Phoenix Mars Lander.

3488 · Jul 16, 2007

Cheers MeteorWayne. Lets hope the map I posted above is showing SIX successful landing sites!!!!!!!!! Fascinating thread started here by exoscientist (Bob Clark). Anyone with any interest in this mission should click on the link above. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

rybanis · Jul 16, 2007

Bump-assist ala MW! Its interesting to see JUST how north Phoenix is going to be... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Jul 16, 2007

It is interesting. About 69 degrees north. It promises to be a very interesting mission. Viking 2 holds the record latitude for a successful landing on Mars at 48 degrees north. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

3488 · Jul 16, 2007

Bump. Do not want to lose this. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

abq_farside · Jul 17, 2007

Bump - trying to get it in the top 5 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Don't let who you are keep you from becoming who you want to be! </div>

rybanis · Jul 18, 2007

Ok, so if the timeline is still accurate, mating of the heat shield and the payload is happening today. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

jimfromnsf · Jul 19, 2007

"it is good to see that all appears to be going well with MPL. " MPL crashed on Mars in 1999

centsworth_II · Jul 19, 2007

Re: "MPL" Don't know if it's an official name or anything, but "Mars Phoenix Lander" is the title of this thread. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 19, 2007

MPL was the Mars Polar Lander. I guess Phoenix will have to be acronym free for now. Not good to share that one! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

centsworth_II · Jul 19, 2007

I haven't seen an acronym used, but the NASA web site refers to it as the Phoenix Mars Lander. (See under "mission news") http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/main/index.html <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 21, 2007

07.20.07 George H. Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 STATUS REPORT: ELV-072007 EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE STATUS REPORT Mission: Phoenix Location: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility Launch Pad: 17-A Launch Vehicle: Delta II 7925 Launch Date: Aug. 3, 2007 Launch Time: 5:35:18 a.m. EDT Mating of Phoenix to the upper-stage booster occurred Tuesday, July 17. Spacecraft engineers installed the heat shield onto the cruise stage Thursday, July 19. This was the last major milestone in spacecraft processing before going to the launch pad. Technicians are installing the integrated Phoenix payload into the payload transportation canister today. Phoenix will be transported to Pad 17-A for mating to the Delta II on Monday, July 23. At Pad 17-A, a simulated flight test of the Delta II was performed on Tuesday, July 17. This is an electrical and mechanical test of all events that the first and second stage of the vehicle will perform during ascent. A "LOX leak check" was conducted on Wednesday, July 18. This involves loading the Delta II first stage with liquid oxygen to verify its integrity and also serves as a countdown certification for the launch team. To subscribe to the list, send a message to: ksc-subscribe@newsletters.nasa.gov <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 23, 2007

07.23.07 Dwayne Brown/Tabatha Thompson NASA Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1726/202-358-3895 dwayne.c.brown@nasa.gov George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 george.h.diller@nasa.gov Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory 818-354-6278 guy.w.webster@jpl.nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY: 38-07 NASA SETS MEDIA EVENTS FOR PHOENIX LAUNCH ON AUG. 3 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch of NASA's Phoenix Mars lander is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 3, from Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. There are two instantaneous launch times, 5:35:18 and 6:11:24 a.m. EDT. NASA's Launch Services Program at the Kennedy Space Center is responsible for the launch of Phoenix aboard a Delta II rocket. United Launch Alliance is conducting the launch service for NASA. Should the launch be postponed 24 hours for any reason, the launch times are 5:26:31 and 6:02:55 a.m. EDT. For a 48-hour postponement, the launch times are 5:17:23 and 5:53:59 a.m. EDT. The Phoenix spacecraft will land in the arctic region of Mars and attempt to answer questions such as: Can the Martian arctic support life? What is the history of water at the polar landing site? How is the Martian climate affected by polar seasonal change? To answer these questions, Phoenix uses some of the most sophisticated and advanced technology ever sent to Mars. A robotic arm on the lander will dig through the soil to the water ice layer underneath, and deliver soil and ice samples to the mission's experiments. On the instrument deck are miniature ovens, a mass spectrometer, an atomic force microscope and a "chemistry lab in a box" to analyze the samples. Imaging systems will provide an unprecedented view of Mars. Also in <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · Jul 23, 2007

Thank you very much MeteorWayne, for your updates. I think I will take time out from work on Friday 3rd August 2007 to watch the launch on NASA TV & hopefully share it here on SDC. I am eagerly awaiting this fascinating mission. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

bobblebob · Jul 23, 2007

Thats what im doing <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> Took the whole day off

MeteorWayne · Jul 23, 2007

Not sure that's a great idea considering Florida weather, but it is in the very early morning there, so thunderstorms shouldn't be a problem <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · Jul 23, 2007

I hope it will be too early in the morning for thunderstorms to brew up. I just hope that it goes well & am really quite anxious about this launch. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 29, 2007

07.27.07 George H. Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 George.H.Diller@nasa.gov STATUS REPORT: ELV-072707 EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE STATUS REPORT Mission: Phoenix Location: Launch Pad 17-A Launch Vehicle: Delta II 7925 Launch Date: Aug. 3, 2007 Launch Time: 5:35:21 a.m. EDT Phoenix was transported to Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for mating to the Delta II on Monday, July 23. The flight program verification test was conducted successfully on Wednesday, July 25. This is an electrical test that confirms the Delta II and Phoenix are working together as an integrated system. Technicians are installing the Delta II payload fairing around the Phoenix spacecraft Friday. The Delta II second stage is scheduled to be loaded with its complement of storable propellants on July 31. The mobile service tower, or gantry, is scheduled to be retracted from around the Delta II at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, for launch the next morning. Previous status reports are available on the Web at: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/launchingrockets/status/2007 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · Jul 30, 2007

Thank you very much again MeteorWayne. You have been the bearer of very good news twice (DAWN also). Mars Phoenix Lander in FINAL preparations for launch. Very, very exciting indeed. This is really great stuff. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

3488 · Jul 30, 2007

Looks like the weather is likely to co-operate. Found this from Spaceflightnow.com. Launch weather forecast Posted: July 30, 2007 Forecast for Friday, August 3 Issued: Monday, July 30 Launch Weather Team: 45th Weather Squadron Synoptic Discussion: "Widespread afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected every afternoon over the next few days. Combination of deep tropical moisture, a weak frontal trough, the daily onset of the west coast and east coast sea breezes, and favorable steering wind pattern will concentrate all activity on the eastern half of the Florida Peninsula. Conditions begin to improve late week as high pressure builds in, and slightly lower moisture levels. "During the countdown and launch window, the only concerns will be for late night cumulus clouds forming along the coast and possible anvil clouds form nearby thunderstorms over the Gulf Stream." Clouds: Cumulus scattered at 3,000 feet and tops at 12,000 feet; Cirrostratus scattered at 28,000 feet and tops at 30,000 feet Visibility: 10 miles Launch Pad Winds: Southerly from 200 degrees at 5 gusting to 10 knots Temperature: 73 to 75 degrees F Relative Humidity: 90 percent Weather: Thunderstorms over the Gulf Stream Probability of Violating Weather Constraints: 20 percent Concerns: Cumulus Cloud Rule, Anvil Cloud Rule. 24-hour Delay Forecast Saturday's Probability of Violating Constraints: 20 percent Concerns: Cumulus Cloud Rule, Anvil Cloud Rule Times of note Friday's launch times: 5:35 and 6:11 a.m. EDT Saturday's launch times: 5:26 to 6:02 a.m. EDT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lets hope that the weather will continue to co-operate. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 30, 2007

Pardon my skepticism, but 20% sounds optimistic <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> I hope they are right, and my "gut" is wrong <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

jimfromnsf · Jul 30, 2007

It is the perfect time to launch for this month. Only drawback is tower roll back the previous night can run into T-storms problems

bpcooper · Jul 31, 2007

Launch has been postponed 24 hours to Saturday. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -Ben </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 31, 2007

Launch of the Phoenix lander bound for Mars has been postponed a day because of anticipated bad weather impacting fueling of the Delta 2 rocket's second stage at pad 17A today. Liftoff has been rescheduled for early Saturday morning. The weather outlook for Saturday morning's launch times predicts an 80 percent chance of favorable conditions, with clouds the only worry. Spaceflightnow link Also from there, here are the launch times (these are 1 second windows) Date Instant One 93-degree azimuth ............................Instant Two ............................99-degree azimuth August 3 5:35:18 a.m. 6:11:24 a.m. August 4 5:26:31 a.m. 6:02:55 a.m. August 5 5:17:23 a.m. 5:53:59 a.m. August 6 5:07:48 a.m. 5:44:32 a.m. August 7 4:57:36 a.m. 5:34:29 a.m. August 8 4:46:45 a.m. 5:23:52 a.m. August 9 4:35:51 a.m. 5:12:57 a.m. August 10 4:24:24 a.m. 5:01:38 a.m. August 11 4:12:14 a.m. 4:49:39 a.m. August 12 3:58:26 a.m. 4:36:55 a.m. August 13 3:44:52 a.m. 4:23:21 a.m. August 14 3:30:30 a.m. 4:08:51 a.m. August 15 3:13:45 a.m. 3:53:18 a.m. August 16 2:57:25 a.m. 3:36:33 a.m. August 17 2:38:04 a.m. 3:18:22 a.m. August 18 3:15:51 a.m. 3:54:59 a.m. August 19 3:00:50 a.m. 3:39:36 a.m. August 20 2:44:09 a.m. 3:23:08 a.m. August 21 2:26:03 a.m. 3:05:22 a.m. August 22 2:06:37 a.m. 2:46:03 a.m. August 23 1:43:32 a.m. 2:24:47 a.m. August 24 1:18:59 a.m. 2:01:02 a.m. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

bpcooper · Jul 31, 2007

Actual times are a few seconds later in the latest update; 5:26:34 and 6:02:59. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> -Ben </div>

MeteorWayne · Jul 31, 2007

Thanx. I can get an extra 3 seconds sleep before the alarm goes off <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

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