STS-114 Mission Update Thread (Part 3)

[tap_sa]

I added a strategic smiley to indicate the seriousness of the post <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

[najab]

Did they say exactly how long before? I've watched the ET camera a few times and I didn't see it.

 

[chmee]

Where is a good video link to the ET camera of the Shuttle launch? I have seen Msnbc's video but they had only a couple short shots from the External Tank. Is there a link somewhere from the ET during the whole launch.<br /><br />Thanks in advance!

 

[haywood]

My mistake Tap_Sa.<br />

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Just got out of bed after a couple of hours sleep. Important questions first ... who's the babilicious CAPCOM on at the moment? <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <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>

 

[redgryphon]

Here you go, Kiwi.

 

[larper]

Hmm. She is my age and single. Ok....<br /><br />"I want to see a Space Shuttle Launch and marry an astronaut!". <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><strong><font color="#ff0000">Vote </font><font color="#3366ff">Libertarian</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[shuttle_rtf]

I thought they had let Jessica lose on the CAPCOM for a second.<br /><br />That'd of been fun.<br /><br />"And Discovery, Houston, can you errr, do that thing where errrr, just press some buttons, thanks in advance" <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />I'm too cruel for my own good sometimes <img src="/images/icons/crazy.gif" />

 

[redgryphon]

Hey s_g! Thanks, and congratulations on a great launch!

 

[erauskydiver]

Job well done Shuttle_Guy!!!

 

[Testing]

In case it got lost 10 pages back SG, well done to all involved! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[marslauncher]

Bravo to both KSC and to Houston, Well done Shuttle_Guy.<br /><br />Any word from you on possible debris?

 

[drwayne]

Does the timing of the SRB sequence take into account the rocking of the stack?<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[lunatic133]

Great job Dave and all else who made this amazing day possible! Hard fought and well earned <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />Watched the launch this morning but havent had a chance to post about it until now. I had to watch on NASA TV on my laptop because I'm staying on campus for the week and we don't have NASA on the local cable. I had to keep myself from screaming with excitement in a room full of studying people when Discovery lifted off!

 

[najab]

Yes! T-0 is timed for exactly when the stack passes back through vertical.

 

[dreada5]

YES!!!! I posting all the way from England, UK! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />A great launch for Discovery. I'm also glad to post in such a cool community coz I was reading a lot of the posts at http://news.bbc.co.uk and read too many negative comments. Its seems like a lot public in the UK but also elsewhere including the States are ignorant to NASA new vision for space exploration and also of the purpose of space exploration in general, its a shame!<br /><br />Still, there are those like myself in the UK that are always glad to see a successful launch! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /><br /><br />Just been watcing NASA TV live coverage. Commander Eileen is just cool! I like her. It seems like the crew have been very productive upon arriving in orbit and are ahead of the operations schedule slightly!<br /><br />Wohoo!

 

[erauskydiver]

They just informed the crew of the debris noticed. Two events: one was noticed by the ET cam, and another by ground-based radar.

 

[redgryphon]

The imagery team is meeting at wakeup (12:40 am EDT) and will discuss the debris. No changes to tomorrow's procedures.

 

[redgryphon]

oooh, WB-57 replays coming up! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[strandedonearth]

Good work and congrats to SG and everyone else involved, it's good to see that beautiful bird up in the air, er, above the air again <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Great work SG!<br /><br />Some amazing views of the launch on NASA TV at the moment.

 

[tap_sa]

Is it just my stream or does the WB-57 footage flutter <i>a lot</i>.

 

[drwayne]

Thank you for not starting that with "Yes Wayne, you senile old coot" - I was having one of those things disappearing from my brain box faster than they come in moments...<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[marslauncher]

Is there any more inside information relating to the two debris incidents, I take it the leading edge sensors have not detected any problems?<br /><br />Thanks<br />

 

[redgryphon]

Mars, the leading edge data has not reached the ground yet. It has to be collated onboard by the laptop network and will be sent down tonight.