 – pending PRCB and FRR meetings
The latest target for STS-119 is a short launch window, opening March 12, following a meeting between shuttle managers that confirmed the forward plan of replacing Discovery’s three Flow Control Valves (FCVs). A Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) meeting, followed by a Flight Readiness Review (FRR), will take place early in March to confirm the…