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| 42.1 | Atlantis to undergo modifications at Palmdale | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Thu Jul 02 1992 13:57 | 51 |
| Mark Hess/Ed Campion
Headquarters, Washington, D.C. July 1, 1992
RELEASE: 92-101
The Space Shuttle Atlantis, OV-104, will be returned to
the Rockwell facility in Palmdale, Calif., following the STS-46
mission for modifications. While at Palmdale, Atlantis will
undergo its planned Orbiter Maintenance Down Period (OMDP),
a series of equipment upgrades and inspections performed on
every orbiter vehicle about every 3 years.
Discovery, OV-103, currently is undergoing its OMDP at
Kennedy Space Center in Florida (KSC). Atlantis also will be
modified with the same extended duration capability currently
being demonstrated on the STS-50/USML mission.
Shuttle Program Director Thomas Utsman said the
decision to perform the work at Palmdale will permit the work
force at Kennedy to focus on preparing Space Shuttles for flight.
"This means the KSC team can devote 100 percent of their
efforts to safely and efficiently carrying out the manifest," said
Utsman. "We estimate it will require about a year to modify
Atlantis, and we won't have to tie up an orbiter processing
facility for that time. This results in a lot of flexibility in terms of
processing the other orbiters.
"Performing the work at Palmdale also gives us the added
advantage of being able to maintain a skilled, highly effective
work force in California which is essential for us to carry out our
structural spares work," Utsman added.
The structural spares program is designed to provide
NASA with major hardware that would be needed in the event an
orbiter is damaged.
"By maintaining this manufacturing capability at Palmdale,
NASA also will be able to integrate a Russian automated
rendezvous and docking mechanism should ongoing negotiations
with the Russians prove fruitful," Utsman said.
"NASA has a team leaving for Russia next week to pursue
this capability, which would allow the Space Shuttle to dock
with the Russian Mir and which could be used on Space Station
Freedom," Utsman said.
The decision will not result in any jobs being lost at KSC,
according to Utsman.
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| 42.2 | KSC Status Report - 08/12/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Wed Aug 12 1992 17:23 | 12 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Removing the Tethered Satellite and EURECA payload hardware
beginning at 1300.
- Preparations to remove the chin panel for inspections.
- Post-flight inspections.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Removed the Imax camera.
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| 42.3 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 08/18/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Tue Aug 18 1992 16:20 | 15 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Removal of the brakes.
- Troubleshooting of the Ku-band antenna.
- Post-flight inspections of the main engines and hydraulic sys-
tem.
- Preparations to deservice the ammonia system.
- Preparations to remove the forward reaction control system.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removed the main landing gear tires.
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| 42.4 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 08/19/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Wed Aug 19 1992 18:40 | 17 |
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KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Sniff checks of the OMS oxidizer motor valves.
- Troubleshooting of the Ku-band antenna.
- Post-flight inspections of the main engines and hydraulic sys-
tem.
- Preparations to remove the forward reaction control system.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Deserviced lube oil from the auxiliary power units.
- Removed the galley.
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| 42.5 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 08/21/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Fri Aug 21 1992 14:42 | 17 |
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KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 1992 8 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Removing components in preparation for shipment to Palmdale.
- Preparations to offload the auxiliary power unit catch bottles
and to drain residuals from the orbiter.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Draining the auxiliary power unit catch bottles this weekend.
Both OPF bays 1 and 2 will be locked out this weekend for this
work.
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| 42.6 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 08/24/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Mon Aug 24 1992 17:04 | 10 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - MONDAY, AUG. 24, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Removing components in preparation for shipment to Palmdale.
- Removal of auxiliary power unit No. 2.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Drained the auxiliary power unit catch bottles.
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| 42.7 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 08/26/92, 08/27/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Mon Aug 31 1992 15:37 | 31 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Post-flight measurements of the 17-inch disconnect umbilicals.
- Deservicing of the auxiliary power unit water.
- Modifications to the communications system.
- Preparations to remove the robot arm.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removed the three auxiliary power units.
- Drying of the main engines.
KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations to remove the forward reaction control system and
the three main engines.
- Deservicing of the auxiliary power unit water.
- Modifications to the communications system.
- Preparations to remove the robot arm.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Post-flight measurements of the 17-inch disconnect umbilicals.
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| 42.8 | KSC Shuttle Status -08/31/92, 09/01/92, 09/02/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Wed Sep 02 1992 15:09 | 59 |
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KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1992 -- 12:30 P.M.
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MODIFICATIONS PERIOD -- ATLANTIS (OV 104) -- OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Moved to Hypergolic Maintenance Facility the Forward Reaction
Control System
* Main propulsion system leak checks
* Preparations for removing the Power Reactant and Storage
Distribution system tanks
WORK COMPLETED:
* Removed Forward Reaction Control System
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Remove the orbiter's three main engines
* Remove Power Reactant and Storage Distribution system tank
sets number 3 and 4
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 1992 -- 10:00 A.M.
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MODIFICATIONS PERIOD -- ATLANTIS (OV 104) -- OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Main propulsion system leak checks
* Preparations for removing the Power Reactant and Storage
Distribution system tank sets numbers 3 and 4
* Deservice payload bay active cooling system
* Removal of robot arm from payload bay
WORK COMPLETED:
* Moved to Hypergolic Maintenance Facility the Forward Reaction
Control System
WORK SCHEDULED:
* Remove the orbiter's three main engines (begin tonight)
* Remove Power Reactant and Storage Distribution system tanks
KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 1992 -- 10:00 A.M.
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MODIFICATIONS PERIOD -- ATLANTIS (OV 104) -- OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Main propulsion system leak checks
* Deservice payload bay active cooling system
* Remove Power Reactant and Storage Distribution system tanks
sets numbers 3 and 4
* Remove the orbiter's three main engines
WORK COMPLETED:
* Removal of robot arm from payload bay
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| 42.9 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 09/04/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Wed Sep 09 1992 11:04 | 15 |
| KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 1992 -- 10:00 A.M.
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MODIFICATIONS PERIOD -- ATLANTIS (OV 104) -- OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Deservice payload bay active cooling system
* Aft bay clean-ups
* Auxiliary Power Unit flush
WORK COMPLETED:
* Remove Power Reactant and Storage Distribution system tanks
sets numbers 3 and 4
* Removal of the orbiter's three main engines
* Removal of robot arm from payload bay
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| 42.10 | KSC Space Shuttle Status - 09/09/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Thu Sep 10 1992 13:00 | 15 |
| KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 1992 -- 10:00 A.M.
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MODIFICATIONS PERIOD -- ATLANTIS (OV 104) -- OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Deservice payload bay active cooling system
* Fuel cell inspections
* Auxiliary Power Unit flush
WORK COMPLETED:
* Remove Power Reactant and Storage Distribution system tanks
sets numbers 3 and 4
* Removal of the orbiter's three main engines
* Removal of robot arm from payload bay
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| 42.11 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 09/10/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Fri Sep 11 1992 12:42 | 15 |
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KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Transfer the power reactant storage and distribution system
tanks to the Logistics Facility for storage.
- Removal of auxiliary power unit lines.
- Preparations to deservice the freon cooling system.
- Removing TACAN antennas and the radar altimeter.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Flushed the auxiliary power units.
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| 42.12 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 09/24/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Fri Sep 25 1992 14:16 | 16 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations to remove the left orbital maneuvering system pod.
- Removing the star trackers.
- Deservicing of freon coolant loop No. 1.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removed the three fuel cells.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Remove the radiators this weekend.
- Ferry Atlantis to the Rockwell International facility in
Palmdale, Calif. on October 17 for extensive modifications.
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| 42.13 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 09/25/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Fri Sep 25 1992 14:17 | 19 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Disconnecting the radiators for inspections.
- Preparations to remove the right orbital maneuvering system
pod.
- Removing the auxiliary power unit controllers.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removed the left orbital maneuvering system pod and the star
trackers.
- Deservicing of freon coolant loop No. 1.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Remove the radiators this weekend.
- Ferry Atlantis to the Rockwell International facility in
Palmdale, Calif. on October 17 for extensive modifications.
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| 42.14 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 09/29/92, 09/30/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Wed Sep 30 1992 15:58 | 30 |
| KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 1992 -- 10:00 A.M.
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MODIFICATIONS PERIOD -- ATLANTIS (OV 104) -- OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
* Troubleshooting of KU band
WORK COMPLETED:
* Removal right hand OMS pod -- send to Hypergolic Maintenance
Facility today
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KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations to install the simulator OMS pods.
- Auxiliary power unit leak and functional tests.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Removed the right OMS pod.
- Offloaded the potable water.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Ferry Atlantis to the Rockwell International facility in
Palmdale, Calif. on October 17 for extensive modifications.
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| 42.15 | KSC Shuttle Status Report - 10/01/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Thu Oct 01 1992 18:58 | 15 |
| KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCT. 1, 1992 10 AM
MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2
WORK IN PROGRESS:
- Preparations to install the simulator OMS pods.
- Auxiliary power unit leak and functional tests.
- Preparations to install the left hand fixed radiators.
WORK COMPLETED:
- Installed the fuel cell simulators.
WORK SCHEDULED:
- Ferry Atlantis to the Rockwell International facility in
Palmdale, Calif. on October 17 for extensive modifications.
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| 42.16 | KSC Shuttle Status Weekly Summary - 10/09/92 | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Mon Oct 12 1992 11:27 | 32 |
| SPACE SHUTTLE WEEKLY STATUS SUMMARY
Friday, October 9, 1992
George Diller
Kennedy Space Center
Vehicle: Atlantis OV-104
Location: OPF Bay 2
Current activity: Preparations for ferry flight to Palmdale
IN WORK:
- Closeouts for ferry flight
- Auxilary power unit tank removal in preparation for ferry flight
- Install and configure ferry flight pods
OV-104 WORK COMPLETED:
- Orbiter powered down on Thursday
- Payload bay doors closed Thursday night
WORK SCHEDULED:
-Ferry flight tail cone installation on Tuesday
-Begin installation on orbiter transporter on Thursday
-Move to Mate/Demate Device and mate to 747 on Friday
-Depart for Palmdale at sunrise on Saturday
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| 42.17 | Atlantis to make Texas stops en route to California | PRAGMA::GRIFFIN | Dave Griffin | Mon Oct 19 1992 11:27 | 79 |
| James Hartsfield October 14, 1992
Johnson Space Center
George Diller
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Release No. 92-055
Weather permitting, the Space Shuttle Atlantis will make an
East Texas debut this weekend with a flyby of Tyler, a stop
at Longview, and an overnight stay at Houston's Ellington
Field as it makes a piggyback trip to Palmdale, Calif.
Atlantis will be carried atop the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier
Aircraft from Florida's Kennedy Space Center to Rockwell's
Palmdale, Calif., shuttle factory for a series of inspections
and upgrades all shuttles have gone through periodically. If
weather is acceptable, Atlantis will depart Kennedy at 8:30
a.m. EDT on Saturday, Oct. 17; fly by Tyler, above that
city's annual Rose Parade activities, about 10:30 a.m. CDT;
and land at the Gregg County Airport near Longview about 11
a.m. CDT. At Gregg County Airport, Atlantis will be received
with Space Day festivities that will include local bands and
dignitiaries.
Atlantis will depart Gregg County Airport at 2:30 p.m. CDT
and fly to Ellington Field, arriving about 3:30 p.m. CDT. At
Ellington, Atlantis will remain overnight and the public will
be allowed to view the shuttle and carrier aircraft parked in
front of NASA's Hangar 990 until 10 p.m. CDT. Atlantis is
scheduled to leave Ellington at about 8 a.m. CDT Sunday, Oct.
18, land at Biggs Army Air Field in El Paso for a brief
refueling stop about 9:30 a.m. MDT and arrive at Palmdale
about 1:10 p.m. PDT.
Atlantis will remain at Palmdale for about a year, with a
return to Florida planned in late September 1993. At
Palmdale, Atlantis will undergo a series of structural
inspections and modifications. Several items of updated and
new equipment will be installed that will make it equivalent
in capability to Endeavour, NASA's newest shuttle, and which
will enable the accomplishment of the first NASA mission to
dock with the Russian Space Agency's Mir Space Station.
The upgrades include a drag chute to aid in landings;
improvements to the auxiliary power units, generators that
are used to power the hydraulics onboard which in turn
operate the elevons, ailerons, rudder and brakes; the
addition of a fifth set of hydrogen and oxygen tanks that
will enable Atlantis to stay in space for longer periods by
allowing more storage of the substances used to generate
electricity on board; the addition of an updated galley, or
kitchen, which allows additional food storage space; the
addition of another tank of nitrogen aboard to allow a larger
supply of breathing air for the crew; a regenerative system
that will add more capability to filter carbon dioxide from
the cabin atmosphere; and a change in connections that will
allow Atlantis to fly with either the current model shuttle
toilet aboard or an improved toilet designed to allow a
larger capacity for storing waste. After the upgrades,
Atlantis will be able to remain in space for as long as 10
days.
After its return to Florida, Atlantis' next flight will be
Shuttle mission STS-63, tentatively set for a March 1994
launch. STS-63 will carry the Lidar in Space Technology
Experiment-1 (LITE-1), an instrument that would emit laser
energy into the upper atmosphere of Earth and measure various
aspects of the atmosphere, such as cloud top heights,
densities, aerosol amounts and temperatures. The astronaut
crew for STS-63 has not yet been assigned.
Later, Atlantis will be outfitted with the remaining
equipment, including a Russian-built docking mechanism,
needed to dock with the Russian Space Agency Space Station
Mir. Atlantis is scheduled to dock with Mir on a joint U.S.-
Russian flight planned in the spring of 1995.
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