The prelaunch tests for the Space Transportation System 1 flight are briefly described. Testing is divided into two major sections: the wet countdown demonstration test/flight readiness firing, which includes a 20 second test firing of the orbiter's three main engines, and a mission verification test, which is centered on flight and landing operations. The functions of the countdown sequence are listed and end of mission and mission abort exercises are described.


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    Title :

    Wet countdown demonstration and flight readiness firing


    Publication date :

    1981-01-29


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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