22/02/2010, 19:58
23/02/2010, 15:29
02/03/2010, 10:24
Crew Updated Arrival to Kennedy
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:31 -0600
Space shuttle Discovery's seven STS-131 astronauts will arrive at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in shifts this afternoon to avoid inclement weather.
Crew members are expected to arrive at the SLF between 3:40 and 5:40 p.m. EST.
Live coverage will begin on NASA TV at approximately 6 p.m. on http://www.nasa.gov/ntv .
09/03/2010, 23:29
STS-131 Oggi conferenza e briefing
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:01:56 PM GMT 0100
Oggi al Johnson Space Center della NASA a Houston, gli astronauti della STS-131 condurranno una"integrated ascent simulation " prima di partecipare alla conferenza stampa pre-volo, in onda sul canale NASA TV alle 2 pm EST. Il Briefing di pre-lancio inoltre andrà in onda per tutta la giornata sul canale NASA TV, disponibile all'indirizzo : http://www.nasa.gov/ntv .
La preparazione dello shuttle Discovery continua nel "Launch Pad 39A" al NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, dove i tecnici oggi si preparano alla revisione del sistema ipergolico(hypergolic system)dello shuttle.
I preparativi della missione sono in piena attività
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:00:59 PM GMT 0100
I preparativi per la missione STS-131, la prossima missione diretta verso la Stazione Spaziale Internazionale, continuano oggi al NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, i tecnici stanno lavorando sullo shuttle Discovery al "Launch Pad 39A" per calibrare l'(IMU) l'unità di misura inerziale e testare la fotocamera che si trova sul serbatoio esterno del carburante .
Alla NASA Johnson Space Center di Houston, gli specialisti della missione Rick Mastracchio e Clayton Anderson stanno provando le procedure per la loro prima passeggiata spaziale della missione ,nel Neutral Buoyancy Lab. Il laboratorio, che assomiglia ad una grande piscina, e che simula il più possibile sulla Terra le condizioni che vanno incontro agli astronauti quando lavorano in assenza di peso nello spazio.
11/03/2010, 21:07
Crew and Shuttle Preparations Continue
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:33:39 PM GMT+0100
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida today, technicians at Launch Pad 39A are loading space shuttle Discovery's solid rocket booster hydraulic power units with hydrazine in preparation for its targeted launch on April 5.
The STS-131 astronauts are reviewing docking and robotics systems manuals at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Commander Alan Poindexter and Pilot James P. Dutton Jr. will wrap up the day with a training run in the Shuttle Training Aircraft at the White Sands Space Harbor in Las Cruces, N.M.
Yesterday, Space Shuttle Program managers wrapped up their review of Discovery's readiness for flight. The meeting was a precursor to the agency's executive-level review on March 26, which will establish a firm launch date for this next mission to the International Space Station.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shutt ... ive_1.html
13/03/2010, 12:45
15/03/2010, 00:14
RSS rollback, payload to the pad delayed at least 24 hours
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:28:24 PM GMT+0100
Last night, while venting shuttle Discovery's aft fuel propellant tanks in preparation for fuel loading, the Right Reaction Control System (RRCS) fuel helium tank pressure unexpectedly decreased in unison with the RRCS fuel propellant tank.
Troubleshooting overnight revealed at least one helium isolation valve that is leaking or is remaining in the open position when it is expected to be closed.
Following a review meeting this morning, engineers have decided to complete Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) Reaction Control System fuel loading, Solid Rocket Booster Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) tilt system and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) hydrazine loads this weekend.
Engineers will meet again Monday morning to discuss options.
Currently, Rotating Service Structure (RSS) rotation will be delayed to no earlier than Tuesday, March 16; and payload delivery to the pad will be delayed to no earlier than Wednesday, March 17.
Launch still is targeted for April 5.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shutt ... ive_1.html
16/03/2010, 13:08
18/03/2010, 20:21
Launch Pad Prepares for Payload Arrival
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:24:41 PM GMT+0100
Today on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians will open the rotating service structure that surrounds space shuttle Discovery. The move is in preparation for the transfer of the canister containing the STS-131 payload, which is set to begin 12:01 a.m. EDT Friday. Once the canister reaches the pad, it will be hoisted into the payload changeout room. From there, the payload, which includes the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, will be installed into Discovery's payload bay on March 24.
CONTINUA: http://www.spaceweekly.com/?p=16690
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20/03/2010, 23:48
27/03/2010, 22:07
Discovery Fit to Fly on April 5
Posted by STS 131 Mission Updates in Shuttle Update
NASA managers gave space shuttle Discovery the "go" for an April 5 launch date for the STS-131 mission to the International Space Station. After an all-day Flight Readiness Review meeting, there were no unresolved issues that would prevent Discovery and crew from flying a safe and successful mission.
Read more : http://www.spaceweekly.com/?p=18590
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01/04/2010, 00:11
Discovery's Launch Moves Closer
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:51:09 PM GMT+0200
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is undergoing final preparation for liftoff Monday at 6:21 a.m. EDT. Technicians at Launch Pad 39A are pressurizing the shuttle's reaction control system and main propulsion system for flight.
As they wrap up their final day at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the STS-131 astronauts are preparing to arrive at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility tomorrow at about 7 a.m.
http://12nasa.blogspot.com/2010/03/disc ... loser.html
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shutt ... ive_1.html
02/04/2010, 10:07
Countdown For Shuttle Discovery's STS-131 Launch Officially Begins
Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:07:17 AM GMT+0200
The countdown for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 launch officially began at 3 a.m. EDT. A Countdown Status Briefing will be held on NASA TV at NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 10 a.m.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shutt ... ive_1.html
03/04/2010, 12:16
With Countdown Under Way, All is "Go"
http://www.spaceweekly.com/?p=19831
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shutt ... ive_1.html