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Commander Rick Sturckow is pressurizing the gaseous nitrogen system for Discovery’s Orbital Maneuvering System engines and pilot Kevin Ford activated the gaseous nitrogen supply for the orbiter’s Auxiliary Power Units’ water spray boilers.


83 posted on 08/28/2009 7:35:48 PM PDT by KevinDavis (Can't Stop the Signal!)
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The work to seal the shuttle’s crew compartment hatch for flight is complete. And the closeout team that assisted the astronauts into Discovery this evening is stowing equipment in the White Room before leaving the launch pad now.


84 posted on 08/28/2009 7:38:51 PM PDT by KevinDavis (Can't Stop the Signal!)
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I bet Rick’s heart is going pittypat purty good about now..


91 posted on 08/28/2009 7:52:23 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard)
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