Tag: TSM
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STS-127: Ice in focus as RSS retracts – GUCP leak, launch scrubbed
The ascent threat of ice liberation, as observed on STS-126 and potentially STS-125, will be closely monitored during Endeavour’s launch – which has been delayed by a scrub – following an expansive overview by NASA’s Space Shuttle Systems Engineering and Integration Office (SE&I) to the Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs). STS-127 S0007 (Launch Countdown) Latest: UPDATE: SCRUB due to…
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STS-119 LIVE: Discovery launches – perfect count and ride to orbit
STS-119 has launched after an issue-free tanking and countdown, following engineering work to troubleshoot a LH2 (GH2) leak from the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate (GUCP) attached to the External Tank. Discovery launched at 19:43pm local time launch, with added focus on the T-0 umbilicals on the TSM (Tail Service Masts) – following an incident on STS-126.…