STS-115 Status - Part II

[bushuser]

So, you are suggesting an impact this size to the TPS, even the leading edge RCC, would be survivable. What areas could such an impact cause more critical damage?<br />A window? A hydrazine tank? I know it's a nasty question, and one you guys have already considered.

 

[ozspace]

Does anyone know how long the MLP will stay at pad 39B? Are they waiting for the work on other high bay to finish before moving off to make way for STS-116?

 

[spacester]

STS-115 Launch as seen from ISS!<br /><br />http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=3183 <br /><br />Apologies for any duplication, I don't recall seeing this before. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[spacester]

D'oh! I'm sorry, my bad! I should've slowed down and taken a better look, huh?<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/blush.gif" /><br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[subzero788]

I've seen this pic before, it was taken by a high altitude chase plane IIRC

 

[erioladastra]

Which if I recall was the case for the other radiator door hit (the largest to date; this is the second largest).

 

[MeteorWayne]

Those darn humans cluttering up space again!<br /><br />Just curious s-g, are you aware of any analysis of MMOD hits which gives the percentage that are man made vs. micrometeoroid? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

I'll try and wade through the NASA site, but it doesn't seem like something they would put on a public page. Not to hide anything, but due to lack of interest.<br />There ain't many of us technical nerds <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>