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Forum: Space Places
Topic: Space & Rocket Center: Shuttle Pathfinder

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Message to Edit: HTML is ON UBB Code is ON Smilies Legend	Originally posted by Robert Pearlman on 08-06-2022 04:59 PM U.S. Space & Rocket Center update <BLOCKQUOTE>[i]Shuttle Pathfinder's solid rocket boosters are looking good as new![/i]</BLOCKQUOTE> <center><a href="http://www.collectspace.com/review/ussrc_pathfinder14-lg.jpg" target="AirLock"><img src="http://www.collectspace.com/review/ussrc_pathfinder14.jpg" width="400" height="210" border="0"></a></center> The project has also released a timeline of the completed and upcoming work: [list][]March 2022 — May 2022 [b]External Tank Repairs[/b] The foam on the External Tank will be completely removed from the tank using sponge jet blast media. Upon removal of the foam, an inspection will be made of the tank itself for structural integrity before a new foam layer and protective coating is applied. []une 2022 — August 2022 [b]Solid Rocket Booster Repairs[/b] The paint will be stripped using the same sponge jet technology used for removing the foam. Once the paint is removed, the boosters will be re-painted. Additionally connecting pins will be replaced and retaining bands around the segment joints will be fabricated and replaced. []March 2022 — May 2023 [b]Orbiter Cover Design and Fabrication[/b] A new cover for the Pathfinder artifact will be designed and fabricated to attach to the Pathfinder artifact. The cover design will utilize additive manufacturing processes with materials used to ensure a long life as an outdoor display. []October 2022 — January 2023 [b]Pathfinder frame repairs[/b] Near the rear of the frame there are areas with significant water intrusion and rusting that will be addressed. There are also a couple of steel support beams that have buckled over time that will be repaired or replaced. [*]May 2023 — September 2023 [b]Orbiter Installation[/b][/list]
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