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11.17.06
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-111706

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-116 - 20th International Space Station Flight (12A.1) - P5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: No earlier than Dec. 7, 2006

Launch Pad: 39B

Crew: Polansky, Oefelein, Curbeam, Higginbotham, Patrick, Fuglesang and Williams

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Following Space Shuttle Discovery's arrival at Launch Pad 39B on Nov. 9, technicians began final preparations for the STS-116 launch to the International Space Station set for no earlier than Dec. 7. At the pad, the payload was installed into the payload bay on Nov. 11, and the payload/orbiter interface test was completed this week. On Thursday, the remote manipulator system and orbiter boom sensor system were stowed and the payload bay doors were closed for flight late that night.

This week, the seven-member crew of STS-116 took part in the terminal countdown demonstration test activities at Kennedy Space Center. The astronauts arrived on Monday and returned to Johnson Space Center in Houston on Thursday afternoon. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the crew practiced driving in the M113 armored personnel carrier, and participated in fire suppression training and flight crew equipment fit checks. The crew also had the opportunity to go to the pad for the emergency egress and payload bay "walkdowns." On Thursday, the astronauts donned their launch and entry suits and entered the vehicle for a simulated countdown.

Today, technicians are beginning preparations for the prelaunch propellant servicing scheduled to begin this weekend. This process includes loading the fuel (monomethyl hydrazine) and oxidizer (nitrogen tetroxide) into the orbiter maneuvering system and the forward reaction control system. It also includes the loading of hydrazine in the auxiliary power units on the orbiter and the solid rocket boosters.

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11.22.06
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-112206

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-116 - 20th International Space Station Flight (12A.1) - P5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: No earlier than Dec. 7, 2006

Launch Pad: 39B

Crew: Polansky, Oefelein, Curbeam, Higginbotham, Patrick, Fuglesang and Williams

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

This week at Launch Pad 39B, technicians completed prelaunch propellant servicing in preparation for Space Shuttle Discovery's launch to the International Space Station, set for no earlier than Dec. 7. This servicing includes loading the fuel (monomethyl hydrazine) and oxidizer (nitrogen tetroxide) into the orbital maneuvering system and the forward reaction control system. It also includes loading hydrazine in the solid rocket boosters and the auxiliary power units on the orbiter.

Space shuttle main engine ball seal leak checks were completed today. Crew cabin and SPACEHAB leak checks are planned for Sunday.

On Nov. 28 and 29, NASA managers will hold the traditional Flight Readiness Review at Kennedy Space Center. The review is a two-day assessment of preparations for Discovery's mission and is designed to produce a number of key decisions about the assembly flight, including selection of an official launch date.

If the decision is made to proceed for the opening of the launch window, the seven-member crew will arrive for launch at the Shuttle Landing Facility the afternoon of Dec. 3.

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12.08.06
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-120806

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-116 - 20th International Space Station Flight (12A.1) - P5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Dec. 9, 2006, at 8:47 p.m.

Launch Pad: 39B

Crew: Polansky, Oefelein, Curbeam, Higginbotham, Patrick, Fuglesang and Williams

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

The Dec. 7 launch attempt of STS-116 was postponed due a low cloud ceiling over Kennedy Space Center. The next launch attempt is currently scheduled for no earlier than Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8:47 p.m.

At Launch Pad 39B, the rotating service structure has been moved to the mate position, and workers are preparing to top off the liquid hydrogen tank in the power reactant storage and distribution system, which provides fuel to the fuel cells that serve as the orbiterโ€™s power plant on orbit. Servicing of the system will take place this evening.

The orbiter's external fuel tank, which was drained of its liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen last night, will be re-filled on Saturday at approximately 11 a.m., once the go-ahead is provided by the Mission Management Team.

The current forecast for Saturday shows a 70 percent chance of weather prohibiting the launch. The primary concerns are crosswinds at the Shuttle Landing Facility, a low cloud ceiling and isolated showers. The temperature at launch time is forecast to be 63 degrees, with 90 percent relative humidity.

There are two solid rocket booster recovery ships that are deployed prior to each launch. The Freedom Star, which was positioned just off the coast of Cape Canaveral, is back in port and will depart Saturday at noon if the go-ahead is given for launch. The Liberty Star, which is positioned 140 miles northeast of Cape Canaveral, remains at sea awaiting the Saturday launch attempt.

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12.12.06
Jessica Rye

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STATUS REPORT: S-121206

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-116 - 20th International Space Station Flight (12A.1) - P5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: On Orbit

Landing Date: Dec. 21 at 3:36 p.m.

Crew: Polansky, Oefelein, Curbeam, Higginbotham, Patrick, Fuglesang and Williams

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

TThe Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew lifted off Saturday, Dec. 9, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 8:47 p.m. EST. Low clouds delayed Discovery's launch on Thursday night. After standing down on Friday, weather was much better for Saturday's launch.

Following the launch, technicians performed a walkdown of Launch Pad 39B to assess damage of the pad structures and mobile launcher platform, and to look for any foreign object debris from the shuttle. The walkdown revealed no significant damage or problems, and the pad was in excellent condition.

The two solid rocket booster recovery ships that are deployed prior to each launch returned today to Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Workers have begun offloading the boosters and disassembling them to begin the refurbishment process.

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01.05.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

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STATUS REPORT: S-010507

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: No earlier than March 16, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Technicians powered down orbiter Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 prior to the holidays. Over the holiday period, thermal protection system waterproofing was completed. Final system testing and processing continues in preparation for the vehicle's roll over to the Vehicle Assembly Building, scheduled for Feb. 7.

The external tank scheduled to fly with Atlantis, designated ET-124, arrived at Kennedy Space Center from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prior to the holidays. On Dec. 28, the barge brought the tank to the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 area, and the tank was offloaded into the Vehicle Assembly Building. The next day, the tank was lifted into the checkout cell for final processing prior to being mated to the solid rocket boosters in high bay 1, scheduled for Jan. 19.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: No earlier than June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in nearly five years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety modifications added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

The payload bay doors were closed for the holiday period and were reopened on Thursday. Technicians continue checkout and servicing of the water spray boiler system. Auxiliary power unit and main propulsion system leak and functional testing is complete. The Ku-band antenna was deployed Thursday. Preparations are under way for left-hand orbiter maneuvering system pod installation, scheduled for Tuesday.

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01.12.07
Jessica Rye

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STATUS REPORT: S-011207

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: No earlier than March 16, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Final vehicle closeouts are under way in preparation for technicians to move Atlantis to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Feb. 7. This week, the payload bay was cleaned and the doors were closed. The doors will be cycled one last time and the payload bay doors will be closed for flight next week.

The external tank scheduled to fly with Atlantis, designated ET-124, is in the checkout cell in the Vehicle Assembly Building for final processing prior to being mated to the solid rocket boosters in high bay 1. Space Shuttle Program managers will hold a review on Jan. 16 to determine the readiness to mate the tank with the boosters. Once the review is complete and the "go ahead" has been given, the tank will be attached on Jan. 19.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: No earlier than June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in just over four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians installed the left-hand orbiter maneuvering system pod on the vehicle and they are now performing interface verification. Main propulsion system leak, functional and electrical checkout was successfully completed. Water spray boiler checkout and servicing began Thursday and will continue today

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01.19.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

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STATUS REPORT: S-011907

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for March 16, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Final vehicle closeouts are under way in preparation for technicians to move Atlantis to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Feb. 7. This week, technicians worked to close out the forward reaction control system, the midbody and aft areas. The payload bay doors were cycled and closed for flight. The payload bay door strongbacks were removed Thursday. Final orbiter power down is scheduled for Jan. 25.

Today, the external tank scheduled to fly with Atlantis, designated ET-124, was moved from the checkout cell in the Vehicle Assembly Building to be mated to the solid rocket boosters in high bay 1. Space Shuttle Program managers held a review on Tuesday and gave the "go ahead" to mate the tank with the boosters.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in just over four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians completed main propulsion system leak, functional and electrical checkouts. Late Thursday, the first of three space shuttle main engines was installed. The other two engines are scheduled to be installed today.

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01.26.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-012607

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for March 15, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

On Wednesday, the Space Shuttle Program signed a change request moving the STS-117 targeted launch date to March 15, one day earlier than originally planned. Final vehicle closeouts are under way in preparation for technicians to move Atlantis to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Feb. 7.

Technicians completed the flight deck closeout and are working to finish closing out the forward area. The final vehicle power down and main landing gear functional test are scheduled for Jan. 29. Aft structural leak test preparations began today, and the test will begin early next week. On Jan. 31, technicians will perform the final weight and center-of-gravity measurements on the vehicle, and the orbiter transporter system will be brought into the bay on Feb. 1.

Last week, the external tank scheduled to fly with Atlantis, designated ET-124, was moved from the checkout cell in the Vehicle Assembly Building to be mated to the solid rocket boosters in high bay 1. Technicians are completing the final foam application and strut closeouts in preparation for attaching the orbiter on Feb. 7.

At Pad A, technicians performed a payload canister fit check. The canister will be used to transport the payload for the mission, the S3/S4 solar arrays, scheduled to go to the pad on Feb. 18.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in just over four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

Last week, technicians installed Endeavour's three space shuttle main engines. On Tuesday, the right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod was moved into the bay. Inspections then began in preparation for the pod to be installed on the vehicle, scheduled for early next week. Tile installations continue around the nose landing gear door to support the upcoming landing gear functional tes.

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02.02.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-020207

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for March 15, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

During the Space Shuttle Program's orbiter rollout milestone review today, managers determined that the vehicle was ready to rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building next week on Feb. 7. In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, final vehicle closeouts are under way and early this week Atlantis was powered down for rollover.

Final tire pressure checks for flight have been completed, and the landing-gear strut pressurization for flight is complete. The forward compartment is closed out, with the crew hatch closed for rollover. The left and right T-0 umbilical disconnects are complete. Aft structural leak tests were successfully completed, and later today, technicians will perform the final weight and center-of-gravity measurements on the vehicle. The orbiter transporter system will be brought into the bay this weekend.

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians are completing the final closeout operations on the external tank and solid rocket boosters in preparation for attaching the orbiter on Feb. 7.

At Pad A, the rotating service structure was successfully rotated from mate to park position, and pad system validations are under way.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in just over four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians installed the right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod, which provides thrust while the vehicle is on orbit. OMS pod verification tests are now under way. With both OMS pods on board, all of Endeavour's major flight components are now installed for flight. The forward reaction control system heater tests and vernier thruster inspections were completed this week, and the air data probe functional test is complete. The payload hardware components are being installed in the midbody, which will configure Endeavour to receive the S5 truss segment.

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02.09.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-020907

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for March 15, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

On Wednesday, Atlantis rolled from the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where it was lifted into high bay 1 and mated to the external fuel tank. Orbiter power application is scheduled for Sunday. Close-out operations continue on the fuel tank and solid rocket boosters, with thermal protection system foam trimming under way.

The STS-117 payload is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39A on Monday. The shuttle is set to roll out to the pad on Feb. 14.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians installed fuel cell No. 3 and completed fuel cell coolant loop servicing. The shoulder installation for the orbiter boom sensor system, which is a robotic arm extension, was installed and final fit checks are complete.

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02.23.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321-867-2468

STATUS REPORT: S-022307

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for March 15, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

The STS-117 crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center Wednesday to participate in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a launch dress rehearsal. The rehearsal includes emergency egress training at the launch pad and a practice run of the final launch countdown, during which the crew climbs aboard Atlantis and executes the checklist for the final hours of the simulated countdown.

Earlier in the week, the STS-117 payload was installed into Atlantis' cargo bay. In addition, technicians continued their preparations for the hypergolic propellant load, scheduled for next week. Shuttle interface testing and validation testing of launch pad systems are also under way.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians completed preparations for the mating of the aft orbital maneuvering system pod to the reaction control system. Final mate and interface verification is scheduled for the weekend. Work is also under way to prepare the orbiter for installation of the orbiter boom sensor system, which is a robotic arm extension. Final testing of the orbiter's fuel cells was completed this week.

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3. The right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod was removed this week. Technicians are busy working on Discovery's electrical system, preparing for the installation of the new station-to-shuttle power transfer system (SSPTS) modification. This system will allow the orbiter and International Space Station to share power, which will enable the orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time. Work is also under way to change out Discovery's cockpit windows, with the removal and replacement of window No. 8 completed this week.

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03.02.07
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Jessica Rye

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STATUS REPORT: S-030207

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for April 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Preparations are underway at Launch Pad 39A to roll back the STS-117 Shuttle stack to the Vehicle Assembly building. Roll back is currently targeted for Sunday morning. STS-117 is returning to the VAB so that engineers and technicians can thoroughly inspect the shuttle for hail damage that resulted from a violent storm on Monday evening.

Once inspections are complete, a decision will be made on the type of repair necessary and the time needed for that work.

On Thursday, workers at the pad offloaded the fuel and oxidizer from the orbiter maneuvering system tanks. The orbiterโ€™s payload bay doors are open, and work is underway to remove the payload from the cargo bay today. Demating of the shuttle from the pad systems will continue through Saturday, with rotation of the padsโ€™ rotating service structure scheduled for early Sunday morning.

Earlier in the week, the Space Shuttle Program managers met for a 2-day STS-117 Flight Readiness Review. During this meeting managers and engineers review risks associated with the mission and determine whether the shuttleโ€™s equipment, support systems and procedures are ready for flight. At the conclusion of the FRR, there was a unanimous decision to proceed with the STS-117 mission, pending resolution of the open work to make necessary repairs to the hail damage on the shuttle.

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Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-030207

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03.09.07
Jessica Rye

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

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STATUS REPORT: S-030907

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for April 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

On Sunday, Atlantis rolled from Launch Pad 39A to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where employees spent the week positioning platforms around the shuttle to allow for inspections and repairs to hail-damaged areas. Inspections of the external tank are expected to be completed next week. Some foam sanding has begun in the nose cone area of the tank.

Inspections are finished for the solid rocket boosters and nearly complete for the orbiter, with 20 of 28 hail-damaged areas, all on the left side of the vehicle, already repaired.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians successfully completed fuel cell No. 2 coolant loop reservicing. The payload premate testing is under way. Checkout and interface verification for the orbital maneuvering system and the forward reaction control system was completed. Hydraulic system/flight control system checkout has concluded. The thermal barriers of the nose landing gear door are being installed prior to the landing gear functional test..

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007

Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

Technicians are busy working on Discovery's electrical system, preparing for the installation of the new Station to Shuttle Power Transfer System modification. This system will allow the orbiter and International Space Station to share power, which will enable the orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time. Work is also under way to replace thermal tile around the main landing gear door and the external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as BRI tile. Water spray boiler No. 1 installation was completed, and main propulsion system flow liner inspections are under way.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-030907

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03.16.07
Bill Johnson

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STATUS REPORT: S-031607

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for April 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Space Shuttle Atlantis, now parked in high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, continues to undergo inspection for hail damage. Special scaffolding and access platforms have been erected to allow for the mapping and inspection of the external fuel tank, and repair methods and criteria are being developed.

Repairs to the orbiter's thermal protection system tiles are nearly complete, and technicians are preparing to conduct non-destructive evaluation of the vehicle's reinforced carbon-carbon panels on the left wing leading edge using thermography equipment.

Shuttle program managers plan to meet next week to assess the damage and repair status.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, technicians completed checkout of the trajectory control sensor system, and the payload pre-mate testing is nearly finished. Preparations are under way for the installation of the orbiter boom sensor system, which is a 50-foot extension for the shuttle's robotic arm. The waste contamination system checkout is complete. Testing of the aerosurface control system has also concluded. This involved moving flight control systems such as the elevons, body flap and rudder speed break using the hydraulic systems.

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007

Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

Work on the installation of the new Station to Shuttle Power Transfer System continues in the forward, mid-body and aft sections of the vehicle. This system will allow the orbiter and International Space Station to share power, which will enable the orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time.

Work is also under way to prepare for the installation of fuel cell No. 2. Technicians continue replacing thermal tile around the main landing gear door and the external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as BRI tile.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-031607

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03.23.07
Bill Johnson

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STATUS REPORT: S-032307

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for April 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, work is under way to repair hail damage to the STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124. Special scaffolding and access platforms have been erected to allow access to the tank and orbiter for inspections and repairs. Foam repairs on the liquid hydrogen tank, which is located on the bottom of the ET, are complete.

Repairs to the orbiter thermal protection system tiles are complete, and technicians completed non-destructive evaluations of the vehicle's reinforced carbon carbon panels on the left wing leading edge, using thermography equipment. No damage was detected.

Shuttle Program managers met on Wednesday to assess the damage and repair status, and decided to continue work on repairing ET-124. Managers will meet again in early April to decide whether to use ET-124 or substitute a new tank, ET-117, which is scheduled to arrive at KSC on April 10.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, the orbiter boom sensor system, which is a 50-foot extension for the shuttle's robotic arm, was delivered to OPF No. 2. It is scheduled for installation in two weeks. Payload bay configuration and closeout is under way, and the orbiter's potable water system has been successfully checked out. The orbiter docking system airflow verification testing is complete.

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007

Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

Work on the installation of the new station to shuttle power transfer system (SSPTS) continues in the forward, mid-body and aft section of the vehicle. This system will allow the orbiter and International Space Station to share power, which will enable the orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time.

Fuel cell No. 2 is being installed today, and technicians continue to replace thermal tile around the main landing gear door and the external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as BRI tile.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-032307

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03.30.07
Bill Johnson

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STATUS REPORT: S-033007

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for April 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, work is under way to assess and repair hail damage to the STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124. Special scaffolding and access platforms have been erected to allow access to the tank and orbiter for inspections and repairs. Foam repairs on the liquid hydrogen tank, which is located on the bottom of the external tank, are complete. The focus is currently on repairs to the liquid oxygen tank.

Shuttle program managers will meet on or about April 10 to decide whether to use ET-124 or substitute it with a new tank, ET-117, which is scheduled to arrive at KSC in early April.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, initial nose landing gear door closure was performed. Preparations are under way for the installation next week of the orbiter boom sensor system, which is a 50-foot extension for the shuttle's robotic arm. Technicians completed testing the audio/visual communications systems on the orbiter. The shuttle main engine "eyelids," which are thermal barriers that protect the aft compartment, were installed. Preparations are under way for the installation of the engine mounted heat shields.

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007

Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

The installation of the new station-to-shuttle power transfer system was completed this week. This system will allow the orbiter and International Space Station to share power, enabling the orbiter to remain docked for longer periods of time.

The orbiter power system validation was also finished this week. Technicians continue replacing thermal tile around the main landing gear door and the external tank doors with a stronger tile, known as BRI tile.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-033007

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04.06.07
Bill Johnson

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STATUS REPORT: S-040607

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for no earlier than May 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, work is under way to assess and repair hail damage to the STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124. Special scaffolding and access platforms have been erected to allow access inspections and repairs. Foam repairs on the liquid hydrogen tank, which is located on the bottom of the ET, are complete, and the focus is currently on repairs to the liquid oxygen tank.

Shuttle Program managers will meet on April 10 to decide whether to use ET-124 or substitute a new tank, ET-117, which arrived at KSC today.

Shuttle Program managers decided this week to inspect the main propulsion systems on Atlantis and Endeavour for contamination after a small amount of material was found during routine post-flight inspections in one engine that flew on the STS-116 mission of Discovery in December 2006 and one engine that flew on the STS-121 mission of Discovery in July 2006. The contaminant is a substance called RepliSet, which is a material used to make a mold of the flow liner surface. It is used to check for cracks and imperfections. The inspections can be accomplished within the timeframe of the hail damage recovery effort, with no impact to the launch schedule for STS-117.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour remains in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, and technicians continue preparing the vehicle for its first launch in more than four years. The vehicle has undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.

This week, the orbiter boom sensor system (OBSS) was installed in the vehicle. The OBSS is a 50-foot extension for the shuttle's robotic arm. Closeout of the payload bay compartments is under way. The wing leading edge instrumentation system flight batteries were installed, and the space-to-space orbiter radio system checks are complete and good. Preparations are under way for removal of Endeavour's three main engines for contaminant inspection.

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007

Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

The orbiter's thermal protection system waterproofing is 90 percent complete. Leak checks on fuel cells No. 1 and 3 are complete and good. Servicing of the water spray boiler system began this week, and fuel cell coolant servicing continues. Wire tray closeouts in the mid-body are ongoing, and cargo bay closeouts are under way.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-040607

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04.13.07
George Diller

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STATUS REPORT: S-041307

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians and engineers continue the repair work on the hail-damaged STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124, following a decision this week by Space Shuttle Program managers to target a launch date of June 8 using the repaired tank.

Preparations are under way for the removal of Atlantis' three main engines to inspect for flow liner contamination. This work can be accomplished within the time frame of the hail damage recovery effort, with no impact to the launch schedule for STS-117.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for August 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

All three orbiter main engines were removed from Endeavour this week to allow for flow liner contaminant inspections. The orbiter boom sensor system was removed for mechanical repairs on the boom pedestals. The boom is scheduled to be reinstalled next week. The forward external airlock hatch functional test was successfully completed, and closeout of the payload bay compartments is under way.

ET-117, the external fuel tank to be used for STS-118, arrived at KSC April 6 and will be moved next week to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where it will be placed in a checkout cell in high bay No. 2 for processing.

Mission: STS-122

Vehicle: Discovery

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Fall 2007

Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Walheim, Love, Melvin, Schlegel and Eyharts

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

Mechanical and electrical mates and leak checks of fuel cell No. 2 are done. Coolant servicing for fuel cell No. 2 is complete. Water spray boiler system servicing and checkout continues. Wire tray closeouts in the midbody are ongoing and cargo bay closeouts are under way.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-041307

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04.20.07
Bill Johnson

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STATUS REPORT: S-042007

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester and Olivas

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians and engineers continue repairing foam on the hail-damaged STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124. The poured foam repairs are nearly complete, and technicians are trimming and sanding repair sites. Spray foam repairs are scheduled to begin next week. Due to the amount of tank repair work remaining, the rollout of Atlantis to the launch pad is now scheduled for May 12. This six-day change should not affect the June 8 target launch date.

Preparations are complete for the removal of Atlantis' three main engines to inspect for flow liner contamination. Engine removal is scheduled to begin next week. This work can be accomplished within the time frame of the tank repair.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Two of the three orbiter main engines have been inspected and reinstalled. All three engines were removed last week to allow for flow liner contaminant inspections. No RepliSet contamination was found in any of the flow liners. The orbiter boom sensor system, which was removed for mechanical repairs on the boom pedestals, was reinstalled this week. The system and the shuttle arm will be deployed today, and technicians will begin installing the sensor packs in the boom. The nose landing gear wheel/tire assembly was installed this week, and the steering and brake tests are complete.

ET-117, the external fuel tank to be used for STS-118, is scheduled to be transported from the barge in the turn basin to the Vehicle Assembly Building on April 30. The tank will then be lifted into a checkout cell in high bay No. 2 West for processing.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Processing of Discovery, which returned from the STS-116 mission on Dec. 22, continues in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3.

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, water spray boiler system servicing and checkout continues. Wire tray closeouts in the midbody are ongoing and cargo bay closeouts are under way. The forward reaction control system will be delivered to the facility's bay No. 3 today and installed next week. Functional testing on all three fuel cells is complete. Inspections of the main propulsion system flow liners are finished.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-042007

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04.27.07
Bill Johnson

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STATUS REPORT: S-042707

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: Sturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester, Olivas and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians and engineers continue repairing foam on the hail-damaged STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124. Spray foam repairs are scheduled to begin Monday. Workers have begun disassembling the special scaffolding built for the foam repair work, to allow for the removal next week of Atlantis' three main engines to inspect for flow liner contamination.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio and Caldwell

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

All three main engines have been reinstalled after an inspection of the engine flow liners showed no contaminant. Engine leak checks are complete. Technicians are now in the process of completing the engine interface connections and installing the engine heat shields. Nose landing gear door rigging began this week, and preparations are under way for installation of the tunnel adapter, which is located in the midbody between the external airlock and a container used to transport experiments and cargo.

ET-117, the external fuel tank to be used for STS-118, is scheduled to be transported from the barge in the turn basin to the Vehicle Assembly Building on April 30. The next day, the tank will be lifted into a checkout cell in high bay No. 2 for processing.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, technicians have installed the orbiter's remote manipulator system, also known as the shuttle arm, or RMS. Checkout and servicing of water spray boiler No. 1 is complete. The forward reaction control system was installed this week.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-042707

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05.04.07
George Diller

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STATUS REPORT: S-050407

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: SSturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester, Olivas and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians and engineers continue repairing foam on the hail-damaged STS-117 external fuel tank, ET-124. Spray foam repairs began this week, and an area on the "ogive pencil point" (at the top of the tank) is scheduled to undergo a spray foam repair this weekend.

Atlantis' three main engines were removed this week for flow liner contamination inspections, which are now complete. A small piece of RepliSet found in the engine No. 2 flow liner has been removed. The silicon rubber RepliSet is used in making 3-D impressions that help to detect cracks in the main propulsion system fuel line flow liners. Engine No. 3 has been reinstalled, and engineers are reinstalling engines No. 1 and 2.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Drew

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Workers in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 are installing the orbiter engine heat shields and have completed the engine interface connections. Technicians are also working on modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This work involves rerouting new wires and installing new resisters. The crew hatch carrier panel fit check was successfully completed this week. Checkout of the orbiter's three inertial measurement units is complete. These units are part of the orbiter's navigation system. Nose landing gear door rigging continues, and orbiter aft closeout work began this week.

ET-117, the external fuel tank to be used for STS-118, was transported Monday from the barge in the turn basin to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The next day, the tank was lifted into a checkout cell in high bay No. 2 for processing.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, workers have completed verifying the forward reaction control system interface connections. New, stronger tile known as BRI tile is being installed around the main landing gear doors and the external tank doors. Checkout of the "station to shuttle power transfer system" is under way. Technicians are also working on modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. This work involves rerouting new wires and installing new resisters. APU lube oil servicing is complete, and functional testing of the atmospheric revitalization pressure control system, part of the orbiter's life support system, is in progress.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-050407

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05.11.07
George Diller

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STATUS REPORT: S-051107

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: SSturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester, Olivas and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, repairs to the foam on the hail-damaged external fuel tank ET-124 are nearly complete, and technicians and engineers are preparing Atlantis for its rollout to Launch Pad 39A, currently scheduled for May 16. Atlantis' three main engines, which were removed last week to allow for inspection of the flow liners, have all been reinstalled, and final checkout and testing are under way.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Drew

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Members of the STS-118 crew are in Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 2 today and will be there Saturday for the crew equipment interface test. The test provides an opportunity for the crew to review equipment in the crew cabin and cargo bay of the orbiter, and to review in-flight maintenance procedures.

Earlier in the week, technicians installed the tunnel adapter, which is located in the midbody between the external airlock and a container used to transport experiments and cargo. Completion of the installation signifies closeout of the orbiter's midbody. Technicians continued work this week on modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. Work also continues on closeout of the orbiter maneuvering system and the orbiter aft.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, workers continue modifications to the orbiter's engine cutoff sensor wiring. Functional testing of the atmospheric revitalization pressure control system, part of the orbiter's life support system, is under way. Workers are also preparing for servicing of the ammonia boiler, which is a heat exchanger that helps cool the hydraulic system.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-051107

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05.18.07
George Diller

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

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STATUS REPORT: S-051807

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: SSturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester, Olivas and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Space Shuttle Atlantis arrived back at Launch Pad 39A on Tuesday, following repairs to the foam on its hail-damaged external fuel tank. Mission STS-117 was originally targeted for launch in mid-March, before a severe thunderstorm in late February generated hail that pelted the tank, ET-124.

Pad operations are proceeding on schedule. Launch pad validation is complete, and the S3/S4 payload has been installed in Atlantis' payload bay. Preparations have begun for hypergolic propellant loading, which is scheduled for next week. The orbiter weather protection curtain walls have been extended, providing additional protection to the vehicle.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Drew

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Members of the STS-118 flight crew completed the crew equipment interface test last week, reviewing equipment in Endeavour's crew cabin and payload bay.

Leak checks have been completed between the crew module, airlock and tunnel adapter. The orbiter docking system centerline cameras, used during rendezvous and docking with the International Space Station, have been aligned. Technicians continue working to close out the orbiter aft, the midbody and the left and right wings. Hydraulic operations are under way for aerosurface and landing gear positioning.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Servicing of the ammonia boiler system, a heat exchanger that helps cool the hydraulic system, was completed early this week. The drag chute, which helps slow the orbiter after landing on the runway, was installed. Functional testing of the atmospheric revitalization pressure control system, part of the orbiter's life support system, continued this week. The orbiter docking system mechanism has been tested and will be stowed for flight. Modifications to Discovery's engine cutoff sensor wiring continue.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-051807

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05.25.07
George Diller

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STATUS REPORT: S-052507

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: Targeted for June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: SSturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester, Olivas and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

At Launch Pad 39A, operations are proceeding on schedule for a June 8 launch. This week, the hypergolic propellants were loaded into the orbiter and solid rocket boosters. Extra Vehicular Mobility Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (space suits) were installed in the orbiter airlock. Functional testing of the external fuel tank camera is complete, and the lens cover has been installed. Loading of the liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen storage tanks, which will provide fuel for the shuttle's external fuel tank, is complete.

A Flight Readiness Review, a two-day meeting to assess preparations for Atlantis' mission, will be held on May 30-31.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Drew

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Endeavour's payload bay closeouts are complete, and the payload bay doors were closed for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The strongbacks, which are used to support the doors, have been removed. Preparations are under way for the landing gear functional test, which is scheduled for next week. System checks are under way, with the Forward Reaction Control System thruster verification complete.

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, stacking of the solid rocket boosters for STS-118 has begun. The left aft and the right aft sections of the boosters were lifted into the bay Wednesday and Thursday. The left aft center segment will be lifted into the bay Friday night.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Inspections of Discovery's gap fillers, which are located between the thermal tiles, are complete. Testing of the Shuttle to Station Power Transfer System is under way. Power Reactant Storage and Distribution System testing is complete. Functional testing of the atmospheric revitalization pressure control system, part of the orbiter's life support system, continued this week. Modifications to Discovery's engine cutoff sensor wiring continue, as does the installation of BRI tile around the main landing gear doors and external tank doors.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-052507

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06.01.07
George Diller

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STATUS REPORT: S-060107

NASA's Space Shuttle Processing Status Report

Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing Status Reports periodically and is the source for information regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and payloads. This report does not necessarily reflect the chronological order of future space shuttle missions. If you are a member of the media and would like further information, visit:

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Mission: STS-117 - 21st International Space Station Flight (13A) - S3/S4 Truss Segment Solar Arrays

Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1

Launch Date: June 8, 2007

Launch Pad: 39A

Crew: SSturckow, Archambault, Reilly, Swanson, Forrester, Olivas and Anderson

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

At the Launch Readiness Review meeting this week, Space Shuttle Program managers officially set the STS-117 launch date for June 8. At Launch Pad 39A, operations are proceeding on schedule to meet that date. This week, the orbiter, ground and solid rocket booster pyro initiator circuit resistance tests were completed. The orbiter midbody umbilical unit mate operations were also performed. Aft closeout operations are under way, with completion scheduled for this weekend. Stowage of flight crew equipment is in progress, and ordnance installation is complete. This weekend, the orbiter's main engines, orbital maneuvering system and forward reaction control system will be pressurized for flight.

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) - S5 Truss Segment

Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2

Launch Date: Targeted for Aug. 9, 2007

Crew: Kelly, Hobaugh, Williams, Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Drew

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 2, Endeavour's aero surfaces, such as the elevons, body flaps and rudder speed brake, are configured for modal testing, which checks the structural integrity of the vehicle. Nose landing gear door rigging is nearing completion. Closeout of the orbiter's aft and forward sections is under way. Work is also nearing completion on structural leak checks of the orbital maneuvering system pods, forward compartment and forward reaction control system.

In high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, stacking of the solid rocket boosters continues for STS-118.

Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight (10A) - U.S. Node 2

Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)

Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3

Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 20, 2007

Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani

Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Testing of the "shuttle to station power transfer system" is complete. Functional testing of the atmospheric revitalization pressure control system, part of the orbiter's life support system, continued this week. Modifications to Discovery's engine cutoff sensor wiring continue, as does the installation of BRI tile around the main landing gear doors and external tank doors.

Source: NASA - Shuttle Status S-060107

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