STS-118 - Space Shuttle Endeavour

[STS-Chris]

Space Shuttle Endeavour will deliver the third starboard truss segment S5
and External Stowage Platform No. 3 to the International Space Station
(June 2007).



STS-118

STS-118 (englisch Space Transportation System)
ist eine Missionsbezeichnung für den US-amerikanischen Space Shuttle
Endeavour (OV-105) der NASA.

Der Start ist momentan für den 28. Juni 2007 von der Startrampe 39A
vorgesehen.


STS-118 Mission Patch

The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to
help complete the assembly of the International Space Station and
symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge through space exploration. The flight
will accomplish its ISS 13A.1 assembly tasks through a series of
spacewalks, robotic operations, logistics transfers and the exchange of
one of the three long-duration expedition crew members. On the patch,
the top of the gold astronaut symbol overlays the starboard S-5 truss
segment, highlighting its installation during the mission. The flame of
knowledge represents the importance of education, and honors teachers
and students everywhere. The seven white stars and the red maple leaf
signify the American and Canadian crew members flying aboard
Endeavour.





Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-102006

October 20, Friday

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: No earlier than June 11, 2007 (under review)
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Shuttle Flight: No. 119
Endeavour Flight: No. 20
Shuttle-ISS Flight: No. 22

Endeavour continues to undergo powered-up system testing in Orbiter
Processing Facility bay 2 and technicians are preparing the vehicle for its
first launch following an extensive modification period.

The vehicle was powered up Thursday to support auxiliary power unit leak
and functional tests. Preparations continue for crew module and external
airlock leak checks, currently set for Sunday.


Quelle: NASA.gov



Mission Objectives:

1. The third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5 Truss, and the
External Stowage Platform 3 (ESP3) will be attached to the station.

2. A SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module delivers supplies and
equipment to the station.

3. Arrival of Astronaut Clayton Anderson at the Space Station and
return of Astronaut Sunita Williams back to Earth.



STS-118 - First Educator in Space

No earlier than June 11, 2007, the STS-118 crew will launch into space to
continue the extraordinary task of assembling the International Space
Station. In addition to delivering the Starboard 5 Truss Segment and the
External Stowage Platform 3 to the ISS, it will be the first flight of an
Educator Astronaut, mission specialist Barbara Morgan.

An Educator Astronaut is a fully qualified astronaut who brings expertise in
K-12 education. With their education background, Educator Astronauts will
help lead NASA in the development of new ways to connect space
exploration with the classroom, and to inspire the next generation of
explorers, while ensuring a successful mission.



Die Crew


CDR Scott Kelly (2. Flug)
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-103 Discovery, Hubble (1999)


PLT Charles "Charlie" Hobaugh (2. Flug)
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-104 Atlantis, ISS (2001)


MS1 Tracy Caldwell (1. Flug)


MS2 Richard "Rick" Mastracchio (2. Flug)
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-106 Atlantis, ISS (2000)


MS3 Dafydd "Dave" Williams (2. Flug) CSA, Canada
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-90 Columbia (1998)


MS4 Barbara Morgan (1. Flug)
Erste Lehrerin im All - Sie soll auf dem Flug die Lektionen aus dem
Weltraum unterrichten, die eigentlich Christa McAuliffe vor fast
20 Jahren unterrichten sollte.


ISS Clayton Anderson (1. Flug) (Start)


ISS Sunita "Suni" Williams (Landung)


Quelle: NASA.gov



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Image Gallery 2002/03

Note: Orbiter Columbia was originally scheduled to fly mission STS-118.


March 13, 2002


KSC-02PD-0285 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
The super Guppy transport aircraft arrives at KSC with its cargo, the S5
truss segment for the International Space Station.



KSC-02PD-0286 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
The open nose of the Super Guppy transport aircraft reveals its cargo, the
S5 truss segment for the International Space Station, inside.



KSC-02PD-0287 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
The S5 truss segment for the International Space Station is offloaded
from the Super Guppy transport aircraft at the KSC Shuttle Landing
Facility.



KSC-02PD-0288 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the S5 truss segment for the International
Space Station is prepared for ground transport after being offloaded from
the Super Guppy transport aircraft on which it arrived. The S5 truss will
be taken to the Space Station Processing Facility where it will be fit
checked for a Photo-Voltaic Radiator Grapple Fixture. It will also undergo
a fit check to a truss simulator to ensure that it will fit properly with the S4
and S6 truss segments. S5 is scheduled for launch in October 2003 on
mission STS-118. It will be the tenth truss assembled in an 11-truss
structure.


January 9, 2003


KSC-03PD-0042 (01/09/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly
(left) and Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan (center) are briefed on
equipment during Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The mission to
the International Space Station will be delivering the third starboard truss
segment, the ITS S5, which will be attached to the station, and a
SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module with supplies and equipment. Launch
aboard Space Shuttle Columbia is scheduled for Nov. 13, 2003.


September 5, 2003


KSC-03PD-2587 (09/05/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare to remove one of two
Orbiter Maneuvering System (OMS) pods from Endeavour. The OMS pods
are attached to the upper aft fuselage left and right sides. Fabricated
primarily of graphite epoxy composite and aluminum, each pod is 21.8
feet long and 11.37 feet wide at its aft end and 8.41 feet wide at its
forward end, with a surface area of approximately 435 square feet. Each
pod houses the Reaction Control System propulsion components used for
inflight maneuvering and is attached to the aft fuselage with 11 bolts. OMS
pods are removed during Orbiter Major Modifications. Once removed, the
OMS pods undergo in-depth structural inspections, system checks and the
thrusters are changed out.


October 10, 2003


KSC-03PD-2790 (10/10/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Orbiter Processing Facility, David Sanborn and Rick Cady, with
United Space Alliance, check tiles on the underside of Endeavour. Tile
check is part of routine maintenance and return to flight activities on the
orbiter fleet.



KSC-03PD-2789 (10/10/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
Rick Cady, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from Endeavour.


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Wo wir gerade von der Endeavour sprechen: Ist die denn inzwischen mit ihrer Inspektion schon durch und wieder zusammengesetzt?

Irgendwie findet sich nicht mal auf der NASA-HP was aktuelles zu dem Thema

[STS-Chris]

In jedem Space Shuttle Processing Status Report findest
du aktuelle Infos zur Endeavour.
Und die findest du auch hier in den jeweiligen Threads.

[STS-Chris]

STS-118 Endeavour


Image Gallery 2004


January 9, 2004


KSC-04PD-0010 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour is ready to be rolled out of the Orbiter Processing Facility for
temporary transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building.



KSC-04PD-0012 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
The move allows work to be performed in the OPF that can only be
accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes
annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms
and jack stands.



KSC-04PD-0013 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
After Endeavour’s rollout from inside the Orbiter Processing Facility, the
transporter (foreground) prepares to tow it to the Vehicle Assembly
Building for temporary transfer. A protective cover surrounds the nose of
Endeavour.



KSC-04PD-0014 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour is towed toward the Vehicle Assembly Building for temporary
storage.



KSC-04PD-0016 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour is towed in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where
it is going for temporary storage.



KSC-04PD-0019 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour settles into place inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
where it has been moved for temporary storage. It left the Orbiter
Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed in the OPF that
can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the
OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting
mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for
approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.


March 17, 2004


KSC-04PD-0551 (03/17/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center
Director Jim Kennedy (right) takes a turn on a screw on Endeavour.
Kennedy is taking an opportunity to learn first-hand what workers are
doing to enable Return to Flight. Endeavour is in an Orbiter Major
Modification period.



KSC-04PD-0555 (03/17/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Under workers’ watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center
Director Jim Kennedy (center) takes a turn on a screw on Endeavour.


April 7, 2004


KSC-04PD-0805 (04/07/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
On a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (back to
camera in white shirt) learns about work being done on the orbiter
Endeavour (background). Accompanying him is U.S. Mint Director
Henrietta Holsman Fore (at right of Bush). The tour followed the launching
ceremony at the KSC Visitor Complex for the new Florida quarter issued
by the U.S. Mint. The ceremony was emceed by Center Director Jim
Kennedy and included remarks by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe,
Bush, Fore and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Samuel W. Bodman.


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Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-110206

November 2, Thursday

During a scheduled Space Shuttle Program meeting today, managers
ratified the target launch dates for the first three missions in 2007.
New dates are as follows:

* STS-117 aboard Atlantis March 16
* STS-118 aboard Endeavour June 28
* STS-120 aboard Atlantis Sept. 7


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery 2005


February 22, 2005


KSC-05PD-0301 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
The orbiter Endeavour rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility. It is
being moved to Florida Space Authority’s Reusable Launch Vehicle hangar
for temporary storage. It left the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow
work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the
bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes modifications to the bay
and platform validation in the bay. Endeavour will remain in the hangar
for approximately 30 days, then return to the OPF. Endeavour was pulled
out of service in December 2003 for Orbiter Major Modification (OMM).
OMMs are scheduled at regular intervals to enhance safety and
performance, infuse new technology, and, in this case, perform RTF
modifications.



KSC-05PD-0303 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers accompany the orbiter Endeavour as it rolls past the Vehicle
Assembly Building on its way to Florida Space Authority's Reusable
Launch Vehicle hangar for temporary storage. Endeavour is being moved
from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed
in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty.



KSC-05PD-0305 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
Work scheduled in the OPF includes modifications to the bay and platform
validation in the bay.



KSC-05PD-0306 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour will remain in the hangar for approximately 30 days, then
return to the OPF. Endeavour was pulled out of service in December 2003
for Orbiter Major Modification (OMM). OMMs are scheduled at regular
intervals to enhance safety and performance, infuse new technology, and,
in this case, perform RTF modifications.


March 17, 2005


KSC-05PD-0440 (03/17/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
The starboard side of orbiter Endeavour is shown as it sits inside the
Florida Space Authority's Reusable Launch Vehicle hangar at NASA's
Kennedy Space Center. While in the hangar, Endeavour has undergone
testing to see how orbiters respond to a new radar system that will be
used during launch to detect debris. Endeavour is returning to the Orbiter
Processing Facility today to continue Orbiter Major Modifications (OMM).


October 6, 2005


KSC-05PD-2299 (10/06/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, United Space Alliance employees
Charles Bell, Terri Halverstadt, Loralee Woodbury, and Rob Lewis monitor
a display in Space Shuttle Endeavour's cockpit the first time the orbiter is
powered up after nearly two years. Endeavour has been in its Orbiter
Major Modification (OMM) period since December 2003. Engineers and
technicians spent 900,000 hours performing 124 modifications to the
vehicle. These included all recommended return to flight safety
modifications, bonding more than 1,000 thermal protection system tiles
and inspecting more than 150 miles of wiring throughout Endeavour.
Eighty five of the modifications are completed, with work on the additional
39 modifications continuing throughout the next few months. Shuttle
major modification periods are scheduled at regular intervals to enhance
safety and performance, infuse new technology and allow for thorough
inspections of the airframe and wiring of the vehicles. This was the second
of these modification periods performed entirely at Kennedy Space
Center. Endeavour's previous modification was completed in March 1997.



KSC-05PD-2301 (10/06/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, United Space Alliance technician
Loralee Woodbury monitors the lighted display in Space Shuttle
Endeavour's cockpit after full powerup, the first time the orbiter has been
powered up after nearly two years.


November 30, 2005


KSC-05PD-2533 (11/30/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2, United Space Alliance technician
Michael Vanwart installs thermal protection system blankets in the nose
cap of space shuttle Endeavour. Endeavour recently came out of a nearly
two-year Orbiter Major Modification period which began in December
2003.


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Image Gallery 2006


April 5, 2006


KSC-06PD-0573 (04/05/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,
Endeavour waits for installation of its reinforced carbon-carbon nose cap.
The nose cap is insulated with thermal protection system blankets made
of a woven ceramic fabric. The special blankets help insulate the vehicle's
nose cap and protect it from the extreme temperatures it will face during
a mission. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann


April 6, 2006


KSC-06PD-0579 (04/06/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
A worker checks the reinforced carbon-carbon nose cap after installation
on Endeavour. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann



KSC-06PD-0583 (04/06/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
The airlock is lowered by an overhead crane into Endeavour's payload
bay for installation. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann



KSC-06PD-0587 (04/06/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers release the lines holding the airlock to the overhead crane. The
airlock is being installed in Endeavour's payload bay. The airlock is
located in the middeck. The airlock and airlock hatches permit flight crew
members to transfer from the middeck crew compartment into the
payload bay for extravehicular activities in their space suits without
depressurizing the orbiter crew cabin. The airlock is sized to
accommodate two fully suited flight crew members simultaneously.
Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann


October 4, 2006


JSC2006-E-43670 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio (left), STS-118 mission
specialist; and Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station
science officer and flight engineer, discuss training activities during an
emergency egress training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at
the Johnson Space Center. Mastracchio and Anderson are wearing training
versions of their shuttle launch and entry suit.



JSC2006-E-43673 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits,
astronauts Tracy E. Caldwell (left), STS-118 mission specialist; Clayton C.
Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science officer and flight
engineer; Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, representing the Canadian Space
Agency, and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, both STS-118 mission
specialists, enjoy a light moment as they await an emergency egress
training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space
Center.



JSC2006-E-43721 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio (right), STS-118 mission
specialist, dons a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit prior
to the start of a mission training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup
Facility at Johnson Space Center. Suit technician Joe Alvarado assisted
Mastracchio.



JSC2006-E-43734 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Crew trainer Bob Behrendsen (standing, right background) briefs
astronauts Scott J. Kelly (seated left), STS-118 commander; Charles O.
Hobaugh, pilot; Tracy E. Caldwell and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio,
mission specialists; Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, mission specialist
representing the Canadian Space Agency; Barbara R. Morgan, mission
specialist; and Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station
science officer and flight engineer; during a training session in the Space
Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center. The crewmembers
are attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits.



JSC2006-E-45159 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, STS-118 mission specialist
representing the Canadian Space Agency, dons a training version of his
shuttle launch and entry suit, prior to the start of a mission training
session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center.
United Space Alliance (USA) suit technician Carlos E. Ramos assisted
Williams.


October 12, 2006


JSC2006-E-43502 (October 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station
after flight STS-118/13A.1. Third starboard truss segment (S5) is
delivered and installed. External Stowage Platform 3 (ESP3) is installed on
top of the P3 truss segment. Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3) moves
to Unity node nadir port.


October 18, 2006


JSC2006-E-45151 (18 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, dons a training version of his shuttle launch
and entry suit, prior to the start of a mission training session in the Space
Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center. United Space Alliance
(USA) suit technician Joe Alvarado assisted Anderson.



JSC2006-E-45176 (18 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Charles O. Hobaugh (background), STS-118 pilot, and Clayton
C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science officer and flight
engineer, use the virtual reality lab at Johnson Space Center to train for
their duties aboard the space shuttle and space station. This type of
computer interface, paired with virtual reality training hardware and
software, helps to prepare the entire team for dealing with space station
elements.



JSC2006-E-45208 (18 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams (left) representing the Canadian
Space Agency, Barbara R. Morgan and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, all
STS-118 mission specialists, get help with the donning of training versions
of their shuttle launch and entry suits prior to the start of a mission
training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space
Center. United Space Alliance suit technician Drew Billingsley (foreground)
assisted the crewmembers.


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Tuesday, November 28


JSC2006-E-50924 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-118 pilot, participates in a training
session at a console in the simulation control area in the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) at the Sonny Carter Training Facility (SCTF) near
Johnson Space Center.



JSC2006-E-50931 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, gets help with the donning of a training version
of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit prior to being
submerged in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near
Johnson Space Center.



JSC2006-E-50932 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialists,
dons a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit
prior to being submerged in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center. Astronaut Tracy E.
Caldwell, mission specialist, assisted Mastracchio.



JSC2006-E-50933 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, dons a training version of his Extravehicular
Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit prior to being submerged in the waters of
the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center.
Astronauts Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams (left), mission specialist
representing the Canadian Space Agency, and Scott J. Kelly, commander,
assisted Anderson.



JSC2006-E-50935 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist,
attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
spacesuit, awaits a training session in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center.


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Tuesday, November 28


JSC2006-E-50942 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station
science officer and flight engineer, and Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams,
STS-118 mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency,
shake hands prior to Anderson being submerged in the waters of the
Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center. Anderson
is attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
spacesuit.



JSC2006-E-50943 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, puts the final touches on the suit-up process
with a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit,
prior to being submerged in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center.



JSC2006-E-50944 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station
science officer and flight engineer, and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio
(partially obscured), STS-118 mission specialist, are about to be
submerged in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near
Johnson Space Center. Anderson and Mastracchio are attired in training
versions of their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit.
SCUBA-equipped divers are in the water to assist the crewmembers in
their rehearsal, intended to help prepare them for work on the exterior of
the International Space Station.



JSC2006-E-50946 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Scott J. Kelly, STS-118 commander, participates in a training
session at a console in the simulation control area in the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) at the Sonny Carter Training Facility (SCTF) near
Johnson Space Center.



JSC2006-E-50948 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Tracy E. Caldwell, STS-118 mission specialist, participates in a
training session at a console in the simulation control area in the Neutral
Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the Sonny Carter Training Facility (SCTF)
near Johnson Space Center.


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Next Events

Tuesday, January 9
Left-hand orbiter maneuvering
system pod installation

Wednesday, January 31
Right-hand orbiter maneuvering
system pod installation

Tuesday, March 13
Stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs)

Monday, May 28
Orbiter Endeavour's rollover to the
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Thursday, June 28
Launch


All times could change at short notice.
Changes are indicated in red.



Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-010507

Friday, January 5

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: No earlier than June 28, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

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

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


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery

Thursday, January 4


KSC-07PD-0008 (01/04/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour's payload bay is open for payload configuration work in Orbiter
Processing Facility bay 2. The orbiter is the vehicle designated for mission
STS-118, scheduled to launch in late June. The mission will continue space
station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as
well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises six
astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission
Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard
Mastracchio and Tracy Caldwell. Williams represents the Canadian Space
Agency. Photo credit: NASA/George Shiflett


KSC-07PD-0009 (01/04/2007) [Low Res | High Res]


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Next Events

Wednesday, January 31
Right-hand orbiter maneuvering
system pod installation

Tuesday, March 13
Stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs)

Monday, May 28
Orbiter Endeavour's rollover to the
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Thursday, June 28
Launch


All times could change at short notice.
Changes are indicated in red.



Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-012607

Friday, January 26

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

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

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


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery

Friday, January 5


KSC-07PD-0018 (01/05/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Inside Endeavour's opened payload bay, workers at each end install a
wiring modification called the "Station to Shuttle Power Transfer System,"
or SSPTS. The SSPTS allows the space shuttle to stay docked at the
International Space Station longer by providing its power and preserving
its consumables. Endeavour is scheduled for mission STS-118 in June. It
will be the orbiter's first shuttle flight in nearly five years. The vehicle has
undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of
the return-to-flight safety modifications added to both Discovery and
Atlantis. The June mission will deliver another starboard solar array, S5, to
the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett


Friday, January 19


KSC-07PD-0133 (01/19/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift install
space shuttle main engine no. 3 into Endeavour. Each space shuttle main
engine is 14 feet long, weighs about 6,700 pounds, and is 7.5 feet in
diameter at the end of the nozzle. The orbiter is scheduled for mission
STS-118, targeted for launch on June 28. The mission will be the 22nd
flight to the International Space Station, carrying another starboard array,
S5, for installation. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton



KSC-07PD-0135 (01/19/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3
into place on Endeavour. Each space shuttle main engine is 14 feet long,
weighs about 6,700 pounds, and is 7.5 feet in diameter at the end of the
nozzle.



JSC2007-E-03676 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Educator astronaut Barbara Morgan (left) and Canadian Space Agency
astronaut Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams speak to an audience of students and
media during a demonstration at Space Center Houston. Morgan has been
named as a crew member for the STS-118 mission, scheduled to launch in
the summer of 2007.



JSC2007-E-03686 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]



JSC2007-E-03699 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]



JSC2007-E-03715 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Barbara Morgan, educator astronaut, is pictured with a number of students
during a demonstration at Space Center Houston. Morgan has been named
as a crew member for the STS-118 mission, scheduled to launch in the
summer of 2007.



JSC2007-E-03736 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Educator astronaut Barbara Morgan speaks to the media during a
demonstration at Space Center Houston. Morgan has been named as a
crew member for the STS-118 mission, scheduled to launch in the summer
of 2007.



JSC2007-E-03771 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]



JSC2007-E-03779 (19 Jan. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]


Tuesday, January 23


KSC-07PD-0159 (01/23/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
The right-hand orbital maneuvering system pod is driven past the Vehicle
Assembly Building on its way to Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 for
installation on the orbiter Endeavour. The orbital maneuvering
system/reaction control system left- and right-hand pods are attached to
the upper aft fuselage left and right sides. Each pod is fabricated primarily
of graphite epoxy composite and aluminum. Each pod is 21.8 feet long and
11.37 feet wide at its aft end and 8.41 feet wide at its forward end, with a
surface area of approximately 435 square feet. The orbiter is being
prepared for its first launch in just over four years. The vehicle has
undergone an extensive modification period, including the addition of all of
the return-to-flight safety upgrades added to both Discovery and Atlantis.
Endeavour is targeted for launch of mission STS-118 on June 28.
Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett


Quelle: NASA/KSC



NASA TV
STS-118
STS-118 Education Resources
Integrated Truss Structure S5

[STS-Chris]

STS-118 Endeavour


Next Events

Wednesday, March 14
Stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs)

Monday, April 30
External Tank (ET-117) mating to the Solid Rocket
Boosters (SRBs) in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Friday, May 18
Orbiter Endeavour's rollover to the
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Friday, May 25
Orbiter Endeavour's rollout to Launch Pad 39A

Thursday, June 28
Launch


All times could change at short notice.
Changes are indicated in red.





Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-020207

Friday, February 2

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

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

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


Quelle: NASA.gov



NASA TV
STS-118
STS-118 Education Resources
Integrated Truss Structure S5

[STS-Chris]

STS-118 Endeavour


Next Events

Wednesday, March 14
Stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs)

Monday, April 30
External Tank (ET-117) mating to the Solid Rocket
Boosters (SRBs) in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Friday, May 18
Orbiter Endeavour's rollover to the
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Friday, May 25
Orbiter Endeavour's rollout to Launch Pad 39A

Thursday, June 28
Launch


All times could change at short notice.
Changes are indicated in red.



Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-022307

Friday, February 23

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

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

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


Mission: STS-122
Vehicle: Discovery

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


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery

Thursday, February 1


JSC2007-E-06391 (1 Feb. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Tracy E. Caldwell (left) and Canadian Space Agency astronaut
Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, both STS-118 mission specialists, exchange
thoughts in the check-out facility at Ellington Field near Johnson Space
Center prior to a flight in NASA T-38 trainer jets to the Kennedy Space
Center, Florida.



JSC2007-E-06393 (1 Feb. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, STS-118
mission specialist, prepares for a flight in a NASA T-38 trainer jet from
Ellington Field near Johnson Space Center to Kennedy Space Center,
Florida.



JSC2007-E-06400 (1 Feb. 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Tracy E. Caldwell, STS-118 mission specialist, prepares for a
flight in a NASA T-38 trainer jet from Ellington Field near Johnson Space
Center to Kennedy Space Center, Florida.


Friday, February 2


KSC-07PD-0229 (02/02/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-118 crew
learn important information from technicians about the control moment
gyro (CMG) in front of them that is part of the payload on their mission.
Second from left is Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell; at center, behind the
CMG, is Mission Specialist Richard Mastracchio; second from right is
Mission Specialist Clayton Anderson, who will be flying on STS-118 to join
the Expedition 15 crew as flight engineer on the International Space
Station. The CMG will replace a faulty one on the International Space
Station. The payload also includes the SPACEHAB single cargo module, the
third starboard truss segment (ITS S5) and the external stowage platform 3
(ESP3). STS-118 is targeted to launch June 28 from Launch Pad 39A.
Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett



KSC-07PD-0232 (02/02/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Members of the STS-118 crew take part in a hardware review of the
SPACEHAB module, part of the payload on their mission. Seen here is
Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan, facing forward at the entrance of the
module. The mission payload also includes the third starboard truss
segment (ITS S5), a control moment gyro and the external stowage
platform 3 (ESP3). STS-118 is targeted to launch June 28 from Launch Pad
39A. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett



KSC-07PD-0234 (02/02/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Members of the STS-118 crew take part in a hardware review of the
SPACEHAB module, part of the payload on their mission. Seen here inside
the module are Mission Specialists Dafydd Williams (center) and Barbara
Morgan. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. The mission
payload also includes the third starboard truss segment (ITS S5), a control
moment gyro and the external stowage platform 3 (ESP3). STS-118 is
targeted to launch June 28 from Launch Pad 39A.
Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett



KSC-07PD-0237 (02/02/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Members of the STS-118 crew take part in a hardware review of the
SPACEHAB module, part of the payload on their mission. Seen here (in
uniforms) from left are Mission Specialists Dafydd Williams and Barbara
Morgan and Pilot Charles Hobaugh. Williams represents the Canadian
Space Agency. The mission payload also includes the third starboard truss
segment (ITS S5), a control moment gyro and the external stowage
platform 3 (ESP3). STS-118 is targeted to launch June 28 from Launch Pad
39A. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett


Quelle: NASA



NASA TV
STS-118
STS-118 Education Resources
Integrated Truss Structure S5

[STS-Chris]

STS-118 Endeavour




Next Events

End of March
External Tank (ET-117) leaving New Orleans with
Pegasus Barge to Cape Canaveral. Duration: 5 - 7 days

Wednesday, April 4
Arrival of External Tank (ET-117) at Cape Canaveral

Soon after Rollout of Atlantis from High Bay 1
Stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs)

Monday, April 30
External Tank (ET-117) mating to the Solid Rocket
Boosters (SRBs) in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Friday, May 18
Orbiter Endeavour's rollover from OPF-2 to the
Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

Friday, May 25
Orbiter Endeavour's rollout to Launch Pad 39A

Thursday, June 28
Launch


All times could change at short notice.
Changes are indicated in red.



Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-031607

Friday, March 16

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

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

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


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery

STS-118 Crew Portrait


STS118-S-002 (9 Nov. 2006, published on 8 March 2007) [Low Res | High Res]
These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the
STS-118 crew portrait. Pictured from the left are astronauts Richard A.
(Rick) Mastracchio, mission specialist; Barbara R. Morgan, a mission
specialist and NASA's first educator astronaut; Charles O. Hobaugh, pilot;
Scott J. Kelly, commander; Tracy E. Caldwell, Canadian Space Agency's
Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, both mission specialists; and Clayton C.
Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer. The crewmembers are attired in
training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits. Anderson will join
Expedition 15 as flight engineer after launching to the International Space
Station aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-118.


Wednesday, March 7


KSC-07PD-0581 (03/07/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians work around the
attach point for the external tank near Endeavour's landing gear. The
orbiter is scheduled to fly on mission STS-118 to the International Space
Station in the summer of 2007. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller



KSC-07PD-0582 (03/07/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians work around the
attach point for the external tank near Endeavour's landing gear. The
orbiter is scheduled to fly on mission STS-118 to the International Space
Station in the summer of 2007. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller


Quelle: NASA



NASA TV
STS-118
STS-118 Education Resources
Integrated Truss Structure S5

[STS-Chris]

STS-118 Endeavour




Next Event

Wednesday, May 2 - after Rollout of Atlantis from High Bay 1
Stacking in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) High Bay 1
of the twin Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs)


All times could change at short notice.
Changes are indicated in red.



Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-040607

Friday, April 6

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: Targeted for June 28, 2007
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

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

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


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery

Thursday, April 5


KSC-07PD-0795 (04/05/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers secure the overhead lifting
device that will lift the orbiter boom sensor system for installation in
Endeavour. Endeavour is scheduled to fly on mission STS-118 to the
International Space Station in the summer of 2007. It will deliver the third
starboard truss segment, S5. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder


KSC-07PD-0798 (04/05/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, the orbiter boom sensor system (in
the background) is moved toward the open payload bay of Endeavour.
The boom will be installed in the payload bay for launch.
Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder


KSC-07PD-0800 (04/05/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers monitor the placement of the orbiter boom sensor system in
Endeavour's payload bay. The orbiter is scheduled to fly on mission
STS-118 to the International Space Station in the summer of 2007. It will
deliver the third starboard truss segment, S5.
Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder


Friday, April 6


KSC-07PD-0841 (04/06/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
The Pegasus barge is towed on the barge channel leading to the Launch
Complex 39 Area. The barge's cargo is the external tank prepared for
mission STS-118 by the Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans. The
destination of the barge is the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly
Building where the tank will be offloaded and moved to the VAB.
Photo credit: Dimitri Gerondidakis


KSC-07PD-0842 (04/06/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
The Pegasus barge is towed into the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39
Area. In the foreground are the U.S. flag and launch countdown clock near
the NASA News Center. Photo credit: Jack Pfaller


KSC-07PD-0845 (04/06/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
The Pegasus barge is moved closer to the dock in the turn basin of the
Launch Complex 39 Area. The barge's cargo is the external tank prepared
for mission STS-118 by the Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans.
After docking, the tank will eventually be offloaded and moved to the
Vehicle Assembly Building, which is seen at left. Photo credit: Jack Pfaller


KSC-07PD-0846 (04/06/2007) [Low Res | High Res]
The Pegasus barge is tied up at the dock in the turn basin of the Launch
Complex 39 Area. The barge's cargo is the external tank prepared for
mission STS-118 by the Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans. The
tank will later be offloaded and moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Photo credit: Jack Pfaller


Quelle: NASA



NASA TV
STS-118
STS-118 Education Resources
Integrated Truss Structure S5