Florida Chill Keeps Endeavour's Protection in Place
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:24:10 -0600
Throughout the weekend, technicians will prepare space shuttle Endeavour for prelaunch propellant servicing at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The shuttle continues to be sheltered from the space coast's uncharacteristically cold temperatures with heaters and warm air purges. This process will keep the spacecraft's systems at an appropriate temperature.
At NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the STS-130 crew will spend the day reviewing flight crew equipment.
Endeavour's six astronauts will participate in the prelaunch dress rehearsal known as the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT, Jan. 19-21 at Kennedy. This training will include simulated countdown activities, equipment familiarization and emergency egress procedures.
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