(1E) STS 122 Post Launch Mission thread

[bobblebob]

Damn just put Nasatv on, missed it <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <br /><br />Anything of note that we dont already know?

 

[3488]

Looks like Atlantis is fit for re-entry. There will still be further analysis of the right OMS pod <br />blanket, but does not appear to be detrimental. Heat shield is in good shape all over.<br /><br />Installation of Columbus is still on track.<br /><br />Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Cheers <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />Apart from the minor issue with Hans health (which appears to be cleared up now), everything is going well.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Not really. They added the extra day, which was inserted today. Thet first spacewalk starts early tomorrow afternoon your time (~ 8:45 CST, 1445 UT) or earlier with Love replacing Hans, then unless there's any further developments, back to the plan.<br /><br />OMS pod focused inspection ongoing today, by tomorrow they will have evaluated the results.<br />To me, I'd suspect it's a non issue, but that's just my view. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Thank you. Yeah from what ive seen and heard the OMS pod doesnt seem like a threat. Its a 1.5 inch 'tear' for want of a better word, and they have said its in a place that doesnt get that hot during reentry

 

[bobblebob]

Just been checking the landing time aswell. Deorbit early afternoon UK time a week on Tuesday. Will have to work a few extra hours this week so i can get home and watch it

 

[roocnu]

A couple of weeks ago, I turned to this forum for some advice on seeing a launch. My group and I just returned to Toronto (blah! blowing winds and snow) from Orlando, and had an absolutely amazing time in and around the KSC.<br /><br />To cut a very long story short, we ended up watching the launch from the causeway! Yep, we made it there. Very lucky, and sooooo happy. What an amazing experience. I made the one "newby" mistake of trying to take pics instead of just watching, but anyway, it was something that will stay with me for a very long time.<br /><br />I am already planning the next trip down. Thank you again to everyone who chimed in with advice a couple of weeks back.<br /><br />Katrina <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Why have Nasatv dropped all comms between the ISS and the ground?

 

[erioladastra]

"And yes, I realize that the campout to purge oxygen will not have started yet if the spacewalk is on monday. I'm still pretty sure, though that Love will do the first EVA. Well, at least I haven't heard anything to the contrary. <br /><br />Campout starts in a few hours with Stan and Rex. EVA 2 will be on Wednesday with Stan/Hans and Rex. EVA 3 will be on Friday with Stan and Rex.

 

[erioladastra]

"Just heard on german radio that the ESA issued a statement concerning Hans Schlegel: There were some parameters causing concern yesterday, but todays examinations showed him to be in perfect health. He will take part in the second space walk."<br /><br />Not sure where they got this or are just making it up. Nothing is decided at this point.

 

[erioladastra]

"OMS blanket "tear" is 1.5 x 1.5 inch "<br /><br />2.3x2.3 with the tip sticking up about 1.5"

 

[MeteorWayne]

They haven't, listening to them right now. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Ah back again now

 

[MeteorWayne]

They don't talk all the time <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Was about an hour of no sound seemed odd. Just realised i had my speakers on mute <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /><br /><br />

 

[MeteorWayne]

Also, I notice that the new NASA TV online setup disconnects you after a certain (rather long) amount of time.<br />If there's a still image on the screen, it might be best to refresh the connection. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Really, never noticed that. How long are we talking? i tend to play it in Real Player now (even tho i dont really like the player) but it allowed me to have it in a small window in the corner of my screen

 

[MeteorWayne]

Say between 1 1/2 and 3 hours.<br />Just check it once in a while.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

I was connected non stop during the countdown to launch, never did that once for me. Strange <br /><br />Have they had any luck with the GPC yet?

 

[MeteorWayne]

Could just be a glitch on my end, who knows.<br /><br />My point is if you see a still image and have no sound, might be worth checking <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[turbopause]

I regularly leave NasaTV running for 5+ hours without problems.<br /><br />I use these links...<br />Media Channel:<br />http://www.nasa.gov/145590main_Digital_Media.asx<br />Public Channel:<br />http://www.nasa.gov/55644main_NASATV_Windows.asx<br /><br />On most systems these should open up in Windows Media player and let you go full screen/windowed/however you like it.<br /><br />Enjoy <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br />

 

[bobblebob]

"Not sure where they got this or are just making it up. Nothing is decided at this point"<br /><br />It was from Dr Volker Damann, Head of the Crew Medical Support Office at ESA's Astronaut Centre (EAC)

 

[Zipi]

Nasa TV is staying connected 2 hours at the time. For some reason at the lanch time after two hours of watching Nasa TV the connection reseted itself automatically... It occured always excatly when two hours has been passed: connection dropped and automaticaly reconnected. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Huntster]

The default Windows Media Player ASX files contain a line of code (<DURATION VALUE="120:00.0"/>) that instructs WMP to shut down the connection after two hours. I expect this is to help save on bandwidth costs when folks turn on the stream, watch, and then walk away to do something else.<br /><br />The RealPlayer streams do not do this, so that is an option if you want to avoid the timeout. However, it is very simple to save the ASX file to your computer and edit out that line of code in Notepad. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Although it doesnt appear to be a concern, clearly a full tile falling off isnt a good thing so soon after lift off. Are Nasa looking into the cause of it?