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

[Testing]

TEST REPORT<br /><br />Test article: Beer<br /><br />TEST CONDUCTORS: Shuttle_Guy, Shuttle_Guy GF, Testing<br /><br />TEST PLAN: Consume sufficient samples of test article to confirm said samples are qualified for the intended mission.<br /><br />TEST ANOMALY #1: Chosen supplier unable to accomodate the chosen test timeframe. While supplier was willing and able to supply accomodations on a 24 hour basis, supplier indicated a 2 hour delay in delivery of requested test article. The test being on a tight schedule, required imediate action.<br /><br />DISPOSITION: Choose another supplier with a more flexible delivery schedule.<br /><br />CORRECTIVE ACTION: Better test planning.<br /><br />TEST ANOMOLY #2: Alternate supplier unable to supply specific test article (per S_G requisition, Fosters Lager).<br />S_G GF was able to procure a suitable test article from this supplier at first request.<br /><br />DISPOSITION: Choose alternate test article (Sierra Nevada Pale Ale)per Testing requisition. Alternate test article was produce instantly and repeatedly on request. Supplier quality code excellent. <br /><br />CORRECTIVE ACTION: Better test planning.<br /><br />TEST ANOMALY #3: Due to interuptions of other test articles (food), and poor attention to the test by the test conductors due to excessive conversation and restrictions in test time, the test results are inconclusive. <br /><br />DISPOSITION: Repeat test.<br /><br />CORRECTIVE ACTION: Replan test with the attention to detail required of such a serious matter. Retest to coincide with the completion of STS-122. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[thermionic]

An experiment must be repeatable, according to the scientific method. I'll report back when my measurements are completed.<br /><br />What a thrilling mission, btw! Is this the longest duration?

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

"Fosters Lager"<br />Fosters? Crikey, Aussies won't drink the stuff, that's why it's exported. (Unless of course it's free ) <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------- </p><p>Wanna see this site looking like the old SDC uplink?</p><p>Go here to see how: <strong>SDC Eye saver </strong>  </p> </div>

 

[scottb50]

Like Coors we alway drank Bud and made a point of leaving a deposit in Clear Creek whenever we drove up, or down, I-70. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Testing]

Fosters was not my choice. The alternate was and proved acceptable. I highly reccomend to everyone that given the opportunity to sit down and speak with S_G that you choose wisely. Loremaster of launch operations and astronaut trivia and someone I could question for testing sesions uncounted. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

I would love to meet SG and take him out for some local beers. I'm sure that JonClarke would also be in for that too (we're Canberra lads, though we've never meant as yet). I'm not much chop when it comes to space trivia, SG would win hands down!<br /><br />My offer of beers and a chin wag stands for any member of SDC who ever visits Canberra. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------- </p><p>Wanna see this site looking like the old SDC uplink?</p><p>Go here to see how: <strong>SDC Eye saver </strong>  </p> </div>

 

[Testing]

Turned out we had a common co-worker, "Yoda",he from Apollo S-2, me from B-1B. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[JonClarke]

Beer? Bleeh! Never touch the stuff! Fruit juice, rum and coke, or cider for me....<br /><br />Jon <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><em>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</em>  Arthur Clarke</p> </div>

 

[Testing]

"I like Beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow, I like beer".<br />Beam works too. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[usn_skwerl]

Payload Bay Doors are closed and latched. She's almost done, folks! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Less than that I think.<br /><br />Entry Interface is near the date line at 44d N 174d W at 400 kft or about 76 statute miles elevation; <br />at that point it's 4405 Nautical miles from KSC.<br />That's at 12:30 EST,11:30 CST, 10:30 MST, 9:30 PST.<br />At that point it's traveling ~ Mach 25. <br /><br />So since it gets to 25 miles from KSC in 25 minutes (11:55:16 CST over Daytona Beach at MAch 2.5), you can project your times from there rougnly. <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]

Go for Deorbit Burn, at 10:59 CST.<br />She'll be on the way home soon. <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]

No problem, glad to help.<br /><br />So, the schedule I posted a few posts ago is in effect. <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>

 

[usn_skwerl]

<2 mins <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Ain't phyzzix wonderful <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />I too find that amazing.<br /><br />So it looks like it will be passing just north of the WA/Canada border about....9:35-9:40 PST? <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>

 

[larper]

Well, technically, it doesn't drop her out of orbit. It just lowers the perigee enough so that the new orbit decays faster than the older one. Much faster. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><strong><font color="#ff0000">Vote </font><font color="#3366ff">Libertarian</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Deorbit burn in progress <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>

 

[rybanis]

Hah, that means she will be coming in just a bit north of where I live (Spokane). <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

It's actually only 147 mph speed reduction <img src="/images/icons/smile.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>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Good burn, no trim required. She's on her way home!! <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>

 

[usn_skwerl]

40 degrees nose up at EI...not sure what they'll lower the nose to at max heating though.... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rybanis]

There is usually one mounted on the flight deck pointing forward. You can see plasma cloud glow during the descent, as well as the crew conversing and doing what they need to do. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Actually they do, the last few minutes they show the view ahead with the "heads up" cockpit display on the window.<br />I will post when I discover (hahaha) which channels are covering it live.<br /><br />Of the commercial stations, Fox News usually has the best coverage, with longer coverage and less yapping.<br /><br />Sometimes CSPAN or CSPAN 2 covers it.<br /><br />I can't watch MSNBC, or I'll have to throw something at the TV when Jay Barberee says something stupid.<br /><br />CNN just talks too much.<br /><br />Wayne <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>

 

[rybanis]

Yeah, I know the place. Pet emergency clinic, I think?<br /><br />Oh yeah, propellant reserves are about to be dumped from the forward RCS. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Yes NASA TV shows it. Just realize online NASA TV is delayed 45 seconds. If you're watching it via satellite, it should be "live" <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>