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The 10-mile journey began at about 6:30 a.m. EDT and arrived at the complex around 6 p.m. To clear the way for Atlantis, 120 light poles, 23 traffic signals, 56 traffic signs and one high-voltage line were temporarily removed prior to start of Atlantis' daylong journey. Atlantis made a couple of stops along the way, one near the center's headquarters building for the signing ceremony where Atlantis' title was transferred to the visitor complex and the orbiter was officially retired. Atlantis made a second stop at Space Florida's Exploration Park for several hours to allow employees and guests to get an up-close view of Atlantis and to hear what NASA has in store for the future.

Atlantis, known to space employees as Orbiter Vehicle-104, arrived at Kennedy in April 1985. The spacecraft traveled 125,935,769 miles during 33 spaceflights, including 12 missions to the International Space Station. Its final flight, STS-135, closed out the Space Shuttle Program era with a landing on July 21, 2011. Since then, engineers have been preparing Atlantis for public display as part of NASA's transition and retirement processing of the space shuttle fleet.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new display at the visitor complex is planned for July 2013. The vehicle will be displayed as if in flight, tilted at an angle of 43.21 degrees, with its payload bay open and robotic arm extended.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:13:49 GMT
Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

The 10-mile journey across Kennedy Space Center began with a 6:30 a.m. EDT departure from the Vehicle Assembly Building. During a ceremony near the center's Headquarters building, the title for Atlantis was transferred and the orbiter was officially retired.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new display at the visitor complex is planned for July 2013. The vehicle will be displayed as if in flight, tilted at an angle of 43.21 degrees, with its payload bay open and robotic arm extended.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:10:19 GMT
Atlantis began the 10-mile journey from Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at about 6:30 a.m. During a ceremony near the center's Headquarters building, the title for Atlantis was transferred and the orbiter was officially retired.

Atlantis is scheduled to remain at Exploration Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT, then depart for its new home at the visitor complex, with arrival planned for about 6 p.m. Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is planned for July 2013.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:24:14 GMT
Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

Atlantis arrived at Kennedy in April 1985. The spacecraft traveled 125,935,769 miles during 33 spaceflights, including 12 missions to the International Space Station. Its final flight, STS-135, closed out the Space Shuttle Program era with a landing on July 21, 2011. Since then, engineers have been preparing Atlantis for public display as part of NASA's transition and retirement processing of the space shuttle fleet.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is planned for July 2013.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:51:30 GMT
Following the 20-minute ceremony, Atlantis will travel to Space Florida's Exploration Park for a viewing opportunity for visitor complex guests before departing for its new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

Atlantis arrived at Kennedy in April 1985. The spacecraft traveled 125,935,769 miles during 33 spaceflights, including 12 missions to the International Space Station. Its final flight, STS-135, closed out the Space Shuttle Program era with a landing on July 21, 2011. Since then, engineers have been preparing Atlantis for public display as part of NASA's transition and retirement processing of the space shuttle fleet.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is planned for July 2013.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:57:06 GMT
Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

To clear the way for Atlantis, 120 light poles, 23 traffic signals, 56 traffic signs and one high-voltage line were temporarily removed prior to start of today's journey.

Atlantis arrived at Kennedy in April 1985. The spacecraft traveled 125,935,769 miles during 33 spaceflights, including 12 missions to the International Space Station. Its final flight, STS-135, closed out the Space Shuttle Program era with a landing on July 21, 2011. Since then, engineers have been preparing Atlantis for public display as part of NASA's transition and retirement processing of the space shuttle fleet.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is planned for July 2013.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:08:25 GMT
The day-long move will bring Atlantis south across the space center, with a stop along the way for a NASA ceremony. The spacecraft then will travel to Space Florida's Exploration Park for a viewing opportunity for visitor complex guests before departing for its new home. Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

Atlantis arrived at Kennedy in April 1985. The spacecraft traveled 125,935,769 miles during 33 spaceflights, including 12 missions to the International Space Station. Its final flight, STS-135, closed out the Space Shuttle Program era with a landing on July 21, 2011. Since then, engineers have been preparing Atlantis for public display as part of NASA's transition and retirement processing of the space shuttle fleet.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is planned for July 2013.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:46:27 GMT
The day-long move will bring Atlantis south across the space center, with a stop along the way for a NASA ceremony. The spacecraft then will travel to Space Florida's Exploration Park for a viewing opportunity for visitor complex guests before departing for its new home. Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv.

Atlantis arrived at Kennedy in April 1985. The spacecraft traveled 125,935,769 miles during 33 spaceflights, including 12 missions to the International Space Station. Its final flight, STS-135, closed out the Space Shuttle Program era with a landing on July 21, 2011. Since then, engineers have been preparing Atlantis for public display as part of NASA's transition and retirement processing of the space shuttle fleet.

A grand opening of Atlantis' new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is planned for July 2013.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:33:23 GMT
Watch the move live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv starting at 6:30 a.m.

Atlantis' new permanent display at the visitor complex is scheduled to open in July 2013.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:46:36 GMT
Atlantis will be the star of a new permanent display scheduled to open at the complex in July 2013.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:17:23 GMT Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:33:03 GMT
Inside the VAB, Atlantis will await its upcoming move to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, planned for Nov. 2. A grand opening for Atlantis' permanent display at the visitor complex is targeted for July 2013.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:52:42 GMT
Inside the VAB, Atlantis will await its upcoming move to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, planned for Nov. 2. A grand opening for Atlantis' permanent display at the visitor complex is targeted for July 2013.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:57:45 GMT Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:50:49 GMT Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:59:01 GMT
Retired from spaceflight after its final mission in July 2011, Atlantis is being prepared for public display and is scheduled to roll to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Nov. 2.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:20:17 GMT
Endeavour was NASA’s fifth and final space shuttle to be built. Construction began on Sept. 28, 1987 and it rolled out of the assembly plant in Palmdale, Calif. in April 1991. It was named after a ship chartered to traverse the South Pacific in 1768 and captained by 18th century explorer James Cook. Endeavour flew 25 times, traveling more than 122,000 miles and accumulating 299 days in space. Like shuttles Discovery, Enterprise and Atlantis, Endeavour is embarking on its next mission – to inspire the next generation of explorers and engineers at the California Science Center.

Endeavour will be removed from the SCA using an elaborate set of cranes and wind restraints. It will be placed on a special transportation system and moved into a United Airlines hangar, where it will remain for several weeks while final preparations for its transport and display are completed.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:03:26 GMT
The SCA and Endeavour will salute NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center and the Edwards Air Force Base area after takeoff with a low flyby northbound to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Any time after 9:30 a.m. PDT, watch for Endeavour from viewing locations that include the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the California State Capitol, Exploratorium, Lawrence Hall of Science and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Next the aircraft will travel south, making a pass over NASA's Ames Research Center and Vandenberg Air Force Base before heading into the Los Angeles area. Any time after 11:30 a.m., watch for flyovers of Endeavour passing regional landmarks such as its future home at the California Science Center, Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey, Disneyland, The Getty Center, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles City Hall, the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Malibu Beach, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, the Queen Mary, Universal Studios and Venice Beach, among others.

Finally, the SCA and Endeavour will land about 12:45 p.m., at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an arrival ceremony before Endeavour is taken off the 747. The orbiter will be transported to the California Science Center next month.

The exact timing and path of the ferry flight will depend on weather conditions and operational constraints. Some planned flyovers or stopovers could be delayed or canceled.

Social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour's vehicle designation.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:41:30 GMT
Weather is forecast to be clear for the entire flight.

NASA Television will air live coverage of the departure at 8 a.m. PDT. Takeoff is planned for 8:15 a.m.

The SCA and Endeavour will salute NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center and the Edwards Air Force Base area after takeoff with a low flyby northbound to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Any time after 9:30 a.m. PDT, watch for Endeavour from viewing locations that include the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the California State Capitol, Exploratorium, Lawrence Hall of Science and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Next the aircraft will travel south, making a pass over NASA's Ames Research Center and Vandenberg Air Force Base before heading into the Los Angeles area. Any time after 11:30 a.m., watch for flyovers of Endeavour passing regional landmarks such as its future home at the California Science Center, Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey, Disneyland, The Getty Center, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles City Hall, the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Malibu Beach, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, the Queen Mary, Universal Studios and Venice Beach, among others.

Finally, the SCA and Endeavour will land about 12:45 p.m., at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an arrival ceremony before Endeavour is taken off the 747. The orbiter will be transported to the California Science Center next month.

The exact timing and path of the ferry flight will depend on weather conditions and operational constraints. Some planned flyovers or stopovers could be delayed or canceled.

Social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour's vehicle designation.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:54:26 GMT
The orbiter, atop its 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), is scheduled to fly over northern California and a large area of the Los Angeles basin beginning at about 8:15 a.m. PDT, one hour later than originally planned. NASA, the California Science Center, and the Federal Aviation Administration delayed the start of the flight to increase the probability that fog over the San Francisco area will dissipate before the flyover.

At 8 a.m. PDT, NASA Television will air the departure of Endeavour from Edwards Air Force Base as it begins its California flyover: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

The SCA and Endeavour will salute NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center and the Edwards Air Force Base area after takeoff with a low flyby northbound to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Any time after 9:30 a.m. PDT, watch for Endeavour from viewing locations that include the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the California State Capitol, Exploratorium, Lawrence Hall of Science and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Next the aircraft will travel south, making a pass over NASA's Ames Research Center and Vandenberg Air Force Base before heading into the Los Angeles area.

Any time after 11:30 a.m., watch for flyovers of Endeavour passing landmarks such as the California Science Center, Columbia Memorial Space Center, Disneyland, The Getty Center, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles City Hall, the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Malibu Beach, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Queen Mary, Universal Studios and Venice Beach. Endeavour will land about 12:45 p.m., at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

During the four-and-a-half hour flight, social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour's vehicle designation.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:04:20 GMT
Finally, the SCA and Endeavour will land about noon PDT at Los Angeles International Airport, for an arrival ceremony before Endeavour is taken off the 747 and transported to its permanent home at the California Science Center next month.]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:59:52 GMT �
These flyovers at 1,500 feet above locations along the flight path are made in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration. Arrival at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base is scheduled for approximately 12:35 p.m. PDT. The exact timing and path of the ferry flight will depend on weather conditions and operational constraints. NASA Television will air live coverage of today's landing at Edwards Air Force Base and tomorrow's sunrise departure. NASA TV is available on the Web at www.nasa.gov/ntv]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:51:44 GMT
Takeoff from Biggs is planned for about 11 a.m. MDT. The SCA and Endeavour will make low-level flybys of the White Sands Missile Range and NASA's White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, as well as Tucson, Arizona en route to California. The flyover of Tucson will take place approximately an hour and 15 minutes after departure from Biggs.

Arrival at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base is scheduled for approximately noon PDT. NASA Television will air live coverage of today's landing at Edwards Air Force Base and tomorrow's sunrise departure. NASA TV is available on the Web at www.nasa.gov.ntv]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:30:43 GMT
In cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, the SCA is scheduled to conduct low-level flyovers at about 1,500 feet above locations along the planned flight path, including the Clear Lake area, NASA's Johnson Space Center and Houston. After departing the Houston area, the flight plan includes a low pass over the downtown Austin area near the Texas State Capitol building between 7:30-8 a.m. A fueling stop is planned at about 8:30 a.m. MDT in El Paso at Biggs Army Air Field.

Takeoff from Biggs is planned for about 11 a.m. The SCA and Endeavour will make low-level flybys of the White Sands Missile Range and NASA's White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, as well as Tucson, Arizona en route to California. The flyover of Tucson will take place approximately an hour and 15 minutes after departure from Biggs. Arrival at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base is scheduled for approximately noon PDT.

The exact timing and path of the ferry flight will depend on weather conditions and operational constraints. Some planned flyovers or stopovers could be delayed or canceled.

NASA Television will air live coverage of today's landing at Edwards Air Force Base and tomorrow's departure. During the cross-country ferry flight, social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour's vehicle designation.]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:02:04 GMT
The SCA and Endeavour, making the final ferry flight of NASA's Space Shuttle Program, are scheduled to land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday, Sept. 21. In cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, the SCA is scheduled to conduct low-level flyovers at about 1,500 feet above locations along the planned flight path.

The aircraft will depart Houston at dawn on Thursday and make a fueling stop at Biggs Army Air Field in El Paso before proceeding to Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California. On Friday it will depart Dryden for a flyover of northern California and areas of the Los Angeles basin before landing at LAX between 11 a.m. and noon PDT. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center to begin a new mission inspiring future explorers.

During the cross-country ferry flight, social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour's vehicle designation.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:46:30 GMT
The flight path will take the aircraft to the northwest, across the Florida panhandle and toward Houston after low-level passes over NASA's Stennis Space Center in southwest Mississippi and Michoud Assembly Facility east of New Orleans.

Arriving in the Houston area at approximately 9 a.m. CDT, the SCA crew will initiate a 1,500 flyover of various areas of the city, including downtown, before heading to the Clear Lake area. The SCA and Endeavour are predicted to land at Ellington Field at about 10:45 a.m. CDT.

The SCA/Endeavour will depart at dawn on Thursday and make a fueling stop at Biggs Army Air Field in El Paso before proceeding to Dryden Flight Research Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California. On Friday it will depart Dryden for a flyover of northern California and areas of the Los Angeles basin before landing at LAX between 11 a.m. and noon PDT. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center to begin a new mission inspiring future explorers.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:42:57 GMT
Residents and visitors across Florida's Space Coast may catch one last glimpse of the piggybacked pair as the aircraft flies south, making a low pass over nearby beaches, Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and the runway at Kennedy before leaving the area.

The cross-country journey is expected to end with the ferry flight's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, Sept. 21.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:25:15 GMT
This last ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program will deliver Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport, with arrival planned for Friday, Sept. 21.

Media representatives, VIPs and invited employees and guests have gathered at the runway's midpoint to see Endeavour off and witness the start of the last ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program.

Watch live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:12:46 GMT
This last ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program will deliver Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport, with arrival planned for Friday, Sept. 21.

Media representatives, VIPs and invited employees and guests have gathered at the runway's midpoint to see Endeavour off and witness the start of the last ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program.

Watch live on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:01:22 GMT
Weather is "go" for this morning's departure.

Live coverage on NASA TV begins at 6:45 a.m. on http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv.

After takeoff, the pair will fly over various areas of the Space Coast, including Kennedy, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base. After one final pass over the runway, Endeavour and the SCA will leave the area. The cross-country journey is expected to end with the ferry flight's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, Sept. 21.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:40:55 GMT
In preparation for the flight, NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and space shuttle Endeavour were backed out of the Mate-Demate Device at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 4 a.m. EDT.

The SCA is scheduled to take off from Kennedy’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 at 7:15 a.m. The aircraft will head south along the coast and turn back north above the Indian River for one final low pass, 1,500 feet along Florida’s Space Coast. It will pass over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Kennedy, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and Patrick Air Force Base.

The flight path will take the aircraft to the northwest, across the Florida panhandle and toward Houston after low-level passes over Stennis in southwest Mississippi and Michoud east of New Orleans. Arriving in the Houston area at approximately 9 a.m. CDT, the SCA crew will initiate a 1,500 flyover of various areas of the city, including downtown, before heading to the Clear Lake area. The SCA and Endeavour are predicted to land at Ellington Field at about 10:45 a.m. CDT. Weather conditions along the route and in Houston are predicted to be favorable.

Social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour’s vehicle designation.

Live coverage on NASA TV begins at 6:45 a.m. on http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:14:41 GMT
A cold front that twice delayed the start of Endeavour's ferry flight to Los Angeles International Airport, or LAX, is predicted to move far enough away from the flight path to permit takeoff. The worst weather in the Kennedy area will be offshore to the east. Today, thunderstorms are expected over Kennedy, so the SCA/Endeavour has been moved inside the Shuttle Landing Facility's Mate-Demate Device for protection. The SCA will back out of the structure at 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Following takeoff, the SCA will head south along the coast and turn back north above the Indian River for one final low pass along Florida's Space Coast. It will pass over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Kennedy, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and Patrick Air Force Base. The cross-country journey is scheduled to end Friday, Sept. 21, with a landing at LAX.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:25:42 GMT
The SCA is scheduled to begin a cross-country ferry flight at sunrise on Wednesday, transporting Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, a day later than originally planned.

Managers will hold a weather briefing at 11 a.m. to assess the forecast for Wednesday's flight.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:09:55 GMT
Weather predictions are favorable Wednesday for the flight path between Kennedy and Houston. Managers will hold another weather briefing at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

For more information: http://bit.ly/ferryflight]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:08:51 GMT
Managers will hold another weather briefing at 11 a.m. Tuesday.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:40:45 GMT
Managers will continue to assess the forecast and will hold a meeting early Tuesday before giving a "go" or "no go" for the flight.

The departure will begin a multi-day journey scheduled to end with the pair's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center, where it will begin a new career inspiring future explorers.]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:49:33 GMT
Despite the one-day delayed departure from Kennedy, NASA still plans to transport Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) by Thursday, Sept. 20.

At sunrise on Sept. 18, the SCA and Endeavour will depart Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility and perform a flyover of various areas of the Space Coast, including Kennedy, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base.]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:17:26 GMT
NASA Managers will hold a Ferry Flight Readiness Review today at 1 p.m. to assess preparations for the planned Monday departure of the SCA and Endeavour on a multi-day flight to California. The aircraft is scheduled to leave Kennedy at about 7:15 a.m., targeting delivery of Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 20. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center to begin a new mission inspiring future explorers.]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:01:55 GMT
NASA Managers will hold a Ferry Flight Readiness Review at 1 p.m. Sunday to assess preparations for the planned Monday departure of the SCA and Endeavour on a multi-day flight to California. The aircraft is scheduled to leave Kennedy at about 7:15 a.m., targeting delivery of Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 20. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center to begin a new mission inspiring future explorers.]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:53:31 GMT Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:30:30 GMT
At about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, the SCA and Endeavour will back out of the Mate-Demate Device.

A multi-day ferry flight is scheduled to begin Monday at about 7:15 a.m., targeting delivery of Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, Sept. 20. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center to begin a new mission inspiring future explorers.]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:25:39 GMT
The pair is scheduled to take off at dawn on Monday, Sept. 17, beginning a multi-day journey scheduled to end Sept. 20 with arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center, where it will begin a new career inspiring future explorers.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:52:39 GMT
Early Friday, Endeavour will leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for the last time and move to the Shuttle Landing Facility mate/demate device, which will raise the spacecraft so technicians can attach it to the carrier aircraft. The duo will back out of the device Sunday morning.

The pair is scheduled to take off at dawn on Monday, Sept. 17, beginning a multi-day journey scheduled to end Sept. 20 with arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center, where it will begin a new career inspiring future explorers.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:06:24 GMT
NASA Television will provide live coverage of the SCA's arrival beginning at approximately 4:45 p.m. To watch, copy and paste the following into your browser: http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv

Early Friday, Endeavour will leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for the last time and move to the Shuttle Landing Facility mate/demate device, which will raise the spacecraft so technicians can attach it to the carrier aircraft. The duo will back out of the structure Sunday morning.

The pair will take off at dawn Monday, Sept. 17, beginning a multi-day journey scheduled to end Sept. 20 with arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. In October, Endeavour will move to the California Science Center, where it will begin a new career inspiring future explorers.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:32:13 GMT
Although the exact timing and path of the ferry flight will depend on weather conditions and operational constraints, the piggybacked duo are scheduled to conduct low-level flyovers of several locations along the planned flight path. These include the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base, in and around the Florida spaceport; NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and the agency's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans; Houston, Clear Lake and Galveston, near NASA's Johnson Space Center; White Sands Test Facility near Las Cruces, N.M.; NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, and various landmarks in multiple California cities.

After its arrival at LAX, Endeavour will be removed from the SCA and spend a few weeks at a United Airlines hangar undergoing preparations for transport and display. Endeavour then will travel through Inglewood and Los Angeles city streets on a 12-mile journey from the airport to the science center, arriving in the evening on Oct. 13. Beginning Oct. 30, the shuttle will be on display in the California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Display Pavilion, embarking on its new mission to commemorate past achievements in space and educate and inspire future generations of explorers.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:36:13 GMT Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:58:54 GMT
Endeavour was moved from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 to the Vehicle Assembly Building where it will be housed temporarily until its targeted departure from Kennedy atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in mid-September. After a stop at the Los Angeles International Airport, Endeavour will move in mid-October to the California Science Center for permanent public display.

Now in the processing facility after leaving the Vehicle Assembly Building, shuttle Atlantis will undergo preparations for its move to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in November, with a grand opening planned for July 2013.]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:21:55 GMT The crew-access hatch on space shuttle Endeavour was closed for the final time today at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Center Director Bob Cabana joined Kennedy employees in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 for the milestone. Today's hatch closure brings Endeavour one step closer to its upcoming move to the Vehicle Assembly Building, currently scheduled for Aug. 16. Endeavour, which completed 25 missions in its spaceflight career, is being readied for a mid-September ferry flight to California for display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.

Shuttle Atlantis:
Shuttle Atlantis is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building. Atlantis is scheduled to return to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in August to complete transition and retirement processing. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis' new home.]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:24:40 GMT
Inside Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-2, the tail cone has been installed around Endeavour's trio of replica shuttle main engines. The aerodynamic tail cone will protect the engines during the upcoming ferry flight to California Science Center in Los Angeles, where Endeavour will go on permanent public display. The flight is scheduled for mid-September.

Shuttle Atlantis:

Shuttle Atlantis is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis is scheduled to return to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in August to complete transition and retirement processing. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis' new home.]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:36:18 GMT
Shuttle Atlantis is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis is scheduled to return to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in August to complete transition and retirement processing. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

On July 11-13, technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2, installed Endeavour’s replica shuttle main engines. Endeavour is being prepared for permanent public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight to California is targeted for mid-September.]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:36:39 GMT
In June, space shuttle Atlantis was moved from its processing hangar to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for temporary storage. Atlantis is scheduled to return to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in August to completer transition and retirement processing. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, space shuttle Endeavour’s Replica Shuttle Main Engines are scheduled to be installed this week. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight to California is targeted for mid-September.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:00:36 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians completed the re-installation of shuttle Atlantis’ orbital maneuvering system, or OMS, pods this week. The OMS provided the shuttle with thrust for orbit insertion, rendezvous and deorbit. Atlantis’ Replica Shuttle Main Engines are scheduled to be installed next week. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, space shuttle Endeavour’s payload bay doors were closed for the final time on Tuesday, June 19. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight to California is targeted for mid-September.]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:28:16 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians continue with the removal and reinstallation of shuttle Atlantis’ windows. Technicians are also in the process of removing engine liquid hydrogen feedlines from the orbiter. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, Endeavour was powered down for the final time at 9:58 a.m. EDT today. Over the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight to California is targeted for mid-September.]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 17:21:54 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians are removing, inspecting and reinstalling shuttle Atlantis’ windows this week. Main propulsion system components located in the aft compartment of Atlantis are being removed for possible future use on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program. The SLS is a new heavy-lift launch vehicle that will expand human presence beyond low Earth orbit and enable new missions of exploration across the solar system. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, hypergolic fuel deactivation and safing of shuttle Endeavour is underway. Main propulsion system components located in the aft compartment are being removed for possible future use on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 20:32:08 GMT Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:40:00 GMT Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:00:54 GMT Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:47:51 GMT Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:26:10 GMT
The transport of Discovery from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy annex at Dulles International Airport will include fly-bys around the Kennedy Space Center vicinity on departure and the Washington D.C. area upon arrival.

Accompanying the Ferry Flight will be a NASA C-9 “Pathfinder” (DC-9) and T-38 training jets. The T-38s will be positioned for aerial photography in the local areas – one in the Kennedy vicinity and two in the DC area.

Discovery leaves the Kennedy Space Center after more than 28 years of service beginning with its arrival on the space coast Nov. 9, 1983 to begin processing for its first launch Aug. 30, 1984.

The flight duration to Washington is expected to take about 3 1/2 hours, which includes the local fly-bys on each end of the trip. Upon arrival at Dulles, Discovery will be removed from the SCA and replaced by Enterprise, which has been on display at the museum since 1985. Discovery will be on display in the museum later this week. Enterprise then is scheduled to be transported on Monday, April 23 to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport where it will be removed and be barged at a later date to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - its final home.]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:33:04 GMT
Discovery was lifted and placed atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) today in preparation for its departure to Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Va., on Tuesday, April 17. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, designated NASA 905, is set to back out of the Mate/Demate device at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility tomorrow morning around 7:30 a.m. Discovery is set to just after sunrise and arrive in the Dulles/Washington, D.C. area around 10 a.m. Discovery will be moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:27:55 GMT
Discovery rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the final time at 5 a.m. this morning. The orbiter arrived at Kennedy’s Shuttle Landing Facility Mate/Demate structure at 7:15 a.m. Discovery is set to be lifted and placed atop NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA-905) today in preparation for departure on Tuesday, April 17. Discovery is set to depart Kennedy just after sunrise and arrive in the Washington, D.C. area around 10 a.m. Discovery will be delivered to Dulles International Airport and then be moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:30:39 GMT


NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA-905) was moved to the Northwest area of the Shuttle Landing Facility’s runway apron to make room for Discovery’s arrival tomorrow. Discovery is scheduled to roll out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the final time in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 14. The orbiter will roll to the Shuttle Landing Facility and be placed atop the SCA in preparation for departure on Tuesday. Discovery is set to depart just after sunrise and arrive in the Washington, D.C. area around 10 a.m. Discovery will be delivered to Dulles International Airport and then moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:21:17 GMT


NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA-905) that will carry Discovery to its permanent home is fully fueled and ready to support Discovery’s ferry flight to the Washington, D.C. area on Tuesday, April 17. Installation of attach point pedestals on the aircraft was completed yesterday. Discovery is scheduled to roll out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the final time in the early morning hours on Saturday, April 14. The orbiter will roll to the Shuttle Landing Facility and be lifted and placed atop the SCA in preparation for departure on Tuesday. Discovery is set to depart just after sunrise and arrive in the Washington, D.C. area around 10 a.m. Discovery will be delivered to Dulles International Airport on April 17 and then moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:48:32 GMT


The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA-905) that will carry Discovery to its permanent home arrived yesterday at the Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility. This morning, members of the news media had the opportunity to tour the aircraft and interview some of the pilots and engineers that will deliver Discovery to Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, April 17. The orbiter is set to depart Kennedy just after sunrise and arrive in the Washington, D.C. area around 10 a.m. Discovery will be moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:28:44 GMT Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:12:28 GMT
The arrival will be carried live on NASA Television: www.nasa.gov/ntv]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:30:45 GMT
Shuttle Discovery is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida awaiting its ride aboard a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. NASA SCA-905 is set to arrive at Kennedy’s Shuttle Landing Facility around 5:30 p.m. EDT today. Discovery will roll out of the VAB on Saturday, April 14 and will be lifted and placed atop the SCA in preparation for transport to Dulles. Discovery is set to depart Kennedy just after sunrise on Tuesday, April 17 and arrive in the Washington D.C. area around 10 a.m.. Discovery will be moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:07:15 GMT
Shuttle Discovery is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery will remain the VAB’s high bay 4 until mid-April when the orbiter will be transported atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Discovery is set to arrive at Dulles on April 17, and then be moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.



Shuttle Atlantis:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-1, hypergolic fuel deactivation and safing of shuttle Atlantis is underway. Main propulsion system components located in the aft compartment of Atlantis are being removed this week for possible future use on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program. The SLS is a new heavy-lift launch vehicle that will expand human presence beyond low Earth orbit and enable new missions of exploration across the solar system. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, installation of Endeavour’s left-hand orbital maneuvering system pod is scheduled for this week. Removal of Endeavour’s auxiliary power unit #3 is scheduled to occur tomorrow. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:16:29 GMT
The shuttle Discovery was moved from Orbiter Processing Facility-1 to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida this morning. First motion occurred at 8:42 a.m. EST and the vehicle was secure in the VAB’s high bay 4 at 10:31 a.m. EST. The move marked the final time that Discovery was rolled out of an OPF at Kennedy. Discovery will remain in the VAB’s high bay 4 until mid-April when the orbiter will be transported atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Discovery is set to arrive at Dulles on April 17, and then be moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles for permanent public display on April 19.



Shuttle Atlantis:

The shuttle Atlantis was moved from the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4 to Orbiter Processing Facility-1. First motion occurred at 8:45 a.m. EST and the vehicle was secure in OPF-1 at 11:43 a.m. EST. While in the OPF, Atlantis will undergo transition and retirement processing. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to roll over to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

De-servicing of Endeavour’s water coolant loop #2 is complete. Preparations for Orbital Maneuvering System pod installations will begin next week.]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:18:15 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., weight and center of gravity checks on shuttle Discovery are being performed in preparation for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building tomorrow. First motion is targeted for 8:30 a.m. EST. Discovery will remain in the VAB’s high bay 4 until April when the orbiter will be transported atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Discovery is set to arrive at Dulles on April 17, and then moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center for permanent public display on April 19.



Shuttle Atlantis:

In the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4, shuttle Atlantis is undergoing preparations for its roll to the Orbiter Processing Facility-1 tomorrow. First motion is targeted for 8:30 a.m. EST. While in OPF-1, Atlantis will undergo transition and retirement processing. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to rollover to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, work to deservice Endeavour’s water coolant loop #2 continues. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:54:59 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., technicians are performing main and nose landing gear tire pressure checks in preparation for Discovery’s move to the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle currently targeted for Friday, March 9.

Discovery is set to be transported atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on April 17, and then moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center for permanent public display on April 19.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. Work is undergoing to remove components of Atlantis’ main propulsion system for potential use on future programs. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to rollover to the complex November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, work to deservice Endeavour’s water coolant loop #2 is in process. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:32:58 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., technicians are installing struts on the Replica Shuttle Main Engines’ thrust vector control actuators in preparation for Discovery’s ferry flight.

Discovery is set to be transported atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on April 17, and then moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center for permanent public display on April 19.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. While in the VAB, work is being performed in the aft compartment of the vehicle to remove components that could potentially be used for future programs. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to rollover to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, technicians are removing Endeavour’s orbiter docking system today. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:16:17 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., technicians are performing forward and mid-body compartment closeout activities on Discovery.

Discovery is set to be transported atop a NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) modified 747 jet to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on April 17, and then moved to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center for permanent public display on April 19.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis is temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. Atlantis is being prepared for public display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and is scheduled to rollover to the complex in November. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is targeting a July 2013 grand opening for Atlantis’ new home.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, Endeavour’s forward reaction control system was installed yesterday. The orbiter docking system is scheduled to be removed next week.

Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:17:40 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., technicians continue with non-hazardous processing activities on Discovery.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis was moved from the Vehicle Assembly Building’s transfer aisle to high bay 4 this afternoon. First motion of the move occurred at 12:37 p.m. and the orbiter was secure in the high bay at 1:16 p.m.



Shuttle Endeavour:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, Endeavour has been powered on and technicians are performing testing and checkout activities.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:51:02 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., technicians continue with non-hazardous processing activities on Discovery. Removal and reinstallation of Window #9 is complete.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis’ move from the Vehicle Assembly Building transfer aisle to the building’s high bay 4 has been postponed due to a minor issue with ground support equipment.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour was moved from the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4 to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 for transition and retirement processing activities this morning. First motion of the move occurred at 9:54 a.m. and the orbiter was secure in the facility at 10:24 a.m.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:11 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1, technicians are installing window #9 on Discovery this week.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis is being temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s transfer aisle. On Thursday, Feb. 2, Atlantis will replace Endeavour in the building’s high bay 4.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour is scheduled to move from the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4 to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 for transition and retirement processing on Wednesday, Feb. 1.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:26:50 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., technicians are performing final closeout work on Discovery’s tail cone in preparation for delivery to the Smithsonian for public display.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Atlantis was moved from Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to the Vehicle Assembly Building’s transfer aisle this morning. The move began at 8:27 a.m. and Atlantis was secure in the transfer aisle at 9:40 a.m.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:55:06 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Discovery’s tail cone has been installed in preparation for delivery to the Smithsonian for public display.



Shuttle Atlantis:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, technicians are performing tire pressure checks on Atlantis’ main landing and nose landing gear in preparation for its roll to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Friday.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4.]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:53:58 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are continuing installation of Discovery’s tail cone.



Shuttle Atlantis:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, Atlantis’ payload bay doors were closed yesterday in preparation for its move to the Vehicle Assembly Building on Jan. 20.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:55:43 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are beginning preparations to install Discovery’s tail cone. Installation is currently scheduled for Wednesday.



Shuttle Atlantis:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, deservicing of Atlantis’ freon coolant loop #2 is scheduled to begin tomorrow.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:15:08 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are installing Discovery’s Orbital Maneuvering System pod doors. Deservicing of water coolant loop #1 is also occurring this week.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are deservicing Atlantis’ water coolant loop #1. Removal of the space shuttle orbiter radio and various battery backup units are also in work.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:27:22 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are scheduled to power down Atlantis for the final time today. The shuttle's Ku-band antenna also will be stowed for the last time today.

Yesterday, techs removed Atlantis' airlock from the payload bay. The airlock is set to be transferred temporarily to Kennedy's Space Station Processing Facility today.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 have finished installing the right side dome main heat shield on shuttle Discovery's replica shuttle main engine #1.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4.]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:42:11 GMT
In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Discovery’s payload bay doors are being closed for the final time. Following door closure, the vehicle will be powered down for the last time as part of the Space Shuttle Program’s transition and retirement activities.

Discovery is being prepared for public display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., in 2012.



Shuttle Atlantis:

The Remote Manipulator System (robotic arm) that was removed from Atlantis has been transported to a laboratory in the Vehicle Assembly Building.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in January.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:46:52 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., continue installing heat shields on Discovery’s replica Shuttle Main Engines.

Discovery’s payload bay doors are scheduled to be closed for the final time tomorrow.

Following the door closure, the vehicle will be powered down for the last time as part of the Space Shuttle Program transition and retirement activities.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 removed Atlantis’ Remote Manipulator System (robotic arm) yesterday.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in January.]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:34:50 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., continue installing heat shields on Discovery’s replica Shuttle Main Engines.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are set to remove Atlantis’ Remote Manipulator System (robotic arm) today.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in January.]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:36:13 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are installing heat shields on Discovery’s replica Shuttle Main Engines.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are removing Atlantis’ three fuel cells today. Work to remove Atlantis’ Remote Manipulator System ( robotic arm) is scheduled to begin tomorrow.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in January.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:35:28 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are continuing work to install Discovery’s three fuel cells today. Heat shield installation on Discovery’s replica Shuttle Main Engines also begins today.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are performing electrical disconnections in preparation for Atlantis’ airlock removal. Removal of Atlantis’ three fuel cells is scheduled to begin tomorrow.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in January.]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:33:47 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are beginning work to install Discovery’s three fuel cells. Installation is scheduled to continue on Monday.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will begin preparations for removal of Atlantis’ airlock. The airlock is scheduled to be removed next week.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:24:49 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are working preparations for installation of Discovery’s three fuel cells. Installation is scheduled to begin tomorrow.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 completed fuel cell panel cryogenic deservicing work yesterday. Removal of Atlantis’ three fuel cells is scheduled to begin next week.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:24:52 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are installing the final replica Shuttle Main Engine on Discovery today.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 continue fuel cell panel cryogenic deservicing today.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:59:56 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will install the second of three replica Shuttle Main Engines on Discovery today. The final engine is scheduled to be installed tomorrow.



Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will begin fuel cell panel cryogenic deservicing today. Fuel cell removal originally scheduled for Wednesday will occur at a later date.



Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building’s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:36:19 GMT Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will begin installing the first of three replica Shuttle Main Engines on Discovery today.


Shuttle Atlantis:
Preparations for removal for Atlantis? fuel cells will begin tomorrow with removal scheduled for Wednesday.


Shuttle Endeavour:
Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building?s high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:48:06 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., completed reinstallation of Discovery's Waste Collection System (toilet) this week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, technicians completed removal of all three of Atlantis' auxiliary power units this week.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:19:36 GMT Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,
Fla., will complete reinstallation of Discovery's Waste Collection System
(toilet) today.


Shuttle Atlantis:
In Orbiter Processing Facility-2, technicians plan to remove Atlantis'
auxiliary power unit-1 (APU-1) today and expect to remove APU-2 on Friday
and APU-3 on Monday.


Shuttle Endeavour:
Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high
bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing
Facility-2 no earlier than January.]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:05:19 GMT Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:03:05 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., expect to reinstall Discovery's forward reaction control system (FRCS) today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will remove Atlantis' right-hand orbital maneuvering system, or OMS, pod today and tomorrow.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 this month.]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:04:45 GMT
Preparations are in work today in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., for technicians to reinstall Discovery's forward reaction control system (FRCS) tomorrow.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 plan to remove Atlantis' right-hand orbital maneuvering system, or OMS, pod this week.

Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 this month.]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:57:12 GMT
Preparations are in work today and tomorrow in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., for technicians to reinstall Discovery's right-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod this week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will transport Atlantis' left-hand OMS pod to Kennedy's Hypergolic Maintenance Facility today.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 next month.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:25:12 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 expect to install Atlantis' left-hand OMS pod into a cradle so it can be transported to Kennedy's Hypegolic Maintenance Facility early next week.


Shuttle Discovery:

Preparations are in work in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., for technicians to reinstall Discovery's right-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next week.

Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 next month.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:13:02 GMT
Preparations are in work in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., for technicians to reinstall Discovery's right-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 expect to connect the lifting structure, already in place above Atlantis, to the shuttle's left-hand OMS pod tomorrow. Once connected, the pod will be removed from the spacecraft and transported to Kennedy's Hypegolic Maintenance Facility.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 next month.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:29 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are preparing to reinstall Discovery's right-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are will begin removing Atlantis' left-hand OMS pod today.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 next month.]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:27:06 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are preparing to reinstall Discovery's right-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod. The pod will move from the Hypergolic Maintenance Facility to the OPF today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are preparing to remove Atlantis' left-hand OMS pod. Removal is planned for Wednesday.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 next month.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:22:20 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will complete reinstallion of Discovery's left-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod today. Installation began Wednesday. .


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are preparing to remove Atlantis' left-hand OMS pod next week.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 next month.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:59:46 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., plan to reinstall Discovery's left-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next Tuesday.

Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 have completed prep work on Atlantis in order to remove auxiliary power unit (APU) components.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 later this month.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:36:11 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will reinstall Discovery's left-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next week. The right-hand pod and forward reaction control system (FRCS) also are ready for reinstallation.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 continue to work on Atlantis' auxiliary power units (APUs). Teams completed removing the fuel isolation valves and the catch bottle drain systems.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. It is expected to switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 later this month.]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:10:20 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., have received Discovery's orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods and forward reaction control system (FRCS)from White Sands, N.M., where the three shuttle components were cleaned. The left-hand OMS pod will be reinstalled on the spacecraft next week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 continue to work on Atlantis' auxiliary power units (APUs). Teams plan to remove the fuel isolation valves and the catch bottle drain systems today.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:32:39 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will install the Discovery's left-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod this week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will work on Atlantis' auxiliary power units (APUs) today. Teams will remove an APU fuel tank today.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:37:17 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are continuing work to deservice Discovery's waste system. Teams will begin installing the shuttle's left-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will work on Atlantis' auxiliary power units (APUs) today. Teams expect to remove the APU fuel tank early next week.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:27:23 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will continue working on the Discovery's waste system. Teams expect to begin installing the shuttle's left-hand orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod next week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will work on Atlantis' auxiliary power units (APUs) today. Teams will resume draining the shuttle's water system next week.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:13:00 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., have removed all of Discovery's auxiliary power units and will spend today working on the shuttle's waste system.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will drain Atlantis' water system today.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:12:39 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will remove Discovery's final auxiliary power unit, APU-3, today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will continue preparations to remove Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:55:16 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will remove Discovery's auxiliary power unit-2 (APU) today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will continue preparations to remove Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:52:20 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are removing Discovery's auxiliary power units (APU).


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will continue preparations to remove Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:13:07 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are preparing to remove Discovery's auxiliary power units (APU). Teams can begin removing APU-1 once the spacecraft's hydraulic pumps have been removed. Pumps are expected to be removed today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are preparing to remove Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods. Teams will continue to flush, clean and dry shuttle's waste system through today.

Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2. Teams will continue to practice installing a replica orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod on the spacecraft.]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:05:43 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will continue removing components from the Discovery's auxiliary power unit (APU) systems. Teams expect to remove APU-1 on Thursday.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will begin preparations to remove Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods. Work to remove insulation from the spacecraft's auxiliary power unit system is expected to continue through today. Teams will continue to flush, clean and dry shuttle's waste system through Thursday.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2. Over the next two days, teams will practice installing a replica orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod on the spacecraft.]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:47:53 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are closing out part of Discovery's midbody. They also will continue removing components from the shuttle's auxiliary power unit (APU) systems.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will begin preparations to remove Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods. Work to remove insulation from the spacecraft's auxiliary power unit system is expected to continue through Wednesday. Teams will continue to flush, clean and dry shuttle's waste system through Thursday.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:28:04 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will continue work on Discovery's auxiliary power unit (APU) systems. Component removals are expected to be completed Wednesday. Teams will continue deservicing the shuttle's liquid cooling garment loop 2 through Tuesday.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will flush, clean and dry Atlantis' waste system. Work to remove insulation from the spacecraft's auxiliary power unit system is expected to continue through Wednesday.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:04:39 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will continue work on Discovery's auxiliary power unit (APU) systems. Teams are removing APU components and deservicing the shuttle's liquid cooling garment loop 2.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will flush, clean and dry Atlantis' waste system. Work to remove insulation from the spacecraft's auxiliary power unit system is expected to continue through early next week.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:10:57 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are working on Discovery's auxiliary power unit (APU) systems. Today, teams will remove APU components and will continue work on deservicing the shuttle's liquid cooling garment loop 2.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are installing tires on Atlantis' nose and main landing gears today. Teams also will remove insulation from the spacecraft's APU system.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:10:47 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., have removed all of Discovery's space shuttle main engine yaw and pitch actuators. Today, teams will begin removing the shuttle's fuel and drain line flexhoses. Teams will continue work on deservicing the shuttle's liquid cooling garment loop 2 through the end of the week.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will remove Atlantis' Orbital Docking System today.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:17:45 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will remove Discovery' space shuttle main engine #2 yaw and pitch actuators today. Teams will continue work on deservicing the shuttle's liquid cooling garment loop 2 through the end of the week..


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are preparing to remove Atlantis' Orbital Docking System. Removal is expected to begin Wednesday.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:39:42 GMT Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,
Fla., will begin the week by picking up work to remove Discovery' space
shuttle main engine #1 and #3 yaw actuators. Teams also will continue work
on deservicing the shuttle's liquid cooling garment loop 2.

Shuttle Atlantis:
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are expected to remove
Atlantis' Orbital Docking System Wednesday.

Shuttle Endeavour:
Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high
bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing
Facility-2.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:56:06 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will remove Discovery' space shuttle main engine #1 and #3 yaw actuators and will continue work on deservicing its liquid cooling garment loop 2 today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are preparing to remove Atlantis' Orbital Docking System (ODS). Teams expect to remove the ODS Monday..


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:22:17 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., will remove Discovery' space shuttle main engine #3 pitch actuator and will continue work on deservicing its liquid cooling garment loop 2 today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will remove pyrotechnics from Atlantis's Orbital Docking System (ODS) today. Teams expect to remove the ODS early next week.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:45:47 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are removing the pyrotechnics from Discovery' side door and will continue work on deservicing its liquid cooling garment loop 2 today.


Shuttle Atlantis:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will remove Atlantis's service and cooling umbilical, or SCU, today. Located in the crew module, SCU's are used to service the astronauts' Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU), their spacewalking suits. SCU's charge the batteries on the EMU’s as well as re-charge the suits with water and cooling.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:44:22 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., continue work on Atlantis' liquid cooling garment loop 2 deservicing today.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 have nearly completed deservicing Discovery's water loops 1 and 2.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:44:29 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., continue work on liquid cooling garment loop 2 deservicing and impact sensor battery removals from Atlantis' right wing today.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 install the drag chute door on Discovery today and do the preparation work for deservicing the shuttle's water loop 2.


Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour remains temporarily stored in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4. In October, it will switch places with Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:18:33 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are working liquid cooling garment loops 1 and 2 deservicing in Atlantis today. They'll also begin disconnecting the small pyrotechnic devices related to the orbiter boom sensor system.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 are using protective suits as they continue component removals from Discovery's auxiliary power units today.]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:29:07 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., are scheduled to remove wing leading edge (WLE) batteries, which were used to power impact sensors in Atlantis' wings, as well as work thermography (heat imaging) of the WLE.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 are scheduled today to begin several days of auxiliary power unit component removals from Discovery.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:21:43 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida resume venting work of Atlantis' aft section reaction control system (RCS) today. The RCS helped maneuver the shuttle when it was in orbit.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 continue work on auxiliary power unit tank removal procedures in Discovery today. They're also continuing post-operation work from last week's Freon Loop-1 deservicing.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:32:09 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2)at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida conduct "power up" testing on Atlantis today. They'll also deploy the Ku-band antenna and continue venting of the shuttle's orbital maneuvering system and reaction control system.


Shuttle Discovery:

Technicians in Kennedy's OPF-1 work on auxiliary power unit tank removal procedures today. They'll also work post-operations from last week's Freon Loop-1 deservicing.]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:39:27 GMT Technicians in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 will disconnect shuttle Discovery's auxiliary power unit fuel tank lines today. Teams plan to remove the tanks on Monday.


Shuttle Atlantis:

In OPF-2, techs continue preparations to vent space shuttle Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system.]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:22:48 GMT
Technicians in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-2 are working preparations to vent space shuttle Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system.

Shuttle Discovery:
In OPF-1, techs are preparing to remove shuttle Discovery's auxiliary power units and their fuel tanks.]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:56:24 GMT
Technicians in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will disconnect and remove space shuttle Atlantis' aft and drag chute pyrotechnics today, if weather permits..

Shuttle Discovery:
In OPF-1, techs are preparing to clean up shuttle Discovery's auxiliary power unit fuel system.

Teams will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the week.]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:40:06 GMT
Technicians in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-2 will disconnect and remove space shuttle Atlantis' aft and drag chute pyrotechnics today.

Shuttle Discovery:
In OPF-1, techs will begin preparations for upcoming work to clean up the auxiliary power unity fuel system. Teams also expect to begin deservicing Freon coolant loop-1 today.]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:20:42 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will remove space shuttle Atlantis' final main engine today. The engine will be transported to Kennedy's engine shop. Engines #2 and #3 were removed last week.

Shuttle Discovery

Teams in Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 will deservice one of shuttle Discovery's freon coolant loops today. They will continue clean up work on the spacecraft's auxiliary power unit fuel system this week.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:19:43 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will remove space shuttle Atlantis' main engine #3 today. Engine #2 was removed Thursday. Team expect to remove the shuttle final engine Monday.

Shuttle Discovery

Preparations are under way in Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 to clean up shuttle Discovery's auxiliary power unit fuel system.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:51:41 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will begin removing space shuttle Atlantis' main engines today.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:31:35 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will finish up preparations to remove space shuttle Atlantis' main engines today. Removal is expected to begin Thursday.


Shuttle Discovery

In Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 technicians are deservicing Discovery's auxiliary power units and freon coolant loop throughout this week.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:19:17 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are preparing to remove space shuttle Atlantis' space shuttle main engines later this week. The heat shields have been removed. The spacecraft's forward reaction control system will be transported to Kennedy's Hypergol Maintenance Facility today.


Shuttle Discovery

Today, teams in Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1, will open shuttle. Discovery's payload bay door and deploy its Ku band dish.]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:53:39 GMT
Technicians will remove the remaining space shuttle main engine heat shields today. They also are safing the spacecraft's waste water system.

Shuttle Discovery:

With Discovery now in Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1, teams are performing preparations today to power up the spacecraft next week. Discovery's payload bay door is planned to be opened and its Ku band dish deployed Monday.

Shuttle Endeavour:

Endeavour is being temporarily stored in Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building.]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:47:20 GMT
Teams are will begin moving Discovery and Endeavour between the Vehicle Assembly Building and Orbiter Processing Facility-1 this morning. First motion for both spacecraft is planned for 7:30 a.m. EDT. Weather looks favorable for the move.

Shuttle Atlantis:

Teams have removed Atlantis' forward reaction control system. Today, technicians will continue removing the space shuttle main engine heat shields. The engines are expected to be removed next week.]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:02:24 GMT
Technicians in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida are removing Atlantis' space shuttle main engine heat shields today.


Shuttles Endeavour & Discovery:

Because of approaching storms, Endeavour and Discovery's location swap was rescheduled this morning to Thursday starting at 7:30 a.m. EDT, weather permitting. Endeavour will be moved from Kennedy's Orbiter Processing
Facility-1 (OPF-1) to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Discovery will be moved from the VAB to OPF-1.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:44:44 GMT
Technicians are preparing to remove Atlantis' space shuttle main engine heat shields. Removal is planned for Wednesday.


Shuttles Endeavour & Discovery:

Endeavour and Discovery will switch locations Wednesday when they are moved between NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 and the Vehicle Assembly Building.]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:26:42 GMT
Technicians are preparing to remove the shuttle's forward reaction control system, or FRCS, on Thursday. The FRCS will be transported to White Sands Test Facility, NM for complete deservicing.



Shuttles Endeavour & Discovery:

Endeavour and Discovery will swap facilities as they are moved between NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-1 and the Vehicle Assembly Building on Wednesday. Discovery will be the first of the three shuttles to be put on public display.]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:30:02 GMT Technicians at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-2 in Florida stow Endeavour's Ku-band antenna and close the payload bay doors today in preparation for moving the shuttle to the Vehicle Assembly Building next week.

Also today, Endeavour's recently removed right orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod will be transported to Kennedy's Hypergol Maintenance Facility.

This weekend, technicians drain and purge the fuel tanks in Endeavour's auxiliary power units (APUs), which powered various shuttle hydraulic systems.]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:04:33 GMT Aerosurface repositioning was completed yesterday and the Raffaello module and cargo carrier now are in Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility.

Endeavour -
Technicians are finishing preparations today to send Endeavour's removed forward reaction control system (FRCS) to White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico for complete deservicing. The FRCS ships tomorrow.]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:19:46 GMT Technicians are set to reposition Atlantis' aerosurfaces and transfer the Raffaello module and cargo carrier to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility today.

Endeavour -
Today in Kennedy's Orbiter Processing Facility-1, technicians are scheduled to remove Endeavour's right orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:28:38 GMT Today, technicians remove the Raffaello module and cargo carrier from Atlantis' payload bay.

Endeavour -
Technicians are wrapping up preparations to remove Endeavour's right orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod tomorrow.]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:07:56 GMT Today at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians continue helium venting and deservicing and finish preparations to remove the payload from the shuttle's cargo bay Tuesday.

Endeavour -
Technicians today move the shuttle's left orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod to Kennedy's Hypergol Maintenance Facility and begin preps to move Endeavour to the Vehicle Assembly Building this month.]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:31:37 GMT Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are disconnecting the payload from Atlantis and working on deservicing the main engines and propulsion system today.

Yesterday, techs removed the main landing gear wheels and tires, as well as the waste collection system (toilet).

Endeavour -
Today, technicians are installing "roll-around tires" on Endeavour and continuing preparations to remove the right orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod. The left pod was removed yesterday.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:34:08 GMT At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians work on Atlantis' hydraulic system and data system retrieval today. They removed all the cameras from the payload bay yesterday. The electrical wires to the nose and main landing gear have been disconnected, and inspections of the shuttle's robotic arm and heat shield inspection boom are complete.

Endeavour -
Today, technicians continue working to remove Endeavour's left orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod while preparations begin for the removal of the right OMS pod.]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:17:15 GMT Today, technicians will remove the flight caps for the orbital maneuvering system (OMS) and reaction control system and perform post-flight safing of both systems.

Endeavour -
Technicians will spend today and tomorrow removing Endeavour's left OMS pod.]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:14:28 GMT Today, technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will open Atlantis' payload bay doors and deploy its Ku-band communications antenna.

Endeavour -
Technicians will begin removing Endeavour's left orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pod tomorrow.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:44:50 GMT Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center begin draining the propellants from Atlantis' orbital maneuvering system today. The draining of the reactants from the shuttle's three electricity-producing fuel cells is complete.

Endeavour -
Technicians are finishing up prep work to remove space shuttle Endeavour's orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods this week.

Discovery -
Space shuttle Discovery now is being stored in Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 where it will stay for about a month. After that, Discovery will switch places with shuttle Endeavour, which currently is in Orbiter Processing Facility-1.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:52:30 GMT