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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Galileo Update - 09/04/92
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Galileo, JPL
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 02:06:42 GMT

Forwarded from Bill O'Neil, Galileo Project Manager

                            GALILEO STATUS REPORT
                              September 4, 1992

     The Galileo Spacecraft is operating normally in the dual-spin mode and
is transmitting coded telemetry at 40 bps.

     Yesterday, the Dual Drive Actuator (DDA) pulse mini-sequence No. 3 was
uplinked over DSS-43 (Canberra 70 meter antenna), as planned.  This
mini-sequence covers spacecraft activities from September 8, 1992 to
September 11, 1992.

     Today, September 4, 1991, no spacecraft activity is scheduled. Tracking
is scheduled over DSS-43.

     Over the weekend, no spacecraft activity or tracking is scheduled.
The turn to a 45-degree warming attitude in preparation for the two 2-second
DDA motor turn on pulses is scheduled for September 8.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Anything is impossible if
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | you don't attempt it.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | 

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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: TOPEX Update #2 - 08/28/92
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  TOPEX, JPL, CNEX
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 11:52:22 GMT

Forwarded from:
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
PASADENA, CALIF. 91109. (818) 354-5011

                  TOPEX/POSEIDON STATUS REPORT
                         August 28, 1992

          The TOPEX/Poseidon satellite entered into safe hold
mode on Aug. 27, 1992 at approximately 11:13 a.m. PDT.  This
incident occurred during the inclination maneuver about 6 seconds
from the end of the propulsion burn.

          The inclination maneuver was successful and placed the
satellite in the proper 66 degree inclination toward the Earth.

          Project managers have determined that the safe hold
mode was the result of a "bug" in the software code which set the
failure detection correction limit for a roll angle of 3 degrees,
not 7 degrees as intended.  This was a result of residual LANDSAT
code which did not correlate to the program design language.

          All satellite hardware is functioning properly based on
detailed review of the maneuver playback data.  Reconfiguration
of the satellite back to the standard configuration prior to safe
hold mode is in process at this time and is expected to be
completed tonight.

          The solar array was offset to -55 degrees at 12:45 p.m.
PDT today prior to the start of occultation.  This was done so as
to not overcharge the batteries when the Sun hits the solar array
after coming from eclipse.

          Since the inclination maneuver goals were achieved, the
flight team is proceeding with the nominal maneuver campaign.
There are four more maneuvers to go.  In-Plane Maneuver One is
planned for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1992.

          The NASA radar altimeter was turned off when the
satellite entered the safe hold mode.  It will be turned back on
about 6:30 p.m. PDT tonight.  Initial data from the NASA
altimeter prior to the incident looked very good.

                             ######
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     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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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Galileo Update - 09/03/92
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Galileo, JPL
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 02:26:31 GMT

Forwarded from Bill O'Neil, Galileo Project Manager

                            GALILEO STATUS REPORT
                              September 3, 1992

     The Galileo Spacecraft is operating normally in the dual-spin mode and
is transmitting coded telemetry at 40 bps (bits/second).

     Yesterday, no spacecraft activity was scheduled.  Tracking was scheduled
over DSS-43 (Canberra 70 meter antenna).

     Today, September 3, 1992, the Dual Drive Actuator (DDA) pulse
mini-sequence No. 3 is being uplinked over DSS-43.  This mini-sequence covers
spacecraft activities from September 8, 1992 to September 11, 1992.

      Tomorrow, no spacecraft activity is scheduled.  Tracking is scheduled
over DSS-43.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Anything is impossible if
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | you don't attempt it.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | 

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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Mars Observer Launch to be Rescheduled
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Mars Observer, JPL, KSC
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 23:32:52 GMT

Donald L. Savage
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.                August 28, 1992
(Phone:  202/453-8400)

George Diller
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(Phone:  407/867-2468)

Frank O'Donnell
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.
(Phone:  818/354-5011)


LAUNCH ADVISORY

MARS OBSERVER LAUNCH TO BE RESCHEDULED

     The launch of Mars Observer aboard a Titan III rocket
from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., originally
scheduled for Sept. 16, is being postponed.

     During an inspection of the payload contained within the
Titan nose fairing atop the rocket,  particulate
contamination was observed on the surface of the Mars
Observer spacecraft.  A precautionary decision has been made
to remove the payload from the Titan and return it to a
spacecraft facility on Kennedy Space Center for cleaning.

     The contamination may have been introduced into the
fairing when a dry nitrogen purge was placed on the
spacecraft as part of securing for Hurricane Andrew.

     The countdown dress rehearshal scheduled for today will
also be postponed at this time.   A new launch date cannot be
determined until it is known how long it will take to clean
the spacecraft.  However, a launch before the end of
September is expected.  The planetary launch window extends
through Oct. 13.

- end -
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     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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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Magellan Update - 08/27/92
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Magellan, JPL
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 04:21:38 GMT

Forwarded from the Magellan Project

                      MAGELLAN STATUS REPORT
                         August 27, 1992

1.  Magellan continues to operate normally, performing radar
    mapping maneuvers and  collecting data on its tape
    recorder, as well as the routine starcals (star calibrations)
    and desats (desaturation of the reaction wheels).

2.  The spacecraft experienced another spurious shutoff of the
    TWTA (Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier) this morning, but the
    on-board fault protection quickly restarted the high power
    amplifier.

3.  A swap  from Transmitter A to B was commanded at 8:26 AM
    PDT, and controllers are closely monitoring the signal
    spur as the transmitter temperature rises.

4.  The telecommunications engineers are trying to establish a
    stable operating mode for the transmitter which will allow
    the recovery of radar image data.  So the next few days
    will be critical for determining our capability for radar
    mapping.

5.  Among the major features in the area to be mapped are
    Ushas Mons, Innini Mons, and Hathor Mons, three mountains
    west of Alpha Regio.  This area was missed on Cycle 1
    because the radar swaths were shortened by the "two-hide"
    strategy for thermal control.  It was missed during Cycle
    2 because Transmitter A lost its subcarrier modulation
    capability and we had to swap to Transmitter B and find a
    solution to its signal spur.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     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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From: yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee)
Subject: Shuttle Status for 09/03/92 (Forwarded)
Apparently-To: sci-space-news@ames.arc.nasa.gov
Followup-To: sci.space
Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 19:57:08 GMT

          KSC SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS - THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 1992 -- 10:00 A.M.
           --------------------------------------------------------------
                STS-47/SPACELAB J --  ENDEAVOUR (OV 105) -- PAD 39-B

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          *  Launch countdown preparations
          *  Continue troubleshooting of the 2-inch gaseous oxygen line
             quick disconnect valve near the main propulsion system's 17-
             inch liquid oxygen umbilical.
          *  Orbiter aft closeouts
          *  Contingency Extravehicular Mobility Unit functional checkout

          WORK COMPLETED:
          *  Loading of hypergolic fuels on board the orbiter
          *  Auxiliary Power Unit leak checks
          *  Installed contingency Extravehicular Mobility Unit into
          orbiter

          WORK SCHEDULED:
          *  Leak checks on reassembled 2-inch gaseous oxygen line quick
             disconnect (Friday morning)
          *  Ordnance operations (Saturday morning)
          *  Purge of the external tank (Tuesday)
          *  Countdown scheduled to pick up at T-43 hour mark at 3:00 a.m.
             Wednesday, Sept. 9
          *  STS-47 crew scheduled to arrive at KSC Wednesday morning

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

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          *  Forward Reaction Control System checks
          *  Orbiter-payload interface verification tests
          *  Orbital Maneuvering System electrical redundancy checks

          WORK COMPLETED:
          *  Remote manipulator system verification checks
          *  Auxiliary Power Unit hook-ups
          *  Ammonia boiler servicing
          *  Installation of fuel cells storage tank set number 5

          WORK SCHEDULED:
          *  External tank mate with solid rocket boosters (on hold pending
             resolution of VAB 250 ton crane status)

                   STS-53/DOD  -  DISCOVERY (0V 103) -- OPF Bay 3

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          *  Install drag chute
          *  Deservicing freon coolant loop #1
          *  Main propulsion system leak checks
          *  Auxiliary Power Unit leak checks

          WORK COMPLETED:
          *  Installation of Auxiliary Power Unit number 2
          *  Cabin vent valve replacement
          *  Hydraulic line fill and bleed operations (complete to date)


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

          WORK IN PROGRESS:
          *  Deservice payload bay active cooling system
          *  Remove Power Reactant and Storage Distribution system tanks
             sets numbers 3 and 4

          WORK COMPLETED:
          *  Removal of the orbiter's three main engines
          *  Removal of robot arm from payload bay
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From: yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee)
Subject: Goldin to address SAFISY meeting [NTE 92-76] (Forwarded)
Apparently-To: sci-space-news@ames.arc.nasa.gov
Followup-To: sci.space
Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 18:15:29 GMT

Debra J. Rahn
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.                                                            August 25, 1992
(Phone:  202/358-1639)

N92-76
NOTE TO EDITORS

GOLDIN TO ADDRESS SAFISY MEETING

     Daniel S. Goldin, NASA Administrator, will address the fifth meeting
of the Space Agency Forum on the International Space Year (SAFISY),
Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Ballrooms A-C, Washington, D.C., Aug.
28-29, 1992.

     SAFISY is composed of 29 members (national and multi-national
space agencies) and 10 affiliate members (international, space-related
organizations).  Each of these agencies will be represented at this
final meeting to review the progress of the various SAFISY-sponsored
international space year projects and discuss options for  post- 1992
cooperation.

     News media representatives are welcome to attend the opening
session of the meeting on Aug. 28, 9-l0:30 a.m.  The speakers are:

9:00 a.m.   Welcome:  Margaret G. Finarelli, Associate Administrator for Policy
	         Coordination and International Relations, NASA
9:05 a.m.   Keynote Address:  Daniel S. Goldin, NASA Administrator
9:30 a.m.   Opening Remarks:  Ray Kammer, Deputy Undersecretary, Oceans and
                 Atmosphere, Dept. of Commerce, NOAA
9:45 a.m.   Opening Remarks:  Hubert Curien, Minister for Research and Space,
                 France
10:00 a.m. Opening Remarks:  Kanzo Tanigawa, Minister of State for Science and
                 Technology, Japan

      Media representatives planning to attend the meeting should contact Debra
Rahn.
     These presentations will be taped and replayed on NASA Select TV, Satcom
F-2R, transponder 13, on Monday, Aug. 31, 1992, at a time to be announced.
Newsgroups: sci.space.news
From: yee@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee)
Subject: Payload Commander named for IML-2 mission [Release 92-142] (Forwarded)
Apparently-To: sci-space-news@ames.arc.nasa.gov
Followup-To: sci.space
Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 19:54:45 GMT

Mark Hess
Headquarters, Washington, DC                              September 2, 1992
(Phone:  202/453-8536)

Barbara Schwartz
Johnson Space Center, Houston
(Phone:  703/483-5111)


RELEASE:  92-142

PAYLOAD COMMANDER NAMED FOR IML-2 MISSION

        Richard J. Hieb is named payload commander on the second flight of
the International Microgravity Laboratory (IML-2) on Space Shuttle mission
STS-66 scheduled for the summer of 1994.  The IML series of missions
provide opportunities for the international scientific community to conduct
life sciences, materials sciences, atmospheric and astronomical studies in
the microgravity Spacelab laboratory.

        As payload commander, Hieb is responsible for coordinating all
payload requirements for the mission.

        Hieb is a veteran of two previous Space Shuttle missions.  He was the
mission specialist on STS-39, an unclassified Department of Defense flight
in May 1991, and was responsible for operating the Infrared Background
Signature Satellite during release and retrieval using the robot arm and as a
free-flying satellite.  Hieb was also a mission specialist on STS-49 in May
1992.  The crew on this first flight of the new orbiter Endeavour rescued,
repaired, and reboosted the stranded Intelsat VI F3 communications
satellite.
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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Mars Observer Launch Rescheduled for September 25
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Mars Observer, JPL, KSC
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 05:26:30 GMT

Don Savage
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.               September 2, 1992
(Phone:  202/453-8400)

George Diller
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(Phone:  407/867-2468)

Bob MacMillin
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.
(Phone:  818/354-5011)

LAUNCH ADVISORY

MARS OBSERVER LAUNCH ABOARD TITAN III RESCHEDULED

      NASA today rescheduled the launch of Mars Observer aboard a Titan III
rocket from Launch Complex 40 for Friday, Sept. 25.  The launch window
extends from 12:27 to 2:27 p.m. EDT.

      The payload cleaning has been completed and re-encapsulation will begin
tonight.  The payload will be transported from Kennedy Space Center to Complex
40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station late on Thursday night, Sept. 3, and
mated to the Titan III rocket early on Friday morning, Sept. 4.  A countdown
dress rehearsal is scheduled for Sept. 17.  Because there is no contingency
in this schedule, the launch date will be reviewed after the countdown dress
rehearsal.

      Additional precautions have been taken at the launch pad and with the
spacecraft to assure that recontamination is unlikely to occur.


- end -
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Anything is impossible if
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | you don't attempt it.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | 

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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Magellan Update - 09/03/92
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Magellan, JPL
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 07:42:47 GMT

Forwarded from the Magellan Project

                       MAGELLAN STATUS REPORT
                         September 3, 1992

1.    This morning, the Magellan spacecraft successfully
      resumed radar mapping operations.

2.    An area southwest of Alpha Regio will be covered by this
      eleven day sequence, and will fill a gap in the Magellan
      map of Venus.

3.    After careful adjustments of the spacecraft's
      temperatures, the high-rate radar data is now being
      received with positive signal-to-noise ratios at the
      Deep Space Network's 34 meter HEF (High Efficiency)
      and 70 meter antennas.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Anything is impossible if
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | you don't attempt it.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | 

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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: Von Karman Stamp
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  Von Karman, JPL
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 03:16:22 GMT

A new stamp will be issued on August 31, 1992, in commemoration of
Theodore Von Karman.  Von Karman is attributed to being the founder of
the Jet Propulsion Lab.  He taught at Caltech in the 1920's until 1942,
and led a group of Caltech graduates in rocket tests during the 1930's in
a isolated region about 3 miles north of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
This test site later became JPL.  The stamp's first day of issue will be during
the opening ceremony at the World Space Congress in Washington, D.C.  The
stamp will also be released in a rare second day issue at JPL on
September 1, 1992.  This ceremony will be held, appropriatly enough, in
the Von Karman Auditorium at 10AM PDT.
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     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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From: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov (Ron Baalke)
Subject: TOPEX Update - 08/31/92
Followup-To: sci.space
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  TOPEX, JPL, CNES
Reply-To: baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 22:55:27 GMT

Forwarded from:
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
PASADENA, CALIF. 91109. (818) 354-5011

                  TOPEX/POSEIDON STATUS REPORT
                         August 31, 1992

          The TOPEX/Poseidon satellite has fully recovered from
the safe hold that it experienced last Thursday.  Today the
satellite is performing nominally and is healthy.  Attitude
control, solar array, batteries, telecommunications, and the on-
board computer are all functioning normally.

          Today, the NASA altimeter is in the track mode and
obtaining good data.

          Since launch, the navigation team and the precision
orbit determination team have been observing a slight decay in
orbit.  It is currently about 10 cm a day, which is down from 30
cm a day last week.  The 10 cm/day appears to be expected drag on
the satellite.  The higher decays observed previously were
probably due to outgassing.

          The next major satellite event is the In-Plane Maneuver
One is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1992.

                             ######
     ___    _____     ___
    /_ /|  /____/ \  /_ /|     Ron Baalke         | baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov
    | | | |  __ \ /| | | |     Jet Propulsion Lab |
 ___| | | | |__) |/  | | |__   M/S 525-3684 Telos | Anything is impossible if
/___| | | |  ___/    | |/__ /| Pasadena, CA 91109 | you don't attempt it.
|_____|/  |_|/       |_____|/                     | 

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