Space Shuttle Return to Flight - Pt. 2

[shuttle_rtf]

Priceless info, SG. Many thanks.<br /><br />Just got sent issue 30 of USA Update (Magazine). What a superb publication!!

 

[najab]

I guess switching stacks is going to be easier than unapplying the 'mod' that was applied to the current ET. I'm sure I could look this up, but have you guys ever had to do a stack swap before?

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Ian - go to specific threads, this is only about Return to Flight of Shuttle Discovery...if you want to put up your post counts (hmm) go to 'free space'. This is a great thread and very informative, so don't go messing it up please, cheers.

 

[zavvy]

Adrian... you've turned blue! <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

[shuttle_rtf]

All hail the new moderator? And he knows his Shuttles <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[najab]

I like blue, but I think I look better in...whatever you call this colour <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[zavvy]

Hang on..now you're orange.. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" />

 

[mrmorris]

<font color="yellow">"I think I look better in..."</font><br /><br />I say you should use black text. With black text on a black background, you can make your title 'The Stealth Mod'. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[shuttle_rtf]

There's nothing funny about spelling it colour <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[drwayne]

In the immortal words of Mr. Spock<br /><br />"Are you sure it isn't time for a colorful metaphor?"<br /><br />Sorry for the noise, couldn't help it.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

You have done un-stack and re-stack quite a bit - one would assume.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

Well, you have to remember, I am the sort of guy who refers to a $5 bill in my wallet as "quite a bit" of money<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[georgeniebling]

and this person is an actual Astronaut and not "just" (I hate using that term) a United Space Alliance technician?<br /><br />The question is: Why? Couldn't a technician do the same thing?

 

[georgeniebling]

one fo the female Astronauts took a swing at an Engineer? I miss this story before ... so please tell!

 

[georgeniebling]

What is a Silver Snoopy?

 

[georgeniebling]

Wayne, if I'm understanding the thread ...<br /><br />the difference here is that it won't be a un-stack/re-stack but a removal of an Orbiter from one stack to another one ....<br /><br />so there will be two stacks (in which bays?)<br /><br />will the Orbiter be removed from one stack and moved to the other or will the "new" stack come to the Orbiter?

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<font color="yellow">will the Orbiter be removed from one stack and moved to the other or will the "new" stack come to the Orbiter?</font><br /><br /><br />If it happens, the former. <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>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<font color="yellow">What is a Silver Snoopy?</font><br /><br /><br />Check this link out:-<br /><br />http://www.hq.nasa.gov/osf/sfa/snoopy.html<br /><br /> <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>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<font color="yellow">She even came into my office one day and asked if it was OK that she and Pam Melroy, Joe Tanner and Mike Anderson write her up for a Silver Snoopy.</font><br /><br /><br />I know you are a very modest man, SG, but would it be rude of me to ask if you have ever been the recipient of a Silver Snoopy? With your long and distingushed career, it's hard to imagine you wouldn't have been in the running for one many times over the years. <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>

 

[drwayne]

In some commands, coins can serve a similar role to an SS. It is far from universal though, some commands give out coins like water.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[haywood]

I noticed that during the TCDT that the Orbiter hatch remained open.<br />Is that because of safety concerns or for ventilation during the test?<br />

 

[drwayne]

Cool. A process that is known to be tough and fair makes awards a positive factor in morale and productivity. I have seen situations in which awards/non-awards were arbitrary/political, and they become a drag on morale.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[najab]

><i>I was honored by the astronauts with a Silver Snoopy after a full up launch simulation in 1985.</i><p>I'm afraid to ask...was it in the house when you went to Houston? More importantly, was it there when you got back??!?!?!</p>

 

[najab]

That $%^# ex-wife of yours!!!!<br /><br />At least they didn't get the pin itself.

 

[SpaceKiwi]

I thought I heard Cdr Collins talking about a second tanking test in the last 24 hours. Perhaps I read it here. Anyway, I have the impression that they want to re-tank and see if the ECO problem shows itself again? Maybe to check the ice situation of the ET as well?<br /><br />Although, if they re-tank and the ECO glitch does not manifest itself again, then what? That sounds like one of those 'unexplained anomalies' that SG said causes all kinds of paperwork and safety headaches. <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>