STS-114 Post-mission discussion thread.

[georgeniebling]

SG, you mentioned that the SCA can no longer release the Shuttle while in flight ... I assume this ability was removed following the Drop Tests of Enterprise.<br /><br />Iguess it makes sense ... seperating a Shuttle in an emergency would:<br /><br />A) be just as complex as before except the Shuttle would be unmanned this time<br /><br />B) it would result in an unmanned (and uncontrolled) Shuttle plumetting to the ground and (potentially) creating more collateral damage than the SCA/Shuttle combo would ... ie, two crash sites instead of just one.<br /><br />Am I on target?

 

[georgeniebling]

and then there is the case of The Dave Mathews Band and their tour bus, quite literally, dumping their, uhmmm, matter into the Chicago River ... and onto a passing tour boat.<br /><br />and so somehow we're back on-topic to the MLPM and the lucky guys that get to open it.<br /><br />and where *does* all that material *go* once it is offloaded? The local landfill?

 

[georgeniebling]

I was asking about the ... organic matter ....

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>The current (fluid) plan is to have the SCA and Orbiter arrive Sunday and do a fly over of the Cocoa Beach area.<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br /><br />Isn't Cocoa Beach somewhere near the North Island of New Zealand? <img src="/images/icons/smile.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>

 

[radarredux]

> <i><font color="yellow">This could be really good: "%#&@ it, were gonna fly as is, use safe haven if needed and get he ISS finished"</font>/i><br /><br /> /> <i><font color="yellow">or really bad: "%#&@ it, were not gonna fly any more shuttles"</font>/i><br /><br /> /> <i><font color="yellow">Or...probably just the confirm a March target...</font>/i><br /><br />Curtain number three !<br /><br />I do like the way Griffin responds to questions. He seems direct and honest. I hope this doesn't get him in trouble.</i></i></i>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

I hope his wife DOES look good in these! <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>

 

[georgeniebling]

Kiwi ... HUH????? Did I miss something?<br /><br />Poster: SpaceKiwi<br />Subject: Re: STS-114 Post-mission discussion thread. <br /><br />I hope his wife DOES look good in these! <br /> <br />

 

[lunatio_gordin]

... lol. Very nice. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" />

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Sorry george, I was rather obtuse with my comment I guess. Radar made the general observations about Blinky Griffin that he is a basically a straight shooter and that he hopes Griffin's candor doesn't get him into trouble.<br /><br />I considered his penchant for unabashed honesty in answering questions for a moment, and put that together with one of the universal questions wives/girlfriends like to ask of us. Namely, do they look good in <insert item here />?<br /><br />QED, my earlier comment. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><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>

 

[georgeniebling]

yes, dear ;-)

 

[drwayne]

May you have a most enjoyable time at the party!<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]

I am near (maybe) to getting my new pickup - nah, that doesn't compare to yours....<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>Perhaps so, I hope to find out some day. This refers to our Florida beach !<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br /><br />Sorry SG, just having a little joke with myself again. My intimation about Cocoa Beach being close to NZ was just a little wishful thinking on my part. You mentioned the SCA would be doing a fly-around, presumably so that folks can enjoy the sight of Discovery in their skies.<br /><br />As I say, I was just 'wishful thinking out loud' that it would be nice if Cocoa Beach was just down the coast from NZ, so we could enjoy seeing Discovery in our skies also. <img src="/images/icons/smile.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>

 

[drwayne]

Perhaps a pre-flight enima is in order?<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><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]

"The Shuttle's flight and refueling stops depend on weather along the route. Weather restrictions may cause unexpected changes to the flight path and arrival delays."<br /><br />Yep, pretty much what SG said.<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[spacefrak]

Hi! <br />I read at Nasaspaceflight.com that Discovery is about to embark for returnflight.. 0600 PST? Can't wait to see some images! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[spacefrak]

Found it.. "currently scheduled to depart this morning at about 10:30 EDT" <br />Ok, this gives me time invite myself at friends place and faasstt connection to see Nasa-Tv..<br />Maybe if I bring a six-pack for him aswell this plan is gonna work.. (it will be about 8 pm. fridaynight so he won't mind <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> )

 

[drwayne]

Cool. Safe trip all!<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[emerrill]

From the NASA RTF site:<br /><br />The pair will make a refueling stop at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma and then, weather permitting, continue on to an overnight stop at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Arrival at Kennedy is expected late Saturday morning. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[emerrill]

"Hey bob, grab your broom and lets close the landing gear doors."<br /><br />http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/images/content/125495main_sts-114_EC05-0166-28_200.jpg<br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[drwayne]

Thanks sir! Not the answer I wanted, but thanks!<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[emerrill]

"They just assist the hydraulic actuators in closing the Nose gear doors."<br /><br />Yeah sure. Thats what you tell the public, but I know the truth. You guys probably use duck tape to hold the doors shut once you get them up there too.... <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />-eric <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[mrmorris]

<font color="yellow">"...an overnight stop at Barksdale Air Force Base..."</font><br /><br />Dang -- I used to live at Barksdale when my father was in the Air Force. He was the Deputy Commander of Maintenance for the base -- could have gotten me ringside seats to the landing. Mind you this was... lesse... about two years before the shuttle first flew. Nevertheless, an interesting thought given an alternate timeline. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

 

[jero]

Barksdale, La..... Wait I live in Louisiana. I wonder how far away it is from Baton Rouge and weather it would do any good to drive out there after work. <br /><br />Ok after a little research I discovered that Barksdale is near Shreveport La. The opposite end of the state from me. Oh well. One day I will get to see the shuttle.

 

[shuttle_rtf]

>Duct tape is a trade name we call it "gray tape"<<br /><br />Aww, I prefer "Space Tape" <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />