February 15
The first hotfire test of the Space Shuttle Main Engine alternate high pressure fuel turbopump was successfully run for a programmed duration of 25 seconds. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127, "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," February 20, 1990)
February 15
Two hundred scientists and engineers at the Marshall Center were engaged in a 60-hour simulation of the planned Astro-1 science mission. ("MSFC Engineers, Scientists Take Spacelab Practice Run," Huntsville Times, February 15, 1990)
February 16
Parker V. Counts, Manager of the Upper Stage Projects Office, was notified by the Center Director of selection to attend the Harvard University Program for Management Development under the 1990-91 NASA Fellowship Programs. (MSFC Space Systems Office Inputs for Draft Chronology of MSFC Events for 1990)
February 16
MSFC Director Jack Lee headed a Marshall Center delegation in a visit to Governor Guy Hunt who participated in discussions related to the technology transfer agreement between the State of Alabama and the Marshall Center. The Governor also signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 22-28 as National Science and Technology Week in Alabama. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127. "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," February 20, 1990)
February 19
Two Marshall Center representatives participated in a Joint NASA/Italian Space Agency meeting in Rome and Torino as participants in 3-month study to define Italy's contribution to the Space Station Program. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127. "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," February 26, 1990)
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