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

[sprockit]

That was Mir, not ISS

 

[Zipi]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>That was Mir, not ISS <br />Posted by sprockit</DIV><br /><br />I'm pretty sure that it was ISS, not MIR. MIR didn't had those XXL sized solar panels like ISS has. Also look at&nbsp;those thermal transfer panels (I'm not sure if this is a correct "word" for those things, but still) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[erioladastra]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I'm pretty sure that it was ISS, not MIR. MIR didn't had those XXL sized solar panels like ISS has. Also look at&nbsp;those thermal transfer panels (I'm not sure if this is a correct "word" for those things, but still) <br />Posted by Zipi</DIV><br /><br />There has been no Soyuz relocation during a docked Shuttle mission at ISS so such a picture could not have been taken.

 

[Zipi]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>There has been no Soyuz relocation during a docked Shuttle mission at ISS so such a picture could not have been taken. <br />Posted by erioladastra</DIV><br /><br />But that wasn't taken from the Soyuz... Look at nibb31's post:</p><p>"Edit: While searching for those pics, I found this video taken with a telescope, pretty cool"</p><p>I don't know if this kind of video even possible to take with telescope from earth, but looks pretty authentic to me...</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>At 11:55 AM EDT, there's a live interview event, including questions wrom WCBS in NYC.</p><p>The person asking the questions may be my friend Wayne Cabot, afternoon anchor.</p><p>I've sent him a few suggestions as to questions he might ask; have no idea if he'll use them, after all he's the reporter </p><p>It will be covered 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>

 

[derekmcd]

<p>Just heard about this... Any updates?</p><p><strong>http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,5143,700234469,00.html</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>HOUSTON &mdash; NASA engineers were trying to identify an object that floated away from Discovery and were analyzing a protrusion found on its rudder Friday, a day before the space shuttle was scheduled to land.</p><p> The two issues were noticed after a routine test of the spacecraft's flight control systems and steering jets.</p><p> The astronauts reported to Mission Control that they observed a rectangular object, about 1 to 1 1/2 feet long, floating away from the tail of the shuttle around the right wing. They also reported seeing something sticking out from the left side of the shuttle's rudder.</p><p> "We see a little bump kind of sticking out," shuttle pilot Ken Ham said.</p><p> Initial speculation by engineers was that the floating object could be something from the payload bay or a piece of ice. They said the protrusion might be a small piece of thermal insulation sticking out.</p><p> The astronauts sent down video and photographs for engineers to review.</p><p> "We'll take a look," Mission Control said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div><br /><div><span style="color:#0000ff" class="Apple-style-span">"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</span></div> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>NASA TV showing replay of the object floating away in a few seconds...</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><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>NASA TV showing replay of the object floating away in a few seconds... <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />Occured right after steering test. Current speculation is it may be a "thermal clip" from the speed brake.</p><p>Only used after touchdown</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>

 

[derekmcd]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Occured right after steering test. Current speculation is it may be a "thermal clip" from the speed brake.Only used after touchdown <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Yeah... cool.&nbsp; I just heard it was not a threat to them coming home.&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div><br /><div><span style="color:#0000ff" class="Apple-style-span">"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</span></div> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>At 11:55 AM EDT, there's a live interview event, including questions wrom WCBS in NYC.The person asking the questions may be my friend Wayne Cabot, afternoon anchor.I've sent him a few suggestions as to questions he might ask; have no idea if he'll use them, after all he's the reporter It will be covered on NASA TV. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />It's a good day when you hear your name mentioned on NASA TV!!! <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><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>It's a good day when you hear your name mentioned on NASA TV!!! <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p><br />He asked 2 of my questions <br />The first was of course about whether they can see meteors at night when they look down? "Yes we actually see quite a lot,&nbsp; When you see a lot, it can get a little worrisome at times because you know those things are flying right past you before they hit the atmosphere. "</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><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>He asked 2 of my questions The first was of course about whether they can see meteors at night when they look down? "Yes we actually see quite a lot,&nbsp; When you see a lot, it can get a little worrisome at times because you know those things are flying right past you before they hit the atmosphere. " <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />If anyone wants to listen, here's the link.</p><p>http://www.wcbs880.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=2672847</p><p>It's 7 1/2&nbsp;minutes long, and of course my questions are at the end.</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><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If anyone wants to listen, here's the link.http://www.wcbs880.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=2672847It's 7 1/2&nbsp;minutes long, and of course my questions are at the end. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />If the landing occurs tomorrow as expected, C-SPAN may cover it, since it is the weekend.</p><p>First opportunity at 11:15 EDT, second at 12:50 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>

 

[michaelmozina]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>He asked 2 of my questions The first was of course about whether they can see meteors at night when they look down? "Yes we actually see quite a lot,&nbsp; When you see a lot, it can get a little worrisome at times because you know those things are flying right past you before they hit the atmosphere. " <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Ya, I can understand why that might be a tad disconcerting.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> It seems to be a natural consequence of our points of view to assume that the whole of space is filled with electrons and flying electric ions of all kinds. - Kristian Birkeland </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Ya, I can understand why that might be a tad disconcerting.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Posted by michaelmozina</DIV><br /><br />Yeah, which is why I was disappointed that the focus of the second question went entirely over their heads. Hard to do in orbit!! They responded to the beauty, not the light pollution aspect... <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-yell.gif" border="0" alt="Yell" title="Yell" />&nbsp;As a meteor guy, I'd hoped they'd get it. Alas, the engineer focus is not the same as that of we who try and preserve our sky. <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>

 

[Zipi]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If the landing occurs tomorrow as expected, C-SPAN may cover it, since it is the weekend.First opportunity at 11:15 EDT, second at 12:50 EDT. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />Which will mean 18:15 EET = finnish time. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />&nbsp;Hopefully I can catch the landing... Somehow all these shuttle missions are so much intresting than any other space related activities. At least at the moment.... I have to confess this (after a few or more beers, but still) that somehow the space shuttle is the most geek inspiring gadget in the world, at least in my mind.</p><p>Probably I have to <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-embarassed.gif" border="0" alt="Embarassed" title="Embarassed" />&nbsp;this posting tomorrow, but now I won't. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Huntster]

<p>MeteorWayne, even if the focus wasn't perfect, you (by proxy) still got to ask the astronauts questions in-orbit.&nbsp; Pretty darn cool.&nbsp; Missed the live event, but was just watching the FD Highlights when I heard your name during the interview.&nbsp; One of those envious "gee whiz" moments </p><p>Also, regarding the piece that flew away today, I thought they said it was part of the thermal protection system that fit between the speed brake flaps.&nbsp; Completely non-critical after the shuttle reaches orbit, since it only provides protection against the engines firing.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'><font color="#3366ff">It's a good day when you hear your name mentioned on NASA TV!!! <br /></font><strong>Posted by MeteorWayne</strong></DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wayne, I'd have to suggest it's a great day!&nbsp; I've been at work today, so didn't have a chance to watch NASA TV or, indeed, get on here until now.&nbsp; When I got home I switched the TV on to watch the Flight Day Highlights, and just about fell off my perch when your name came up!&nbsp; Having questions you posed asked was cool enough, but to have your name broadcast in space ... that is absolutely outstanding!!</p><p>I'm pleased as punch for you.&nbsp; I can't wipe the smile off my face, and it wasn't even me they mentioned!&nbsp; Congratulations, it's definitely one for the memoirs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SK&nbsp; <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/2/13/c2f7adaa-3c0a-4d34-ad51-10a6ccf318bc.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>

 

[KF6BKA]

<p><img src="http://goes.gsfc.nasa.gov/goescolor/goeseast/hurricane2/color_med/latest.jpg" border="0" alt="latest colorized GOES-EAST image" width="900" height="750" /></p><p><br /><a name="contents" title="contents"></a><strong>Today</strong>...Partly sunny. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.</p><p>Hello all,</p><p>My name is Rich and&nbsp;I am new here. I'm a ham radio operator and very much a weather buff so I thought I would try to be helpful and post the current weather and such for landing. I will post an update when&nbsp;I get home from work around&nbsp;0930 CDT. &nbsp;</p><p>Looking forwward to getting to know you all,</p><p>Rich</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>Rich</p><p>KF6BKA</p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Today...Partly sunny. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.Hello all,My name is Rich and&nbsp;I am new here. I'm a ham radio operator and very much a weather buff so I thought I would try to be helpful and post the current weather and such for landing. I will post an update when&nbsp;I get home from work around&nbsp;0930 CDT. &nbsp;Looking forwward to getting to know you all,Rich&nbsp; <br />Posted by KF6BKA</DIV><br /><br />Welcome Rich!</p><p>I am also a weather nut, in addition to my meteoric focus a bit higher up in the atmosphere.</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>

 

[Swampcat]

<p>Welcome to the Community, Rich.</p><p>Yes, it looks to be a fine day for a landing. Everything looking good at the moment. Runway 15 chosen. Sun glare is a bit of a problem.</p><p>Looking forward to touchdown.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="3" color="#ff9900"><p><font size="1" color="#993300"><strong><em>------------------------------------------------------------------- </em></strong></font></p><p><font size="1" color="#993300"><strong><em>"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical. Unsuccessful rebellions, indeed, generally establish the encroachments on the rights of the people which have produced them. An observation of this truth should render honest republican governors so mild in their punishment of rebellions as not to discourage them too much. It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government."</em></strong></font></p><p><font size="1" color="#993300"><strong>Thomas Jefferson</strong></font></p></font> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>8AM Visible Sat</p><p>Doesn't get much better than that!<br /><img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/8/12/38239877-1e83-44b9-8c3c-bbad838bfa77.Medium.jpg" alt="" /></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>

 

[derekmcd]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If anyone wants to listen, here's the link.http://www.wcbs880.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=2672847It's 7 1/2&nbsp;minutes long, and of course my questions are at the end. <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Wow, MW, that was totally cool!!!&nbsp; I suppose that puts you in a bit of rarified air... not too many folks can claim to have a question answered by someone in space.</p><p>Anyway, here's to a routine landing... <br /> <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/7/11/871ce8dd-23c1-4833-8b26-e9426c2f483f.Medium.gif" alt="" /><br />&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div><br /><div><span style="color:#0000ff" class="Apple-style-span">"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</span></div> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Go for deorbit burn.... <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'>Go for deorbit burn.... <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />Good Burn, no trim required. Discovery is on the way home! <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>