STS-117 (13A) Mission- Part III

MeteorWayne · Jun 20, 2007

Latest forecast for KSC: Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 85. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 87. South southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

Testing · Jun 20, 2007

Dryden Edwards Forecast http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=HNX&llon=-118.986247&rlon=-117.528747&tlat=35.877084&blat=34.422084&smap=1&mp=0&map.x=181&map.y=166 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · Jun 20, 2007

Ouch <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

jschaef5 · Jun 21, 2007

Winds will most likely be an issue at DFRC/EDW. The winds generally increase throughout the day. And with the 2 EDW attempts on Friday in the afternoon, this could be a problem. https://bsx.edwards.af.mil/text/fiveday.htm https://bsx.edwards.af.mil/egads/egads.jpg <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Jun 21, 2007

Can they not land at White Sands New Mexico??? I may be out of the loop for a little while. Computer problems are fixed, but now have issues of an unreliable line (again). So I am going to give British Telecom a right b********g. This has been going on for more than long enough. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

ckikilwai · Jun 21, 2007

"if anyones interested, i made a <5 minute video of the shuttle fly-around of the ISS, and even managed to get a shot in of the shuttles shadow on the new solar panels. i have to say, watching the RCS popping through the live feed was absolutely stunning. not something you see very often. its just so beautiful to see the little bursts. shuttle video" Thanks usn_skwerl! I was thinking to put on music to, the 2001: a space odyssey theme would suit it well, extraterrestrial view, space shuttle, big space station <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />

alokmohan · Jun 21, 2007

Indian press is mad on news on Sunita.

ckikilwai · Jun 21, 2007

"Indian press is mad on news on Sunita." why?

3488 · Jun 21, 2007

Looks like Atlantis is landing today. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

JonClarke · Jun 21, 2007

Because she has an Indian background. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Whether we become a multi-planet species with unlimited horizons, or are forever confined to Earth will be decided in the twenty-first century amid the vast plains, rugged canyons and lofty mountains of Mars Arthur Clarke </div>

thereiwas · Jun 21, 2007

NASA TV did their own version of that, complete with orchestra playing "Also Sprach Zarathustra" over shuttle launch video. I thought it came across as incredibly pretentious.

mah_fl · Jun 21, 2007

I don't think there is any chance of landing today at KSC, the Upper Level Low on my coastline here near JAX is forcast to drift south. Already thunderstorms are a popping.

mah_fl · Jun 21, 2007

Shuttle_Guy, how long does it take to clean an orbiter after a White Sands landing ?

MeteorWayne · Jun 21, 2007

Too long <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · Jun 21, 2007

Thanks shuttle_guy & MeteorWayne. Atlantis would get too dusty!!!!!!! I can see that causing problems, dust getting into the landing gear, etc. Is it true that the Hubble Space Telescope is to get an Orion CEV docking ring during the Shuttle Endeavour STS-125 repair / upgrade mission?? If so, it means that NASA intends on keeping Hubble going until at least the JWST. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

MeteorWayne · Jun 21, 2007

Just took my first hard look at the satellite and radar for KSC. It looks like there might be a window to squeeze it in on the first landing opportunity. If they wave off the first one, they will probably wave off the second as well IMHWO, since things look to deteriorate later. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · Jun 21, 2007

Hi MeteorWayne, as you say, typical Florida high Summer weather, severe convergence. Yes, if that first window is scrubbed, the second one definately will be. Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

MeteorWayne · Jun 21, 2007

This is actually a bit different. There is a low pressure area spinning along the coast north of the cape. See pic. If it was offshore, I'd be concerned about tropical development <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · Jun 21, 2007

GO to close payload bay doors! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

SpaceKiwi · Jun 21, 2007

Anyone know the seating arrangement of the MS's for landing? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

MeteorWayne · Jun 21, 2007

Go for OPS 3 (Landing operations profile) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

SpaceKiwi · Jun 21, 2007

Thanks SG. The first attempt work best for me, if the weather will cooperate, as I will be able to watch a half hour of post-landing ops before I have to head out to work. All in all it will be a great kick-off to Friday. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

bobblebob · Jun 21, 2007

What do the shuttle crew do between now and tomorrow if the landing attempted is waved off for 24 hours? As its an unplanned delay, have they got tasks to complete or are they just sat in the shuttle just waiting for the next attempt

Testing · Jun 21, 2007

If they go for the first window what is the de-orbit burn commit time please? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · Jun 21, 2007

Burn is at 12:50 EDT, 1650 UT. Not sure how much in advance the commit is made. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

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