STS-120/10A Mission thread (post launch)

[ppnl]

Anybody know why there is no sound on NASA TV? I would like to hear this repair as well as see it.

 

[mattblack]

All the best to the amazing 'tiger teams' at NASA, on this important and historic day. Kind of proves my contention that the ISS is the last, great adventure to be had in Earth Orbit. I hope the EVA goes very well and I'll be praying, too.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p>One Percent of Federal Funding For Space: America <strong><em><u>CAN</u></em></strong> Afford it!!  LEO is a <strong><em>Prison</em></strong> -- It's time for a <em><strong>JAILBREAK</strong></em>!!</p> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

I have sound

 

[usn_skwerl]

That's cool as hell, watchin him get his feet strapped in. He's gonna have a great ride! <br /><br />SAFER - Don't leave home without it!<br /><br />Edit: I hope we dont lose video too much during this walk, it's too good to miss a second! I hope the station cameras and the folks onboard are getting good photos. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Im sure they said at the MSB we wouldnt lose footage.<br /><br />Very nice ride indeed for him. Can relax, take in the sights, have a beer <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

[usn_skwerl]

i just mean like the little burps in coverage, when it goes back to ISS control room.<br /><br />And he's about to head "up!" woohoo!!! <br /><br />edit: yeah I got some Crown royal, I might have some of that to cheer the guys on <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

Im off to watch the Foo Fighters later so cant see the whole EVA. I am phoning home tho for updates <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" />

 

[ppnl]

It was my tv. I'm not sure what it was but it wasn't the mute button. And turning off directtv and back on fixed it.<br /><br />This is cool. I hope it works. They just said "sparking may be expected!!!".

 

[usn_skwerl]

great shot from the helmet cam! the station, th orbiter, the earth, nearly all in view!!!!! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobblebob]

BBC News reporting on this EVA. Funny then never reported on EVA 1, 2 or 3. Really annoys me

 

[ckikilwai]

WOW shuttle docked to ISS in one shot!

 

[bobblebob]

Some amazing views!

 

[bobblebob]

More great views of the damage. Did i hear right that it appears there are 3 tears instead of the 2 they thought they had?

 

[usn_skwerl]

i think i heard that too, aong with a bit of a rats nest by the 36 panel between the guide wires and hinge wires. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[usn_skwerl]

What are the consequences If the WIF extender bumps the flexing wing? Arcing or just the bump?<br /><br />Edit: secondly, can they retract the wing a little if the arm system cant quite reach the worksite? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[silylene old]

Does anyone know the status and follow-up inspections indicated by the <i>possible</i> micrometeroid strike on Discovery? (reported on NASASpaceflight.com)<br /><br /><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>MMOD strike: <br /><br /><font color="yellow">Listed as 'triple the maximum ever observed,' the indication came via the orbiter's Wing Leading Edge (WLE) sensors.</font>However, previous MMOD strikes that have registered in the WLE system have - for the most part - not even been strikes, such are the sensitivity of the sensors. <br /><br />'Reported to us (NASA SE&I) at 7am: Imagery WLE reported a significant hit on the port panel 1. This hit was triple the max ever observed,' noted official NASA notes during Flight Day 8. <br /><br />The 'impact' registered 2.74 GMRS on the sensors, which is understood to be below the point of concern for engineers. However, it will be checked out during the post-undocking Late Inspection, via the OBBS (Orbiter Boom Sensor System). <br /><br />'2 new indications (Panel 1L, 2.74 GRMS; Panel 6L/7L, 0.95 GRMS), 7 total on-orbit indications (6 remain to be cleared by Late Inspection),' noted Flight Day 8 MMT (Mission Management Team) information.<br /><p><hr /></p></p></blockquote> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature" align="center"><em><font color="#0000ff">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</font></em> </div><div class="Discussion_UserSignature" align="center"><font color="#0000ff"><em>I really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function.</em></font> </div> </div>

 

[usn_skwerl]

I'm sure they'll check on those after ISS undock, during the final, or late inspection before reentry. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rocketscientist327]

MOST<br /><br />INTENSE<br /><br />SPACEWALK<br /><br />EVER<br /><br />Just intense.<br /><br />Respectfully,<br />Rocket Scientist 327

 

[3488]

Even more so than the Hubble servicing space walks? <img src="/images/icons/crazy.gif" /><br /><br />That is quite amazing. <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /><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>

 

[usn_skwerl]

oh, yeah, no doubt!!! much harder than the HST. more risk <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Absolutely.<br /><br />We're working with something that's FUBAR'd.<br /><br />No hundreds of hours practice.<br /><br />Unknown situation.<br /><br />INTENSE!!! <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>

 

[silylene old]

On the possible micrometeroid strike on the wing leading edge...<br /><br /><font color="yellow">I'm sure they'll check on those after ISS undock, during the final, or late inspection before reentry. </font><br /><br />quite correct, this just out:<br /><br /><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>Late Inspection will still be carried out, via cameras on the end of the Discovery's robotic arm, with the one main area of interest on Panel 1L, which - according to the WLE (Wing Leading Edge) sensors - received a registered hit three times higher than any previous 'impact' seen on the new sensors that debuted on STS-114.<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature" align="center"><em><font color="#0000ff">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</font></em> </div><div class="Discussion_UserSignature" align="center"><font color="#0000ff"><em>I really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function.</em></font> </div> </div>

 

[Testing]

RELAX, man knows what he is doing. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[usn_skwerl]

It's a rat nest. a great task for a Navy AE to get dirty with. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />LOL" it'll look good in a shadow box someday" <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

I know that. doesn't mean it's not intense <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br />It's great to have a skilled human at the end of that long arm! <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>