Monday we loaded an updated RTS5 onto the Orbiter and tested it. Also on Monday we performed some loose-end Start Tracker tests and worked on procs to support upcoming SIMs.
Tuesday LRO executed SIM#23 which was an integrated Launch Day Simulation. This was a very successful activity during which the Ground Networks, the MOC, the LSR team, the KSC support team, and of course the Orbiter were used to practice the entire sequence of launch day countdown activities up to launch. The Team handled the injected anomalies and green cards extremely well. Congratulations to all involved.
Work, both at KSC and at GSFC, now focuses on preparing for Mission Rehearsal #5 (MR#5) which is a Launch thru LOI rehearsal. MR#5 is a repeat of our first rehearsal, MR#2, and is the last major Rehearsal we have planned.
We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming. - Wernher von Braun
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Mini-RF Testing Continues
In the photo the RF Absorber Wall can be seen that enables Mini-RF free radiation during testing.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Status On Thursday March 19, 2009
Mini-RF testing is ongoing until sometime this evening and will resume tomorrow. The Mini-RF Team is her conducting their final set of testing prior to flight.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." - Groucho Marx
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." - Groucho Marx
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Back on the Dolly
Our fabulous mechanical team has moved LRO off the aronson table, back to the dolly yesterday morning. The electrical team has remated the EGSE, and the spacecraft has been powered up. We successfully tested our lightning protection box for the PVAN and our emergency power-down procedures (big red button).
Saturday, March 14, 2009
LRO Status
The Orbiter is parked in the +Z down orientation (as shown in photo) and LOLA and LR testing is ongoing both yesterday and today. When this is complete blanket work will again commence and be followed by the LROC Collimator test Monday.
Nil actum reputa si quid superest agendum.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
LRO Flight Operations Review Ongoing
The review is nearing the end of day 1 of 2 and going very well in my opinion. Kudos to all who have presented thus far and the entire MOT who made this happen!
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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