Tag: STS-135
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STS-135: Downmass requests build with ISS interest in returning a BGA motor
Although technically still a notional mission, should Atlantis provide the swansong to the Shuttle Program with STS-135, she’d be returning home full of downmass – ranging from a full Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), the failed Pump Module, a Pressurized Mating Adaptor (PMA-3) and also now potentially including the BRRM motor component of the 2A Beta…
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ASAP and Shuttle Program concerned over continuing STS-135 uncertainty
Members of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) have echoed Shuttle workforce concerns from Space Shuttle Program (SSP) manager John Shannon about prolonging the current uncertainty about the status of the proposed STS-135 mission. Lawmakers authorized NASA to fly Atlantis’ mission, though it continues to lack the appropriation of funding. STS-135: The ASAP met at…
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NASA faces tough decisions to plan STS-135 ahead of funding appropriation
Despite the President signing the Bill which calls for NASA to fly STS-135, Space Shuttle Program (SSP) manager John Shannon has spoken to his teams about the battle that remains, one which requires retaining the required capability – whilst still being in the right position fiscally – to push forward with the summer 2011 mission.…
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NASA managers carry out further STS-335 to STS-135 alignment evaluations
NASA managers are continuing to work the alignment process between the STS-335 LON (Launch On Need) rescue role of Atlantis – in support of STS-134 – and the yet-to-be-funded STS-135 mission. The process – which ranges from requirements on the International Space Station (ISS), to the External Tanks – allows for a smooth transition to…
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STS-134: Hardware and planning aligning for Endeavour’s final mission
Endeavour is deep into her processing flow for the STS-134 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), as engineers worked through a few hiccups with her AMS payload. Managers continue to work on the STS-134 mission baseline, which may include a fourth EVA. ET-122 is also now assigned to STS-134 in processing charts – pending…
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SSP remaining cautious over political decision on funding STS-135
A major milestone is upcoming for Atlantis’ final role with the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), with the crew selection of four – from a pool of 11 – astronauts, set to take place in less than two week’s time. However, SSP manager John Shannon outlined caution on STS-135 biggest milestone – becoming funded, as the…
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SSP remaining cautious over political decision on funding STS-135
A major milestone is upcoming for Atlantis’ final role with the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), with the crew selection of four – from a pool of 11 – astronauts, set to take place in less than two week’s time. However, SSP manager John Shannon outlined caution on STS-135 biggest milestone – becoming funded, as the…
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Managers delay STS-134 ET/SRB mate ahead of tank allocation options
With STS-135 heading into mission planning for a June 28, 2011 flight – pending the required funding being passed by lawmakers – managers have opted to delay the mating of STS-134’s External Tank (ET) and Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) to December, in order to allow a potential tank swap between ET-138 and ET-122. Meanwhile, a…
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NASA managers approve STS-135 mission planning for June 28, 2011 launch
Atlantis has gained one final mission, flying STS-135 to the International Space Station (ISS), with a launch date targeting June 28, 2011. Pending required funding allocation, Atlantis will carry a packed Multi-purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) and a Lightweight Multi-Purpose Carrier (LMC), on a 11+1+2 mission with a four person crew. STS-135: Atlantis has been –…
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Payload planning pre-empts an imminent NASA decision on STS-135
A decision to change Atlantis’ upcoming mission call sign from STS-335 to STS-135 – at least at the full planning level – is expected “shortly”, as Shuttle mission-related departments pre-empt the official go-ahead by building up their plans to finalize the payloads that would fly on the notional June, 2011 mission. STS-135 Planning Latest: Still…