STS-114 Mission Update Thread

[shuttle_rtf]

Forget GMT.<br /><br />It's 8:51pm UK Time, 3:51pm EDT. Why US sites keep quoting GMT is beyond me.

 

[georgeniebling]

hehehehe anyone have pictures of Jessica Rye? <br /><br />Are there any websites carrying the feeds?<br />Comcast isn't kind enough to provide NASA TV. <br /><br />

 

[jaredgalen]

Thank you, 8:51. Got it.

 

[rvastro]

You guys better knock off the coffee---you are gonna miss the launch.<br /><br />"Where were you when Discovery lifted off?"<br /><br />"Uhhhh, I was taking a leak...." <img src="/images/icons/blush.gif" />

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Hehehehe, T-10 minutes and holding it in. <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>

 

[najab]

><i>"3:51 p.m. EDT (1951 GMT)" yet the clock at the top of the page indicates a GMT launch time of about 20:51 GMT.</i><p>The author's article is correct - 1551EDT is 1951GMT. The UK is currently on BST (one hour ahead of GMT), giving you 2051BST (watch then!!!).<br /><br />Note that the JavaScript clock at the top of the page depends on the timezone set on your computer, if it isn't set to summer time the times will be 1 hour off.</p>

 

[najab]

><i> T-10 minutes and holding it in. </i><p>Then you've got a strong bladder....considering the 20 minute built-in hold at T-9 minutes! <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /></p>

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Or get yourself a VAB pulled up to near the telly.<br /><br /><br /><br />Vehicle Assited Bog <img src="/images/icons/crazy.gif" />

 

[marslauncher]

10th cup of coffee, off to have another 2 <br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> my computer is in direct line of sight to my bathroom, I wont miss anything <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[marslauncher]

Just found this, pretty cool<br /><br />http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/video45m.html

 

[backspace]

When I first heard her this morning, I wasn't sure what you guys were talking about, but now, I agree. Her voice is like shoving a cheese grater into my ears. It also sounds like she's got swimming noseplugs on.<br /><br />However, she's still got a cooler job than I'll ever have, so more power to her!

 

[backspace]

Photo OP (maybe some network video) scheduled for 10:15EST.

 

[SpaceKiwi]

GEORGE!!! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.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]

Yay! George Diller is on! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[backspace]

HOORAY FOR GEORGE!

 

[marslauncher]

WOOHOO!

 

[erauskydiver]

Ugh, streaming video and audio is already getting choppy! Oh well, when they light the candle, I'm running up to the roof of where I work anyway.

 

[marslauncher]

Wonder when the next weather update will be, those grey clouds dont look good.

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Wonder how bright the shirts will be for crew brekkie. <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>

 

[backspace]

fueling complete. ET stable pressure. Weather expected to move to the West prior to launch.

 

[redgryphon]

George just said the effects of the seabreeze are already beginning, somewhat earlier than expected. I hope this means it will be more likely the breeze will have pushed the storms inland by 3:51 pm.

 

[marslauncher]

and as I typed that George gave the latest update, clouds building a little earlier than forecast but still go for launch, <br /><br />Cool the "Cutting of the Cake"

 

[redgryphon]

No bright shirts. <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <br /><img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <br /><br />Like the guitar, though!

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Yeah, little disappointing. Wonder what Steve was playing on the guitar ..... a little Floyd maybe? <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]

Watch out for SG! <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>