Soyuz TMA-6 is away!

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Coming up to the deorbit burn in a few minutes. Looking good so far. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

Swampcat · Apr 24, 2005

Deorbit burn complete. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> ------------------------------------------------------------------- "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."Thomas Jefferson </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Burn complete. Time for 'lady gravity' to reintroduce herself to a couple of 6-month absconders. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Yes, timely reminder of that SG. That makes me think of the Columbia re-entry video also, not that it would have made a difference for them. <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> I wonder why they don't have the Soyuz up on the main map board? Uh-oh, here comes Rob! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

redgryphon · Apr 24, 2005

Hey, I like Rob! He-of-the-incredibly-long-sentence. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Couple of minutes to module separation and entry interface.

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Yeah, he'd be my favourite NASA commentator. It won't be the same if he's not there to call '114's launch, and they use Scott Bakula instead. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

redgryphon · Apr 24, 2005

ISS crew can see the entry glow of the Soyuz! Great images of all three modules.

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Wow! All 3 modules, what a great shot! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

redgryphon · Apr 24, 2005

I thought I heard a camera shutter clicking away. Hopefully the ISS crew got some good photos too.

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Looks like they could be slightly early. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

They don't deploy the comms until after touchdown now, don't they? Ooops, Kylie just said they have comms with TMA-5. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

Swampcat · Apr 24, 2005

Pilot chute deployed. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> ------------------------------------------------------------------- "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."Thomas Jefferson </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Looks the same size to me, SG. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Will Rob be getting the landing on his satellite phone, or can we expect some live feed from the Russians? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

najab · Apr 24, 2005

Yes, the SAA does look bigger than in the past. I don't remember it touching both South Africa and so far inland in South America before.

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Maybe they have reconfigured some of the beams? Oh dear, I think I better shut up now. <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

najab · Apr 24, 2005

I don't know if it's seasonal, but I know it's variable. I've just never seen it that big on a NASA tracking map. As an aside, it's also slowly drifting West - in 50 years or so it should be centered over Patagonia.

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Sounds dryish, as they are calling in additional helos. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Sorry, I meant in the context of how muddy they had been worried it might be. Hmmm, the info seems a little contradictory from Kylie. I assumed when they called the additional helicopters in, they were signalling a better than anticipated LZ condition. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Roger that. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Wow, TMA-5 had a splashdown. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Yes, it looks like we won't be seeing the guys until they get back to their medical tent in town at the earliest. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

Nice videophone footage of the guys. Red Bull will be happy for the publicity I imagine too. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

redgryphon · Apr 24, 2005

I don't recall the press/PAO having this much access in the past. There seems to be photographers everywhere, and they just showed what looked like an interview with Sharipov. It's interesting, but seems a bit chaotic.

SpaceKiwi · Apr 24, 2005

I dunno, there always seems to be a bit of a media/officials scrum around Russian space events. I found the numbers surrounding Expedition 11/Vittori on the journey to the pad even more surprising. Anyway, it's good to see this re-entry went largely without incident. It's cleared the way for everyone to focus on the next cab off the rank, STS-114. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

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