STS-116/12A.1 Status

[MeteorWayne]

Heard on the news this AM that odds of acceptable weather have increased from 30 to 40% <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>

 

[racer7]

The AP reported a scrub this morning, but they seem to have retracted the story.

 

[vladimage]

yea it is scrubed. <br />anyone know where i can get the live feed when they do launch? and live nasa feeds when they dock?<br />

 

[bobw]

I heard of the scrub on radio news when I went out shopping this morning. Flame trench and Spaceflightnow both say the mission is still go but running behind schedule. It sounds to me like it depends on starting the fueling process by 12:30 EST. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[baktothemoon]

They still are showing the launch as go on NASA.gov they just updated it and it says they are still go with a launch at 8:47 EST. It all depends on if the tanking takes place now, btw, if they are still going when do our astronauts strap it?

 

[bobw]

They are supposed to be suited-up and head to the pad at 5:00 so it will probably be around 5:30 when they start entering the ship. <br /><br />Edit:<br />They have started cooling down the fuel lines so it looks like another nail-biter tonight with the weather. Thursday was a real roller coaster ride green-red-green-red LOL. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobw]

They topped off the fuel cell reactants yesterday so they can try again tomorrow. I think the H2/O2 is the only thing that needs to be serviced during the launch window but I could be wrong. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[thor06]

I would love to see another night liftoff!<br />I hope the weather cooperates.<br /><br />Oh.. I get all giddy about the launches also, lacuna, it's not weird it is f-in incredible. Most complex machine ever built!<br /><br />In fact if NASA TV could get they're act together we might entice more people into the excitement.<br /><br />captions...pic in pic...better commentation/production values..oh and can we please get rid of the 4 hour blocks of programming! lol <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> <font color="#0000ff">                           www.watchnasatv.com</font></p><p>                          ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </p> </div>

 

[strandedonearth]

I take it the ECO sensors have been behaving normally, for once?

 

[baktothemoon]

They should hold a contest for who can design a new ECO sensor that doesn't crap out two weeks before the launch. I bet some high school kid could make one that would work.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Tanking operations complete, closeout and final inspection crew arriving at the pad. <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]

Wayne's weather update T-5 Hr<br />Just looking at current conditions, and realizing there's still 5 hours to go....<br />Clouds don't look bad at all. There's one solid line to the north, but at this time appears to be drifting north.<br />One more broken line aligned with the Cape, but that appears to be collapsing with the diminishing sunlight.<br />Showers are far away and don't appear to be approaching or developing nearby.<br />Concern is the wind, Melbourne Beach reports surface winds NE @ 13 mph. <br />I'm not sure what the precise wind criterea are, and don't have data yet on winds aloft; I'll poke around for that.<br /><br />Weather Wayne<br /> <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]

T-4 Hr Weather Wayne update.<br />Clouds: Continuing to diminish, solid line to north still drifting north.<br />Showers, none anywhere nearby, none developing nearby.<br />Winds, worse this hour: NE 16+22<br /><br />WW <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>

 

[brellis]

they're "gettin' on the bus!" as spike lee might say... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>

 

[vladimage]

this is cool. its all go at this point. the weather is looking good. <br />watching it on Nasa TV

 

[MeteorWayne]

NE 16 right now, no gusts.<br />If one of our inside guys show up, I'd be interested to know what the wind limits are that would preclude launch.<br />I'm searching for that info. <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>

 

[kurros]

SpaceFlightNow mentioned 15 knots was the limit for a night landing.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Thanx, just found that myself, that's 17.2 mph, so with current wind speeds of 16 mph, it's right at the edge. <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]

So am I correct that such winds would not be as much of a problem is aligned with the runway? <br /><br />Not much difference today, since it is a crosswind, but for future reference. <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>

 

[erioladastra]

"I take it the ECO sensors have been behaving normally, for once? "<br /><br />Correct.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Seeing the shuttle all lit up is a beautiful picture.<br />It's the only time light pollution doesn't bother me <img src="/images/icons/cool.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>

 

[lacuna]

i'm actually watching the live feed via NASA TV online.. the 'captioned' one.. and it's not captioned. <br /><br />*grrrrrr*

 

[skippystars]

T-Minus 40 about now...looks like a launch, can't wait!<br /><br />

 

[scottcarlin]

They're 2 min into the T-20 Hold

 

[scottcarlin]

weather and winds are green right now 7:41 EST