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

[rybanis]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Test of repaired toilet underway on ISS <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>When reading this statement...my mind thought of a somewhat comical scene.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Goodness!&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[neuvik]

<p>They're about to start the ingress of the KIBO labratory on NASA TV.</p><p>NASA TV has not mentioned any time frame as of yet.&nbsp; EDIT: uh, looks like its going to be in a few minuets<br /> </p><p>http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html</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>

 

[neuvik]

<p>Hatches open! 2:06PM (PST)&nbsp; "It looks empty but is full of dreams!"</p><p>I like the open sign haha.</p><p>I wonders how long it will take till they can get the research equipment set up.</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>

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

Certainly is a big sucker! Loads of room in there. maybe it could be used as their assemably hall <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------- </p><p>Wanna see this site looking like the old SDC uplink?</p><p>Go here to see how: <strong>SDC Eye saver </strong>  </p> </div>

 

[neuvik]

Yea you got that right, lots of room there.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If I was up there I'd totaly make a collapsable ping pong table out of paper mache from all their old log, and report papers hah. <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>

 

[lampblack]

<p>Did anyone else think the astronauts frisking about in the newly opened Kibo looked an awful lot like a school of dolphins enjoying a leisurely frolic?</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Did anyone else think the astronauts frisking about in the newly opened Kibo looked an awful lot like a school of dolphins enjoying a leisurely frolic? <br /> Posted by lampblack</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>lol, that was some great footage.&nbsp; Garret Reisman is such a ham!&nbsp; Too fun.</p><p>EVA2 was another spectacular day in space.&nbsp; We even got a little wave from Ron Garan.&nbsp;</p><p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZnAEiuOyk</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">&nbsp;lol, that was some great footage.&nbsp; Garret Reisman is such a ham!<br /></font><strong>Posted by thor06</strong></DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reisman missed his calling as a synchronised swimmer.&nbsp; His routine in Kibo was impressive for his abilty to stop with no discernable movement in any direction.&nbsp; You could tell he has been in weightlessness for an extended time.&nbsp; With the mission seeming to go by the book, I'm also enjoying the glimpses they have been sharing of the off-duty time down the Russian end.&nbsp; Last night's highlights package featured Buzz Lightyear making an appearance, and the camera operator made a point of zooming in on all the little personal items attached to the walls.&nbsp; Best of all were the tins of Russian chow, with a translated English label which read "Appetising Appetiser" ... yumm!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SK&nbsp; <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/15/14/8f1fc596-c4a4-49c9-be9a-dab8861240b1.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'>&nbsp;Reisman missed his calling as a synchronised swimmer.&nbsp; His routine in Kibo was impressive for his abilty to to stop with no discernable movement in any direction.&nbsp; You could tell he has been in weightlessness for an extended time.&nbsp; With the mission seeming to go by the book, I'm also enjoying the glimpses they have been sharing of the off-duty time down the Russian end.&nbsp; Last night's highlights package featured Buzz Lightyear making an appearance, and the camera operator made a point of zooming in on all the little personal items attached to the walls.&nbsp; Best of all were the tins of Russian chow, with a translated English label which read "Appetising Appetiser" ... yumm!!&nbsp;SK&nbsp; <br /> Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ha ha yeah!&nbsp; I saw the " "Appetising Appetiser" on Reisman's day in the life video, funny.&nbsp; Have you seen his PAO downlink with the Colbert Report? It is really funny and I think it is one of the best NASA plugs ever.&nbsp; I joined the Colbert Nation after seeing it. </p><p>Colbert/Reisman PAO:</p><p>http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/videos.jhtml?videoId=167610</p><p>Reisman day in the life:</p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyjRc_oxKV4 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;lol, that was some great footage.&nbsp; Garret Reisman is such a ham!&nbsp; Too fun.EVA2 was another spectacular day in space.&nbsp; We even got a little wave from Ron Garan.&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZnAEiuOyk <br />Posted by thor06</DIV><br /><br />Did you see his interview from the ISS on the Colbert Report?</p><p>He was really funny!</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>

 

[thor06]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Did you see his interview from the ISS on the Colbert Report?He was really funny! <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>I actually watched it for the first time a few days ago, brought tears to my eyes.&nbsp; I don't know how I missed it when it originally aired.&nbsp; I love the Colbert Report.&nbsp; Since watching it I've been running around like a kid with a new toy, showing it to anyone, and everyone.&nbsp;</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">I actually watched it for the first time a few days ago, brought tears to my eyes.&nbsp; <br /></font><strong>Posted by thor06</strong></DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Watched it this morning, he's a personable and funny guy, though I think his "Day In The Life" video shows it to better effect.&nbsp; And, for my money, Clay Anderson has been the most amusing Station resident so far.&nbsp; It is great that NASA has these kinds of guys on the payroll.&nbsp; If it translates into kids thinking about science and space as an eventual career path, these guys are&nbsp;performing a&nbsp;valuable additional function.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SK&nbsp; <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/15/3/6f3f3bae-9edc-4913-83d3-60541292ccfc.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'>&nbsp;Watched it this morning, he's a personable and funny guy, though I think his "Day In The Life" video shows it to better effect.&nbsp; And, for my money, Clay Anderson has been the most amusing Station resident so far.</DIV></p><p>Agreed the "day in the life" vid shows Garret at his best, relaxed and himself.&nbsp; Are there any vids of Clay?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp; Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>It is great that NASA has these kinds of guys on the payroll.&nbsp; If it translates into kids thinking about science and space as an eventual career path, these guys are&nbsp;performing a&nbsp;valuable additional function.&nbsp;SK&nbsp; <br /> Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;This gets an AMEN!&nbsp; In fact I would like to see scripted "TV moments" on EVAs.&nbsp; I think Fossum took a personal moment on EVA2 where he hung under station from a (pole?),CNN's Miles O'Brian asked about it.&nbsp; I'm thinking, lets get the news organizations involved, set up 2-3 "events".&nbsp; I remember when they hucked the space suit.&nbsp; How about chucking buzz lightyear<img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />, or glow sticks at night?&nbsp; They could push away from station and test the double tethers.</p><p>I should also note that, amusing astronauts are generating new intrest in voting adults too.&nbsp; My Mom, who has always encouraged my space obsession, and some of my colegues who might watch launch and landing, are rivoted by this missions coverage and personalities like no other before. &nbsp;&nbsp;</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]

<p>Looks like today's final spacewalk will start about an hour early.</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>

 

[bobble_bob]

<p>Hey guys,&nbsp;</p><p>Arrived back home yesterday from my 2 week holiday so been catching up on the latest news both for STS and Pheonix. Glad to see both are doing well. I managed to see the launch live from an Internet Cafe in a Spanish campsite of all places <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cool.gif" border="0" alt="Cool" title="Cool" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[thor06]

<p>They did it again!&nbsp; Best EVA footage EVAR! <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></p><p>All activities complete plus several get ahead tasks.</p><p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4MVjWzrzs</p><p>The STS124 Mouseketeers!</p>http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg47/wntvcom/sts124crew.jpg<p><br /> <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/7/13/c7e97949-4e69-4433-9d83-e566c5cc087b.Medium.jpg" alt="" /><br />&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[bpfeifer]

<p>I know I'm a little behind, but I just watched the Kibo opening video and wanted to pass on a few cultural notes.</p><p>The little blue and white curtain they hung outside Kibo's door is a noren, and not surprisingly, the hiragani written on it spels out Kibo (actually it spells kibou).&nbsp; Noren are usually hung outside common resturants like ramen and soba and yakinikku shops, and bars. This is especially true if they want to look rustic or old fashioned. They are also hung over the entrance to public baths. </p><p>The "Welcome" signe the Japanese astronaut held up immediatly upon entering said, "Irashaimase." Whenever you walk into a Japanese store, this is what the shopkeepers shout out to welcome you to their business.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;So I have to ask, which is Kibo, a bar or a bath?</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Brian J. Pfeifer http://sabletower.wordpress.com<br /> The Dogsoldier Codex http://www.lulu.com/sabletower<br /> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;&nbsp;So I have to ask, which is Kibo, a bar or a bath?&nbsp; <br />Posted by bpfeifer</DIV><br /><br />It's THERE! <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> <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>Today's events, Mission STatus Briefing 2:45 EDT, followed by farewell and Hatch closing 3:57 PM EDT (1957 UT)</p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p>Undock is tomorrow 7:42 AM EDT (1142 UTC), Flyaround 8:11, final departure 9:25 AM EDT.</p><p>Mission Status Briefing 2PM EDT</p><p>Glast Launch Coverage (on the Media Channel Only) begins 9:45 AM 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>Hatch closing in about half an hour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I was thinking, I can't wait for the fly around image of the station. With the KIBO module, Soyuz, Progress, and Jules Verne attached it should be wuite an image!!</p><p>Unfortunately, the next 10 days I have no visible passes from the ground here in NJ. CAn't wait to see how bright it is when the early morning visible overflights begin in about 2 weeks.</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>

 

[3488]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'><font color="#ff0000">Hatch closing in about half an hour.&nbsp;I was thinking, I can't wait for the fly around image of the station. With the KIBO module, Soyuz, Progress, and Jules Verne attached it should be wuite an image!!Unfortunately, the next 10 days I have no visible passes from the ground here in NJ. CAn't wait to see how bright it is when the early morning visible overflights begin in about 2 weeks. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</font></DIV></p><p><strong><font size="2">Shame you cannot see the entire assembly with Discovery attached!!!!!!!!!!</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="2">Andrew Brown.</font></strong></p> <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]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Shame you cannot see the entire assembly with Discovery attached!!!!!!!!!!Andrew Brown. <br />Posted by 3488</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I agree <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br /><br />I believe only a cooperative flying saucer can help with that, though.</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 about to undock live on NASA TV</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'>Discovery about to undock live on NASA TV <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />Inspection under way. <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>

 

[nibb31]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;I agree I believe only a cooperative flying saucer can help with that, though. <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>There have been pics taken of the ISS with a shuttle orbiter from a soyuz that was relocating to another port, but it was several years ago and the ISS wasn't as complete as it is now.</p><p>Will such a photo opportunity happen again ? Are there any plans to relocate a soyuz while an orbiter is docked to the ISS ?</p><p>Edit: While searching for those pics, I found this video taken with a telescope, pretty cool ! </p>