Discovery: ISS 1J Mission (STS-124) Post Launch Thread

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Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>The briks that hit the water were thrown about 2,000 ft.The biggest problem is the entire area is now contaminated. The refractor bricks contain asbestos.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Posted by shuttle_guy</DIV><br /><br />Was there a water flow problem or is this considered normal wear and tear? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Testing]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Probably however debris could have ricocheted back to the vehicle. <br />Posted by shuttle_guy</DIV><br /><br />I imagine they will take a good look during the upcomming RPM. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bpcooper]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;Thanks Ben, he did a great job and managed to collar even more 'expert comments' folks to add colour than George normally does.&nbsp; I think I'm right in saying there has been one other PAO do the countdown commentary on one occasion since RTF?&nbsp; I don't suppose you know who that was?Diller is the undisputed king of countdown though.&nbsp; There's something very reassuring about his voice.&nbsp;SK&nbsp; <br /> Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Well George Diller and Bruce Buckingham were the regulars (as was Lisa Malone) from the late 80s onward. Lisa did he last launch with STS-105; and Bruce did his last at STS-116. Since RTF, George did 114, 115, 117, 118, 122, 123. Bruce did 121, 116. STS-120 was the first and last by Mike Currie. &nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;Well George Diller and Bruce Buckingham were the regulars (as was Lisa Malone) from the late 80s onward. Lisa did he last launch with STS-105; and Bruce did his last at STS-116. Since RTF, George did 114, 115, 117, 118, 122, 123. Bruce did 121, 116. STS-120 was the first and last by Mike Currie. &nbsp; <br />Posted by bpcooper</DIV><br /><br />Nice image of the debris hitting the water, Ben. Per your wishes, I did not post it here, but linked to the article.</p><p>Discovery moving in on the station, in view. Docking may be a few minutes late, which could be interesting as the Phoenix News Conference is due to start only 6 minutes after the scheduled time of 1:54 EDT.</p> <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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Discovery directly below the ISS, about to beging RPM.</p><p>7 minutes behind schedule, so docking predicted at 2:01 PM EDT.</p> <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>

 

[montmein69]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> the pad damage must be repaired before the next mission which is the Hubble mission.<br /> Posted by shuttle_guy</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I read on wikipedia about launch pad 39-B :</p><p><font color="#ff0000">&nbsp;Despite the turnover of the pad from Shuttle operations to Constellation operations, the pad is still being kept in "reserve" status for the upcoming STS 125 flight to repair the ailing Hubble Spacxe Telescope. This is due in part that NASA cannot launch both STS-125 and the STS-400 rescue flight from LC39A at the same time,</font></p><p>&nbsp;Is this wrong ? I mean, is LC 39-B definitively unusable for a shuttle launch ? </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Nice image of the debris hitting the water, Ben. Per your wishes, I did not post it here, but linked to the article.Discovery moving in on the station, in view. Docking may be a few minutes late, which could be interesting as the Phoenix News Conference is due to start only 6 minutes after the scheduled time of 1:54 EDT. <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>&nbsp; Thanks to MW and SG for the info on the pad.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;Wow the pre- RPM is just breathtaking, such incredible video. 10 min behind now I think they said.</p><p>P.S. Is Navias the commentator? I'm hoping I have the voice with the correct name now.</p><p>&nbsp;Oh No!&nbsp; Out of TV COM range...&nbsp; Does anyone know what it would take to fill in TV COM gaps? </p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;I read on wikipedia about launch pad 39-B :&nbsp;Is this wrong ? I mean, is LC 39-B definitively unusable for a shuttle launch ? <br />Posted by montmein69</DIV><br /><br />What that says it IS usable until after the Hubble mission. It is being kept in that state until then, but would only be for a potential resue mission, not for STS-125 itself. <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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>What that says it IS usable until after the Hubble mission. It is being kept in that state until then, but would only be for a potential resue mission, not for STS-125 itself. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />RPM in progress, unfortunately no current KU band vido from ISS, only stills from the orbiter. <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>

 

[bpcooper]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp; P.S. Is Navias the commentator? I'm hoping I have the voice with the correct name now. <br /> Posted by thor06</DIV></p><p>Yes, Navias is doing docking right now.&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[shuttle_guy]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Was there a water flow problem or is this considered normal wear and tear? <br />Posted by Testing</DIV></p><p>The bricks were on the side of the flame trench so there was no water flow on them. Just the SRB exhaust.<br /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[shuttle_guy]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;I read on wikipedia about launch pad 39-B :&nbsp;Despite the turnover of the pad from Shuttle operations to Constellation operations, the pad is still being kept in "reserve" status for the upcoming STS 125 flight to repair the ailing Hubble Spacxe Telescope. This is due in part that NASA cannot launch both STS-125 and the STS-400 rescue flight from LC39A at the same time,&nbsp;Is this wrong ? I mean, is LC 39-B definitively unusable for a shuttle launch ? <br />Posted by montmein69</DIV></p><p>All remaining Shuttle launches are to fly off of pad A. The next launch is early October. IF a Hubble rescue mission is required it would launch off of pad B a few days after the Hubble launch. The damaged pad was pad A.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>30 feet to go, no pause, moving in for final approach</p> <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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Capture confirmed at 3 minutes after the hour.</p> <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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Capture confirmed at 3 minutes after the hour. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />The bell has been rung! <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>

 

[neuvik]

<p>w00t!&nbsp; Congrats again STS-124!&nbsp;&nbsp; How long will it take before the hatch can be opened? edit: Hah 2 hours, thanks NASA TV </p><p>&nbsp;Does the shuttle keep running on fuel cells for their systems, or does the ISS help power?&nbsp; Just curiouse. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000">I don't think I'm alone when I say, "I hope more planets fall under the ruthless domination of Earth!"</font></strong></p><p><font color="#0000ff">SDC Boards: Power by PLuck - Ph**king Luck</font></p> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>The bell has been rung! <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>The impact was cool, I don't think I have seen the camera shake before.&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Retraction to hard mate underway....</p> <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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Hatch Opening 2:36 PM CDT (3:36 PM EDT, 1936 UT, et al....)</p> <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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Post MMT briefing NET that :45 after the hour (7 minutes from now)</p> <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>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<p>Briefing underway now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SK&nbsp; <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/11/15/eb4fcb49-8dbb-48a1-bfbd-aca2a2d65eb3.Medium.gif" alt="" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><em><font size="2" color="#ff0000">Who is this superhero?  Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!</font></em></p><p><em><font size="2">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</font></em></p><p><font size="5">Bring Back The Black!</font></p> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Briefing underway now.&nbsp;SK&nbsp; <br /> Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV></p><p>It will be so neat to see 2 shuttles at 2 pads.&nbsp; Am I correct, that we will see this for Hubble mission?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anyone remember "Moonraker" <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'><font color="#3366ff">It will be so neat to see 2 shuttles at 2 pads.&nbsp; Am I correct, that we will see this for Hubble mission?<br /></font><strong>Posted by thor06</strong></DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yes, there will be Stacks on both Pads to support the Hubble mission.&nbsp; We discussed this back in the Uplink days and it has happened a number of times over the course of the Shuttle Program, though is certainly a rare event.&nbsp; It last occurred in July 2001 with Atlantis and Discovery and, obviously, this is the&nbsp;final time we will see such a sight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SK&nbsp; <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/1/1/c17763b4-3492-4569-a118-a6721a0d6cd7.Medium.gif" alt="" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><em><font size="2" color="#ff0000">Who is this superhero?  Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!</font></em></p><p><em><font size="2">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</font></em></p><p><font size="5">Bring Back The Black!</font></p> </div>

 

[sprockit]

All I can say is the damage really illustrates the power of the SRBs.&nbsp; It looks like the concrete on the sloped side is pushed out, like some kind of over pressure behind it.&nbsp; If so, one wonders what structural problems exist that are not obvious.&nbsp;

 

[Cosmos80]

<p>Does anyone know how to obtain the HD version of a launch replay?&nbsp; And no, I don't mean the replay of the regular media feed, I'm talking about from one of the isolated cams, specifically the launch pad cam as seen at <u><strong>5min 30 sec. into this clip:</strong></u></p><p>&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfHy59Nc5EI</p><p>Wasn't that one of the all-time finest launch sequences, complete with Discovery eclipsing the sun, and the dramatic deep blue sky?&nbsp; Imagine it in HD!&nbsp; Where would one look for that?&nbsp; (I don't see any sign of it on NASA's page)&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>