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From: oler@rho.uleth.ca (Cary Oler)
Subject: ALERT: Minor Geomagnetic Storm Alert
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Organization: University of Lethbridge
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 09:42:22 GMT

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                        MINOR GEOMAGNETIC STORM ALERT

                         ISSUED: 09:30 UT, 23 AUGUST

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ATTENTION:

     Geomagnetic activity surpassed the minor storm threshold at 06:00 UT.
Major to severe geomagnetic storming has been observed over the high and
middle latitude regions associated with this activity.  A Forbush decrease
has also been observed.  Geomagnetic storming is continuing in progress,
although over the last couple of hours, conditions have stabilized somewhat.

     Periods of additional minor to major storming are expected before this
disturbance wanes later this UT day.  The source of this activity has not
been clearly determined at this time, although the recent long-duration minor
M-class flares from Region 7260 are candidates.

     In the longer term, unsettled to active conditions are expected with
possible periods of minor storm activity over the higher latitude regions for
the next 72 hours.


**  End of Alert  **
From: oler@rho.uleth.ca (Cary Oler)
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
Subject: WARNING: Potential Major Solar Flare Warning
Date: 20 Aug 92 18:09:31 GMT
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Organization: University of Lethbridge
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                     POTENTIAL MAJOR SOLAR FLARE WARNING

                         UPDATED: 18:00 UT, 20 AUGUST

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PRIMARY CANDIDATE FOR HIGH SOLAR ACTIVITY : REGION 7260 (N17W37@21/00Z)

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|   ESTIMATED POTENTIAL MAGNITUDE OF ENERGETIC ACTIVITY OVER NEXT 7 DAYS   |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DAYS |   C5.0   |   M1.0   |   M5.0   |   X1.0   |   X5.0   |   >X12.0   |
|------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|------------|
|1(+)PG|   99 %   |   60 %   |   40 %   |   10 %   |    1 %   |     0 %    |
|3( )PG|   99 %   |   70 %   |   50 %   |   15 %   |    3 %   |     0 %    |
|5(-)P |   99 %   |   75 %   |   55 %   |   20 %   |    5 %   |     1 %    |
|7( )  |   WLT    |   WLT    |   WLT    |   WLT    |   WLT    |    WLT     |
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------

DAYS = Number of days (from present) into the future (1, 3, 5 and 7 days).
(+)  = Primary candidate region expected to GROW and DEVELOP.
( )  = Primary candidate region expected to STABILIZE or remain STABLE.
(-)  = Primary candidate region expected to DECAY and SIMPLIFY.
(x)P = Possible proton and/or PCA threat. (x) may be one of (+), (-), or ( ).
(x)G = If a favorable major flare develops, a moderate to high probability
       exists that the event may be geoeffective.
xx % = Probability of activity equalling or exceeding the given x-ray class
       sometime over the next number of DAYS.
WLT  = Data not applicable due to the West Limb Transit of the target region.

The above chart should be used as a guide only.  It represents anticipated
levels of activity based on current projections of region development.
Actual conditions may, of course, differ from these projections.


SYNOPSIS:

     Region 7260 has continued to grow and develop.  It has produced two
M-class flares over the last 24 hours (on 20 August): an M2.9 event at 09:20
UT and a class M4.0 event at 14:36 UT.  Another class M1.9 event is in
progress at the time of this writing.  A major flare is possible over the
next 24 to 48 hours.

     The probability for possible proton activity is enhanced due to the
increased level of energetics from this region.

     HF Short Wave Fadeout (SWF) activity has been observed with the recent
minor M-class flares.  Additional episodes of SWF activity over the daylit
hemispheres are expected over the next 24 to 48 hours.

     This warning will remain active until further notice.


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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Galileo Update - 08/13/92
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Keywords:  Galileo, JPL
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Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 02:34:18 GMT

Forwarded from Bill O'Neil, Galileo Project Manager

                            GALILEO STATUS REPORT
                               August 13, 1992

     The Galileo Spacecraft is operating normally in the dual-spin mode and
is transmitting coded telemetry data at 40bps.  The period from August 10
through August 21 was reserved by the Project as a High Gain Antenna (HGA)
activity window with no background sequence activities scheduled in the now
executing EE-7 (Earth-Earth 7) sequence.  No HGA activities will take place
during this window.  Tracking is scheduled over DSS-43 (Canberra 70 meter
antenna) through Friday of this week.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | You can't hide broccoli in
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | a glass of milk - 
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | anonymous 7-year old.

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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
Subject: Mars Observer Update - 08/15/92
Keywords: Mars Observer, JPL, KSC
Date: 18 Aug 92 00:02:51 GMT
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Forwarded from Glenn Cunningham, Mars Observer Deputy Project Manager

                          MARS OBSERVER
                 DAILY ACTIVITIES STATUS REPORT
                            FROM THE
      KENNEDY SPACE CENTER/CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION

                      Launch Minus 32 Days

Date of report:     8-15-92        Time of report:     6:00 PM EDT


TOS (Transfer Orbit Stage) continues to investigate their short
circuit problem.  The situation that allowed the short to occur
seems to be an inadvertent connection (as yet unlocated) between
their signal ground (which should float) and their structure.  All
interfaces to the spacecraft were examined to see if the spacecraft
was the cause (because the spacecraft signal ground and structure
ground are connected together).  No design problems were found.
According to the drawings, all interface circuits are properly
terminated.  TOS is investigating a possible path through their
safe and arm switch.  Because the cause is uncertain, and TOS has
not powered on since the short, they want to run a system test to
verify proper operation.  They have asked for time, prior to
encapsulation, through Monday evening (with a goal of Sunday evening)
to verify their condition.

The thrust vector control actuator overtest issue is still being
worked by the vendor, CSD, and the results are expected Sunday
evening.

Saturday morning, Titan announced that their payload fairing crew
would exceed the 60 hour workweek limit if they didn't take Sunday
off.  We asked that they apply for a waiver from the Air Force to
allow them to do the encapsulation on Sunday if TOS was ready.  The
Air Force denied the waiver.

So....we will not encapsulate on Sunday.  GE will top off the
batteries Sunday night, and the RLE (Remote Launch Equipment) will be
moved to the pad on Monday morning.  The earliest we could encapsulate
is then Monday morning.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Optimists live longer
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | than pessimists.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     |
From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
Subject: Mars Observer Update - 08/14/92
Keywords: Mars Observer, JPL, KSC
Date: 15 Aug 92 07:35:33 GMT
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Forwarded from Glenn Cunningham, Mars Observer Deputy Project Manager

                          MARS OBSERVER
                 DAILY ACTIVITIES STATUS REPORT
                            FROM THE
      KENNEDY SPACE CENTER/CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION

                      Launch Minus 33 Days

Date of report:     8-14-92        Time of report:     7:00 PM EDT

One of TOS's (Transfer Orbit Stage) previously identified two
problems, has become a constraint on encapsulation.  The first
issue involves the potential overtest of a thrust vector control
actuator.  Tests at the manufacture are underway over the weekend.
This is not a constraint to encapsulation, because, if it is
necessary to change out the actuator, the operation can be
accomplished through the bottom of the encapsulated assemblage.
The second issue, which is a constraint on encapsulation, involves
a short which occurred last Tuesday between a power terminal being
coated with insulation and the case of TOS's motor driven switch
assembly.  There is no current explanation for the amount of energy
that was observed in this incident.  An investigation is underway
which involves a data interface between the TOS and the spacecraft,
the integrated grounding environment and the connection of external
support equipment.  With the resolution of this issue uncertain, the
actual encapsulation has been delayed from Saturday to Sunday.  Since
Sunday was planned as a no work day, it is still expected that
encapsulation can be completed and transport to the launch complex
accomplished on schedule on Monday night/Tuesday morning.

We are having some difficulty in getting the remote located
equipment installed and checkout out at the launch complex due to
missing cables, incomplete communications circuits and lightning
caused clears of the work area.  The current plan calls for
increased support from the Cape elements and work through the
weekend to assure proper operation.  The equipment will be
transported to the launch complex Sunday morning after spacecraft
batteries are charged.  Proper operation of this equipment and its
interface with the spacecraft checkout station in building AO is,
however, a constraint on transporting the encapsulated spacecraft
to the launch complex.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | You can't hide broccoli in
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | a glass of milk - 
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | anonymous 7-year old.
From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Mars Observer Update - 08/16/92
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Keywords:  Mars Observer, JPL, KSC
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Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 00:04:52 GMT

Forawrded from Glenn Cunningham, Mars Observer Deputy Project Manager

                          MARS OBSERVER
                 DAILY ACTIVITIES STATUS REPORT
                            FROM THE
      KENNEDY SPACE CENTER/CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION

                      Launch Minus 30 Days

Date of report:     8-17-92        Time of report:     9:00 AM EDT


TOS (Transfer Orbit Stage0 continued their troubleshooting activities
concerning their short circuit problem.  They identified a set of
back-to-back zener diodes in their laser inertial navigation system
box (LINS) that could have been shorted when the inadvertent short
circuit from the battery bus to structure occurred last Tuesday.
Unfortunately, a test yesterday to eliminate that element by
disconnecting its power connector did not remove the problem.

TOS is bring their complete management and technical teams to the
Cape today to put added horsepower on solution of the problem.

The other TOS issue, that of the potential overstress of one of
their thrust vector actuators during test at the vendor, has
generally been dismissed as a problem.  Testing over the weekend
indicated that the temperature rise of the added test time was not
enough to cause reflow of the solder on the brushes.

The earliest that we could now encapsulate is Wednesday, assuming
TOS resolves their problem today.  There is now concern about
making the Launch Day Dress Rehearsal on August 27-29.  Several
other constraints imposed by other commitments of the Range impact
this situation.

The RLE (Remote Launch Equipment) went to the launch complex this
morning for final checkout.  It will be returned to the PHSF
(Payload Hazardous Support Facility) for spacecraft battery charging
the afternoon before encapsulation.

We plan to replace the PMIRR (Pressure Modulator Infrared Radiometer)
soft cover and to reinitiate the GRS (Gamma Ray Spectrometer) purge today.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Optimists live longer
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | than pessimists.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     |
From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
Subject: Ulysses Update - 08/20/92
Keywords: Ulysses, JPL, ESA
Date: 21 Aug 92 10:30:01 GMT
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Forwarded from:
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
PASADENA, CALIF. 91109. TELEPHONE (818) 354-5011

                     ULYSSES MISSION STATUS
                         August 20, 1992

     Spacecraft and science operations are being carried out as
planned.  Routine Earth-pointing maneuvers were performed on Aug.
13 and 16.  The next precession maneuver will be conducted on
Aug. 23.

     The spacecraft will continue to recede from Earth through
Aug. 26, when it will reach a maximum distance of 938 million
kilometers (583 million miles).  A reduction in the number of
ranging passes continued during this reporting period to improve
the spacecraft's signal as it moves farther away from Earth.

     Today Ulysses is about 937 million kilometers (582 million
miles) from Earth, traveling at a heliocentric velocity of about
30,000 kilometers per hour (19,000 miles per hour).  The
spacecraft is about 790 million kilometers (490 million miles)
from the sun.

                              #####
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Optimists live longer
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | than pessimists.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     |
From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
Subject: Magellan Update - 08/20/92
Keywords: Magellan, JPL
Date: 21 Aug 92 05:24:58 GMT
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Forwarded from the Magellan Project

                      MAGELLAN STATUS REPORT
                         August 20, 1992

1.  Magellan continues to operate normally, performing only
    starcals (star calibrations) and desats (desaturation
    of the reaction wheels).

2.  Later today the M2234 command sequence will be uplinked to
    the spacecraft.  During this sequence, Transmitter B will
    be turned on and the "hot stable" mode of operation tested
    in preparation for the M2247 sequence when we plan to fill
    one of the few remaining gaps in surface image coverage.

3.  The spacecraft spends a portion of each orbit in solar and
    earth occultation, that is, in the shadow of Venus and
    behind the planet as viewed from earth.  The earth
    occultations are now 22 minutes and diminishing.  The
    solar occultations will end early this afternoon.

4.  Yesterday's Lab-wide Science briefing by Russian guest
    investigator Sasha Basilevsky and science team member
    Cathy Weitz was well received.  Basilevsky presented
    surface composition and images from the Venera and Vega
    landers, and Weitz showed Magellan images and geologic
    maps corresponding to each landing area.  Four of the six
    spacecraft apparently landed on the smooth basaltic
    plains, while Veneras 8 and 13 landed on somewhat altered
    basalts (perhaps even one of the pancake domes).
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Optimists live longer
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | than pessimists.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     |
From: yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee)
Subject: Shuttle Status for 08/18/92 (Forwarded)
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Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 02:50:34 GMT

              KSC SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 1992  10 AM

              STS-47/SPACELAB J - ENDEAVOUR (105) - VAB TRANSFER AISLE

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Orbiter is parked in the  Vehicle  Assembly  Building  transfer
          aisle.

          WORK SCHEDULED:
          -  Lift of the orbiter for mate to the external tank and boosters
          is on hold pending resolution of the crane.
          - Rollout to Launch Pad 39-B targeted for this weekend.

                    STS-52/LAGEOS - COLUMBIA (OV 102) - OPF BAY 1

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Installation and connections of the payloads.
          - Functional  tests of the orbital maneuvering system pod.
          - Leak and functional tests of the water spray boilers.
          - Reconfiguring the aft flight deck.
          - Tile operations.

                     STS-53/DoD - DISCOVERY (OV 103) - OPF BAY 3

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Gaining access to the vehicle.
          - Preparations to open the payload bay doors.
          - Preparations to power up the vehicle.

          WORK COMPLETED:
          - Discovery was transferred from the VAB to OPF bay  3  yesterday
          by 10 a.m. for continued work toward the STS-53 mission.

                 MODIFICATION PERIOD - ATLANTIS (OV 104) - OPF BAY 2

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Removal of the brakes.
          - Troubleshooting of the Ku-band antenna.
          -  Post-flight inspections of the main engines and hydraulic sys-
          tem.
          - Preparations to deservice the ammonia system.
          - Preparations to remove the forward reaction control system.

          WORK COMPLETED:
          - Removed the main landing gear tires.

                       STS-52 SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS - VAB HB 1

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          - Troubleshooting of the overhead crane.
          - Investigations are continuing to determine the problem with the
          crane and to recommend solutions.
          - Mating of the left forward segment is on hold  pending  resolu-
          tion of the crane issue.
          - Close outs of the right solid rocket booster.

          CONCERNS:
          -  Evaluations  are  underway  in the KSC malfunction lab of com-
          ponents removed from the 250-ton high bay 1 crane.  Use  of  both
          250-ton cranes and the 175-ton crane has been put on hold pending
          resolution of the issue.
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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
Subject: Magellan Update - 08/19/92
Keywords: Magellan, JPL
Date: 20 Aug 92 04:57:06 GMT
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Forwarded from the Magellan Project

                     MAGELLAN STATUS REPORT
                        August 19, 1992

1.  Magellan continues to operate normally, performing only
    starcals (star calibrations) and desats (desaturations
    of the reaction wheels).

2.  Tomorrow the M2234 command sequence will be uplinked to
    the spacecraft.  During this sequence, Transmitter B will
    be turned on and the "hot stable" mode of operation
    tested.

3.  The spacecraft spends a portion of each orbit in solar and
    Earth occultation, that is, in the shadow of Venus and
    behind the planet as viewed from Earth.  The Earth
    occultations are now 22 minutes and diminishing.  The
    solar occultations will end tomorrow.

4.  Magellan guest investigator Sasha Basilevsky and science
    team member Cathy Weitz are presenting a Lab-wide science
    seminar today at 10 am in von Karman auditorium.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Optimists live longer
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | than pessimists.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | 
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