STS-114 Mission Update Thread

[drwayne]

I'm not sure what you mean by boiloff in the current context.<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]

Since its the RCS system oxidizer, are you referring to disassociation of the N2O4?<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[Testing]

I read LOX but he say's OX, dis regard anything I said. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[backspace]

WHEW. I'm glad. My guess is replacing that would have been quite a big mess.

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Dennis is now projected to head towards Tampa. This is getting closer <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /><br /><br />Still could go anywhere I suppose.

 

[bpcooper]

That's not what I said on your forum, lol.<br /><br />The easternmost projection has it coming ashore just north of Tampa. The other projections have it still heading towards about Mississippi.<br /><br />Just cross your fingers it stays on the northerly track and doesn't turn east. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[rvastro]

The one I have up on my computer now has the storm making landfall near Pensacola on Monday. The next update should be coming out in a few hours.

 

[drwayne]

"The one I have up on my computer now has the storm making landfall near Pensacola on Monday"<br /><br />Darn, I hope they are wrong. We are still in bad shape after Ivan. If we get nailed with a Cat 3 now....I don't even want to think about it.<br /><br />Accuweather analysis puts it a little further west, like Ivan's track, which is no help.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[bpcooper]

The 5pm models now have it back towards the west as originally predicted. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

Great. A track like Ivan. I want to be west of 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>

 

[hurricane4911]

Of course, I want it to stay well west of the Cape.<br /><br />But here in Tampa, I would like Dennis a little further west, like Texas!<br /><br />Some day, I'll have to tell you guys and gals about the eve of the final 2004 Florida hurricane Frances. There was a wine and blues street party in downtown Dunedin, and people were getting pretty wierd.<br /><br />

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Cool. I'll go there as I've got lots of questions on how this all works.<br /><br />Meanwhile, latest from www.floridatoday.com is:<br /><br /> />The storm had top sustained winds of 80 mph and was moving west-northwest close to 14 mph. It was forecast to be anywhere from the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to the Florida Keys over the weekend.<br /><br />Forecasters said Dennis could be a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 111 mph to 130 mph by the time it enters the Gulf of Mexico. But they also caution that their ability to predict a storm's strength isn't very good that far in advance.< <br /><br />130mph - is that bad as far as these things go?

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Already on that thread and that above was related to the Cape, given it's from a story relating to the potential rollback.

 

[henryhallam]

<font color="yellow"><br />I did write all of the other software that controls the OMS/RCS.<br /></font><br /><br />!! Now that is something pretty cool right there.

 

[henryhallam]

Impressive stuff nonetheless.

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Just to drag it off-topic again for a moment, do you have to/will you want to take retirement when it arrives, SG?<br /><br />I imagine there is probably a rule which compels you to do so and, with your recent health troubles, you may be looking forward to taking it.<br /><br />However, I'm sure most of us regulars around here will understand and appreciate the great passion you have had for the space program, and I'll bet USA/NASA will be sorry to lose someone of your immense experience and expertise. <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]

I knew you really enjoy your work, so it's excellent news that there is no manditory retirement and you aren't going to be forced out before you're ready to step down.<br /><br />If you're still fighting fit and up to the challenges, why not continue on. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say it's great to know we will be enjoying your contributions from inside KSC's fence for some years to come. <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>

 

[emerrill]

"How long would it take to close out the pad in preperation for an emergency rollback?"<br /><br />For that matter, what is the total turn around time. how long does it take to get the shuttle back to launch ready after a roll back?<br /><br />Im really really hoping it doesnt have to roll back. Ive never seen a launch before, and my wife bought me a trip to the cape, im there the 12 through the 18th. I figure with simple weather delays, the odds should be good it would get off by then, but if it rolls back, it seems like that would be impossible (to me, I just cant remember the recycle time for the roll back)<br /><br />Thanks<br />-Eric <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[ozspace]

".....do not plan on rolling back"<br /><br />This is good to hear, and terrific that you plan to be part of the next great adventure. SG, that's one heck a of CV you got there! And we appreciate the effort you take to share your wealth of experience and up-to-date 'inside' news & views with us all, thanks.

 

[bpcooper]

Last rollback was STS-98. Original date was Jan 19; new date Feb. 6, and then 7th but that was for a different reason.<br /><br />19 to the 6th was 18 days...exactly what the 31st is to the 13th. Would probably not be worth the try (imagine four rollbacks!). <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[henryhallam]

Thanks for the updates.

 

[mrmorris]

<font color="yellow">"However I am not NASA..."</font><br /><br />That reminds me of the quote from the dinosaur in Toy Story: <i>"I'm from Mattel. Well, actually I'm from a smaller company that was purchased by Mattel in a leveraged buyout."</i> <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[najab]

Hey! That's not fair, there are real workers at NASA too. Well, that is assuming they dont' <i>both</i> have the same day off. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

[bpcooper]

Unplanned NASA meeting underway right now (530) to discuss rollback preps. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[emerrill]

Ahhh, you're killing me.<br /><br />I hope they aren't going to roll back. I may cry if I miss the launch (I leave the 18th).<br /><br />-Eric <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>