(1E) STS 122 Post Launch Mission thread

[3488]

Yes, the head of the German Space Agency DLR was just on. Of course DLR are a <br />major player with the Columbus Science Module.<br /><br />There were apparently three minor foam losses, all very minor & all well past the point of danger.<br /><br />This was a wonderfully clean launch. <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>

 

[thor06]

I thought the "flames" were particles of the little bit of atmosphere hitting the vehicle. Yes..no? <br /><br />looks even cooler at night...I've seen greens and light blues <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

"Yes, the head of the German Space Agency DLR was just on"<br /><br />He certainly likes Nasa, couldnt compliment them more. Or "Naza" as he says <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

[3488]

The manifest of shuttle flights appears to stand in light of today's successful launch.<br /><br />Endeavour still slated for STS 123 in March, with Japan's KIBO Science module.<br /><br />Discovery still slated for STS 124 in April.<br /><br />Atlantis is still scheduled for STS 125 Hubble Space Telescope upgrade / servicing <br />mission in August with Endeavour for STS 400 if needed for rescue.<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>

 

[3488]

I think NAZA is due to his accent. Well he should be extremely grateful to NASA.<br /><br />Without NASA, DLR will not be able to do all of what it has been able to do. After all,<br />Atlantis is delivering one of their major projects into space to the ISS.<br /><br />He should be also grateful to Russia too, launching ESA hardware also.<br /><br />What he said is so true.<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>

 

[3488]

Congratulations to all involved. Well done shuttle_guy & thank you very much.<br /><br />Atlantis just passed over the Pacific coast of Mexico, almost completing the first orbit of mission STS 122.<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>

 

[bobw]

<font color="yellow">I thought the "flames" were particles of the little bit of atmosphere hitting the vehicle. </font><br /><br />That was my first thought too. I think, though, that by the time the engines shut down it should be high enough that there isn't that much air. I'm no expert though.<br /><br />A later thought was maybe unburned exhaust from the APUs hitting the main engine flames. It seemed like a halo effect. Very pretty. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

I assume that the Shuttle Cargo Bay is not pressurised??<br /><br />Just keep mentioning on NASA TV that the Columbus Science Module will be exposed to the<br />space environment for the first time when they have opened.<br /><br />Does this suggest otherwise??<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>

 

[3488]

Confirmation of Payload Bay Doors have successfully opened. Will be great to see video<br />of the Columbus Module in the cargo bay.<br /><br />No problems with the freon cooling hoses etc.<br /><br />Atlantis approaching the UK, Ireland & Western Europe.<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]

Columbus ingress Monday 3pm ET according to the Flightplan

 

[bobw]

Maybe they mean the sunlight hitting it? You're right about the cargo bay venting to the outside, it depressurizes on the way up and repressurizes on the way down. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

Atlantis passing over northern Spain, crossing Spain in an east south east direction.<br /><br />KU Band antenna being deployed.<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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

In other words, it's not sealed <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>

 

[bobw]

Hooray! With the freon hose working they are good to go!<br /><br />I wonder if they get bored driving the arm for tile inspections. It is very hard to watch on TV. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

If it was your life (and that of those who follow you) I bet it's not too boring. <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>

 

[3488]

That was what my query was. Commentary seemed to suggest that it was pressurised, but maybe<br />my condition affects how I analyse what is being said. <img src="/images/icons/crazy.gif" /><br /><br />I did think the Payload Bay was not pressurised.<br /><br />KU Band antenna being tested, post deployment.<br /><br />Atlantis approaching Libya & Egypt.<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>

 

[3488]

Atantis 142 miles over the Sahara Desert, southern Libya & Egypt, northern Chad & Sudan borders.<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>

 

[bobw]

I don't type clearly too. It isn't sealed. It is always at the same pressure the outside of the bay is. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

Atlantis about to cross the equator over Kenya.<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]

Ok now im annoyed. Just put Sky News on and thier Breaking News ticker says "Nasa officials say at least 3 pieces of foam came off Atlantis during liftoff.<br /><br />Firstly, it didnt come off Atlantis it came off the ET. Secondly this is normal and less than usual!!!<br /><br />Its still scrolling along now like its some massive news

 

[thor06]

"Ok now im annoyed. Just put Sky News on and thier Breaking News ticker says "Nasa officials say at least 3 pieces of foam came off Atlantis during liftoff. "<br /><br />lol maybe the tease will work and people will tune in to hear everything is fine. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[3488]

KU Band antenna is working perfectly.<br /><br />Does look like that SKY is blowing this out of ALL proportion.<br /><br />Yes three TINY peices of foam did come off the ET, but were so small & well above the<br />point of being dangerous.<br /><br />SKY is just sensationalising.<br /><br />This has been a most incredible launch, Atlantis & her crew are safe & are doing just<br />fine.<br /><br />Atlantis passing over Madagascar & out over the Indian Ocean.<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]

"SKY is just sensationalising"<br /><br />True, but ive been particularly annoyed recently with the UK media. Ive heard every day for the past 2 weeks about Britney. Im sure they will report tomorrow what she had for breakfast. But not once do they report on a shuttle being launched with a European module inside.

 

[Smersh]

It's not just Sky that's sensationalising about the foam that fell off. They just mentioned it on BBC TV News as well.<br /><br />In fact they even mentioned a spacewalk to inspect the damage, but I'm guessing the inspection spacewalks are routine these days anyway, aren't they? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <h1 style="margin:0pt;font-size:12px">----------------------------------------------------- </h1><p><font color="#800000"><em>Lady Nancy Astor: "Winston, if you were my husband, I'd poison your tea."<br />Churchill: "Nancy, if you were my wife, I'd drink it."</em></font></p><p><font color="#0000ff"><strong>Website / forums </strong></font></p> </div>

 

[larper]

No, they are not. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><strong><font color="#ff0000">Vote </font><font color="#3366ff">Libertarian</font></strong></p> </div>