Updates STS-132 Updates

[Kyle]

SOURCE OF ARTICLE: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009...processing-targets-for-atlantis-final-flight/

The first of what is scheduled to be the final three Launch Site Requirements Reviews (LSRRs) for the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) has been completed by managers at the Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) for the STS-132 mission - the 32nd and final “scheduled” flight of orbiter Atlantis, due to launch in May 2010.

Flight Specifications:
In all, STS-132 will be the 132nd flight of the Shuttle Program and the 34th shuttle flight dedicated to construction and outfitting of the International Space Station. The 11+1+2 day flight of Atlantis will utilize External Tank 136, Reusable Solid Rocket Motor set 111, Solid Rocket Booster BI set 143, and operational software OI-34.

The primary payload for the mission remains the Russian Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1) and Integrated Cargo Carrier – Vertical Lightweight Deployable (ICC-VLD) pallet. The MRM-1 will be mounted toward the aft of the payload bay while the ICC-VLD will be berthed in the center for both launch and reentry.

SSME's Removal

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

STS-132 Crew Patch

Here's a preview of the STS-132 crew patch - the patch for what is currently planned to be Atlantis's final flight.

www.collectspace.com/sts132_patch

I have to say, I like this one! :thumbup:

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

From collectSPACE:

STS-132 mission patch preview

and

STS-132 crew portrait preview.

 

[Kyle]

I believe this is the crawler moving to the MLP in advance for booster stacking.

 

[Kyle]

STS-131 delayed, STS-132 likely to push to June.
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/02/sts-131-weather-delays-flow-ddo-may-push-launch-april/

 

[Kyle]

STS-132 NOT to be affected by STS-131's slip, although they only have 6 days to play with.

Also, Atlantis also undergoing SSME installation, to be completed next week.

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

NASA have released the STS-132 patch!

www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-132/html/sts132-s-001.html

I have to say, this one is SERIOUSLY nice! :thumbup:
A great, symbolic patch for Atlantis's final flight.

 

[Donamy]

mmmmmmm, maybe.

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

STS-132 mission poster.

http://sfa.jsc.nasa.gov/MISSIONPOSTERS/sts132/STS-132 poster lores.pdf
(PDF, 216 KB.)

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STS-123 crew portrait now released by NASA.

Hi-res: www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-132/hires/sts132-s-002.jpg

 

[Kyle]

ET-136 arrived at KSC 3/1/10
SRB Stacking underway
MRM-1 arrived at KSC
Atlantis rollover to VAB April 12th

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

Upcoming key STS-132 processing dates:

MRM-1 transfer from SPACEHAB Facility to SSPF - April 2.
MRM-1 loading into Payload Canister ------------ April 5.
Payload Canister transfer to LC-39A ------------ April 15.
Atlantis rollout to LC-39A ---------------------- April 20.

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

Atlantis rolled over from OPF-1 to the VAB this morning.

This was Atlantis's last ever rollover.

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EDIT:

Click here for some hi-res photos of the rollover.

 

[Donamy]

This was Atlantis's last ever rollover.

In one piece, anyway.

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

A great video showing photos of MRM-1's preflight processing:

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iog40I3chSc"]YouTube- Rassvet - Russian Mini-Research Module[/nomedia]

 

[Kyle]

Atlantis has been attached to its ET and SRBs.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQmo7WrCEw&playnext_from=TL&videos=AhJljZ6-txE&feature=sub"]YouTube- STS-132 Atlantis Attached to ET and SRB's[/nomedia]

 

[DaveS]

Atlantis has been attached to its ET and SRBs.

YouTube- STS-132 Atlantis Attached to ET and SRB's

That's a video of ET/SRB mate(S0003), not Orbiter/ET mate(S0004). Besides Atlantis have not yet been mated to the ET. Latest report is that they're still doing the aft soft-mates.

 

[Kyle]

That's a video of ET/SRB mate(S0003), not Orbiter/ET mate(S0004). Besides Atlantis have not yet been mated to the ET. Latest report is that they're still doing the aft soft-mates.

Ah crud, just released. Thanks!

 

[orb]

STS-132 vertical payload canister containing MRM-1 and ICC-VLD was moved to the launch pad.

 

[Kyle]

Watch those KSC cams, For the last time ever Atlantis will rollout to the Pad at 8 PM Tonight.

---------- Post added 04-20-10 at 01:25 AM ---------- Previous post was 04-19-10 at 10:10 PM ----------

Rollout delayed due to weather. 6 p.m EDT rollout 4/20

---------- Post added at 07:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:25 AM ----------

One lands from a mission, another one goes to pad for her mission.
Atlantis for the final time ever will rollout in a little over 2 hours to Pad LC39A.

Atlantis arrived at KSC April 9th, 1985. Atlantis leaves KSC April 20th, 1985.

Rollout expected at 6 p.m. Weather is again a threat.

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

Click here for photos of the STS-132 crew training for their mission.