STS-117 (13A) Mission- Part III

[MeteorWayne]

Unless you're in an F1 car, wouldn't want to see it in yer' rear view mirror!! <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>

 

[Testing]

Yeah Mr D I know, still bumms me out I did not hear Atlantis come home though. Thanks to you and all the other folks that made it happen. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[usn_skwerl]

speaking of not being home..how is she doing out in california? she about ready to take the trip yet? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[CalliArcale]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>No pint in post mortem.The maen are alive,more than enogh proof it was ok. <p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br /><br />Well, you know the old aviator expression: any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. If you can use the plane again, it's a great landing. This was therefore a great landing. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /><br /><br />That said, there most certainly was a post mortem. There is after every flight. In this case, there was some damage to the vehicle as SG described. Every aircraft should be inspected after every flight, from a Cessna to an SR-71, and the Orbiter is certainly no exception. <br /><br />EDIT: Additional curiosities from STS-3: it was the first flight with an unpainted ET, and the only flight ever to land at White Sands -- the latter fact meriting extra attention during postflight inspections. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#666699"><em>"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff."</em>  -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink"</font></p> </div>

 

[jschaef5]

Is it incorrect to call it the space shuttle during and after landing?<br /><br />I've heard some people say to only call it the space shuttle when its all stacked together otherwise its just the "Orbiter". <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[jschaef5]

Everyone seems to be calling it the shuttle... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[strandedonearth]

Well, you could say that this shuttle <b>mission</b> has landed... <br /><br />edit: that'll teach me not to preview my UBB codes....

 

[Testing]

Not separation damage? Estimated time to rework? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[scottb50]

No structural damage then? Is it something new, is 118 affected? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

Would not have thought so.<br /><br />It looks specific to STS-117, not a general problem, so should not impact on the schedule,<br />unless something more profound is discovered.<br /><br />Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[emerrill]

Just thought I would post this for that people who may not have seen it before. This image is from wikipedia, and is a much higher quality version than I have seen before. Im not sure which SCA is being used for this ferry, but the pic is from N905NA (it's one of the 3 attach points) and is great nerd humor. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[usn_skwerl]

<img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> ive used that very pic as my avatar on another message board for a while now. nerd humor indeed <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[scottb50]

Why is it damaging the bowl? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rocketwatcher2001]

This is a picture that my wife took from our front yard. Sorry it's so late, but she didn't show me until today....which would be grounds for divorce in any civilized country. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[haywood]

Are there any pictures showing the Orbiter mounted on the SCA with a view of the attach points?<br />

 

[jschaef5]

They pushed the departure back another day now? I thought they were going to mate tonite and takeoff early morning. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[jschaef5]

Thanks for all the updates sg.<br /><br />Will help in deciding if I should get up at 6 am to come out here and see it... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Testing]

Keep in mind it will likely make a turn over Plant 42 (Home) on it's way to KSC. Sierra & Ave M would be a good vantage point. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[jschaef5]

There are better places on base <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Testing]

True! Was at the Courthouse yesterday for jury duty and saw a C-9 and fighter come across on way to the base. Likely the guide and escort? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

Hi emerrill,<br /><br />I know that this is going back a few posts, but how big is that attach point<br />in your photograph?<br /><br />Also how is it mounted on the Boeing 747 & how is the Orbiter attached to it?<br /><br />Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[jschaef5]

I am hearing a takeoff time around 9 am. Depending on weather, this will probably change. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rybanis]

All this talk about shuttle landings makes me wish they had chosen Moses Lake as a landing site all those years ago at the beginning of the program.<br /><br />Also, that picture of the salad bowl is absolutely hilarious. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

Very true Rybanis. It is hilarious.<br /><br />How big is it. There is nothing of reference to size, how it is mounted to the 747 & how the<br />Orbiter is attached, hence my previous questions.<br /><br />Where is Moses Lake?<br /><br />Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[lampblack]

<font color="yellow">Where is Moses Lake?</font><br /><br />I had that very question -- and came up with this.<br /><br />I'm not sure how this locale would simplify getting the orbiter home, as it seems somewhat further from KSC than Edwards is. Maybe Rybanis lives nearby? <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Moses Lake <i>does</i> appear to have a rather nice runway with related facilities. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#0000ff"><strong>Just tell the truth and let the chips fall...</strong></font> </div>