Start Date
4-1980 8:00 AM
Description
This is an update on the status of the Space Shuttle External Tank Project. It covers the DDT&E and Production phases as well as the new light weight tank development. The DDT&E phase is progressing well with the structural and ground vibration test article programs complete, the propulsion test article program progressing well, and the component qualification and verification testing 92% complete. The first flight ET has been delivered to KSC, the second flight ET is in final assembly, the third and fourth ET's are undergoing TPS application, and the fifth, sixth and seventh ET's are in structural buildup. New tools and facilities are being brought on line to support the increased build rate for the production phase.
The light weight tank, which will provide additional payload in orbit, is progressing to schedule with first delivery in early 1982. A brief discussion is presented of future changes under study, including the Liquid Boost Module and a futher reduction in the External Tank inert weight.
Space Shuttle External Tank Project Status
This is an update on the status of the Space Shuttle External Tank Project. It covers the DDT&E and Production phases as well as the new light weight tank development. The DDT&E phase is progressing well with the structural and ground vibration test article programs complete, the propulsion test article program progressing well, and the component qualification and verification testing 92% complete. The first flight ET has been delivered to KSC, the second flight ET is in final assembly, the third and fourth ET's are undergoing TPS application, and the fifth, sixth and seventh ET's are in structural buildup. New tools and facilities are being brought on line to support the increased build rate for the production phase.
The light weight tank, which will provide additional payload in orbit, is progressing to schedule with first delivery in early 1982. A brief discussion is presented of future changes under study, including the Liquid Boost Module and a futher reduction in the External Tank inert weight.
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