STS-117 (13A) Mission- Part III

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jschaef5

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""Seems to be a lot of traffic on the road in the background, would that be a public road? Seems pretty close... " <br /><br />No that is not a public road ! "<br /><br />Well it's a main road (I believe its Lancaster Blvd) on the AFB but the AFB is not open to the general public.<br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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ozspace

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Just wondering, I assume there is an available hanger at Edwards for an orbiter should weather or dust storms threaten post landing, correct?
 
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dreada5

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I take it the crew have been transferred now.... no shuttle walkaround???<br /><br />Well it's not like Soyuz, where the crew climb out of the capsule with a big grin and sit in rocking chairs and blankets, drinking hot chocolate! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" />
 
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jschaef5

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Do you know what the coef of drag is or a rought estimate for the orbiter in the configuration it is in during final approach? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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ozspace

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"Do you know what the coef of drag is or a rought estimate for the orbiter in the configuration it is in during final approach?"<br /><br />Don't they say "slightly better than a brick"? <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <br /><br />Edited to add the quote
 
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MeteorWayne

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That's pretty close.<br />If you were flying into your local airport on a commercial flight at that angle,<br />you'd be invoking any diety possible <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br />And planning a wash trip when you got home <img src="/images/icons/wink.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>
 
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bpcooper

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"It , alsmost never rains there..........It is no problem if the Orbiter gets wet."<br /><br />STS-104 was postponed over two weeks after STS-98 was rained on at EAFB for four solid days; its tiles had to be dried once it got back in the OPF with heat lamps 24/7. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>
 
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deapfreeze

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Another great mission.. Well done Crew, Nasa and all involved. I am looking forward to the next mission. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#0000ff"><em>William ( deapfreeze ) Hooper</em></font></p><p><font size="1">http://deapfreeze-amateur-astronomy.tk/</font></p><p> </p> </div>
 
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jschaef5

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"We need an audio replay so we can hear the two sonic booms!"<br /><br />I thought the sonic booms were a bit weak, but out here we are used to fighters going supersonic much lower. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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My decoder ring doesn't include PAQ? <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>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Wonder what it is for a brick? <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> <br /><br />Edit, hey we can have a little fun now, can't we? <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>
 
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ozspace

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They are zoomed in on the left OMS pod and it does seem to show something lifted, or at least a shadow of something. Not sure if it is the same area as the repair but looks close.
 
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dreada5

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<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>They show the HUD view from about an easterly heading, all the way around to wheel stop.<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br /><br />Yeah, on final approach it looks like they're on a steep nose dive!
 
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dreada5

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<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>I take it the crew have been transferred now.... no shuttle walkaround??? <p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br /><br />Yeah i know its kinda sad that i'm replying to myself here...lol <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />but looking at NASA-TV, a lot of people on the ground... are the crew doing a walkaround now?
 
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jschaef5

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"They managed to get the sound of that hovering Huey in the background during the closeout, ...forever!"<br /><br />I can still hear the helicopter every once in a while.... i think its getting aerial views.<br /><br />And thanks for finding the coef of drag.<br /><br />How long does it usually take until they start taxiing it off the runway? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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deapfreeze

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To everybody who made the mission happen. Great work everyone. Thanks for keeping the posts up to date. My internet connection has been hit and miss I am in the middle of changing providers. I did get to see shuttle land at work lucky me. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#0000ff"><em>William ( deapfreeze ) Hooper</em></font></p><p><font size="1">http://deapfreeze-amateur-astronomy.tk/</font></p><p> </p> </div>
 
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bobblebob

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Yeah cheers shuttle_guy, MeteorWayne and rest who have contributed to the forum. Great job by everyone and well done on getting Atlantis down safely.<br /><br />Overwhelming successful mission <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />
 
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Testing

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Just watched the PPOV replay. Outstanding! And right on the numbers. No double tap heard in LA. Bummer. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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SpaceKiwi

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<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>My decoder ring doesn't include PAQ<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br />I think you mean PAO? That's Public Affairs Officer, or NASA-speak for commentator (although they do a lot more than just commentate on NASA TV).<br /><br />Brilliant landing, and very interesting to see some different scenery this time around. Got a bit concerned when it looked like Fatboy Slim or Moby had moved into the commentary position to start mixing the dance floor version of the final few minutes, but Kylie came through in the end! <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>
 
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SpaceKiwi

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<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>najaB!!!!!!!!!!! <br /><br />Welcome back guy! We were all worried what had happened, and why you had vanished.<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br />I heartily second the sentiment! Your contributions have been missed around M&L, and I wonder if this small foray signals your return to the fold? <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>
 
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strandedonearth

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Glad to see the bird is back home safe and sound after an awesome mission. The ISS is looking great, can't wait to see it with another pair of wings.
 
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superluminal

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I'm lost for word to express my joy.<br />Thanks for allowing this entity to learn from people in the know.<br />Dang I'm happy. <br />Well done.<br />I'm alone eating baked beens from this tin can, that taste excellent with the beer I toast to the success of STS 117.<br /><br />Cheers.<br /><br />Welcome home Atlantis and Crew.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><strong><font size="3" color="#3366ff">Columbia and Challenger </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="3" color="#3366ff">Starships of Heroes</font></strong></p> </div>
 
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bobblebob

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When do they begin to fly the shuttle back to KSC? And how much would something like that cost?
 
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