At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility-3, technicians will replace a power drive unit (PDU)…
Author: STS 133 Mission Updates
Hydraulics Systems Cycling Today
Space shuttle Discovery's hydraulics systems are to be cycled today during launch processing for the STS-133…
Airlock Closeouts to Finish Today
Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are expected to complete the airlock closeouts for…
Discovery Preps Continue as Crew Rehearses Leaving Station
Space shuttle Discovery's launch preparations continue on schedule for a targeted launch on Nov. 1 from…
Airlock Closeouts Today
Space shuttle Discovery's airlock, which stands in the forward section of the cargo bay and connects…
Technicians to Focus on Discovery’s Heat Shield
This weekend, technicians will continue processing work on space shuttle Discovery's tiled heat shield as it…
Communications Antenna Work Today for Discovery
Leak checks are wrapping up today on space shuttle Discovery's crew module as work continues to…
Discovery’s Crew Module Prepped for Leak Checks
Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are focusing on the crew module of space…
OMS Pod, APU Gearbox Pass Tests
Space shuttle Discovery continues its preparations for the STS-133 mission this week after technicians at NASA's…
OMS Pod Tests Today as Crew Rehearses Launch
Space shuttle Discovery is undergoing leak checks on the left orbital maneuvering system pod at NASA's…