Launch Teams Evaluate Atlantis Sensors
Image above: Space shuttle Atlantis stands on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo credit: NASA View Hi-res Image
Dec. 10 -12:15 p.m. EST
Mission managers and engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are evaluating an issue with fuel sensors in the liquid hydrogen tank before determining what step to take next. The team is finalizing a plan to present to space shuttle program management on Tuesday. Space shuttle Atlantis is targeted for launch no earlier than Jan. 2, 2008, on mission STS-122.
The seven astronauts who are to fly aboard Atlantis returned to Houston and will continue training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in preparation for the mission to the International Space Station.
The main objective of Atlantis' 11-day mission is to install and activate the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory, which will provide scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments.
Media Resources
› STS-122 Press Kit (15 Mb PDF)
› STS-122 Fact Sheet (7.6 Mb PDF)
› STS-122 TV Schedule
› ECO Sensor's Morning Press Briefing (Real Player Video)
Engine Cutoff (ECO) sensors graphics:
› LH2 ECO Sensor Locations
› Overall Schematic of ECO and Liquid Level (Point) Sensors
› Orbiter Avionics Bays
› Orbiter Aft Avionics Bays
› Functional Block Diagram of Point Sensor Box
› Exploded View of Point Sensor Box
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