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MeteorWayne

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s_g mentioned this yesterday. <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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bpfeifer

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"The orbiter weight and center of gravity have been determined. This is <br />the final task prior to transferring Discovery to the orbiter <br />transporter in preparation for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly <br />Building. Rollover is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. Sept. 19. "<br /><br />If they determine the center of gravity is not where they want it, do they shift the position of crew/cargo, or is there some kind of ballast that is repositioned?<br /><br />Thanks. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Brian J. Pfeifer http://sabletower.wordpress.com<br /> The Dogsoldier Codex http://www.lulu.com/sabletower<br /> </div>
 
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bobblebob

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Any idea what time they will decide on what repair is needed to fix the hydraulic leak, and if it will be on Nasatv?
 
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haywood

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You have an amazing team at USA SG.<br />Thanks to your team and Goodrich, looks like you may still have a shot at Oct 23rd.<br />
 
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haywood

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Why can't I attach a picture anymore?<br />Wanted to attach a picture of the R&R on the starboard MLG.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
 
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It's been turned off, thanks to some nucklehead hacker <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <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>
 
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bobblebob

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Excellant. How many contingency days are now left after the repair?
 
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SpaceKiwi

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Nice work on the repair.<br /><br />Does anyone know the diameter of Harmony? I assume it's about the same as Destiny, which will make it a very tight fit in the Payload Bay.<br /><br /> <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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ozspace

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"... a very tight fit in the Payload Bay"<br /><br />Just let a bit of air out and push? Yes, with the addition of the OBSS it does make things tighter than when Harmony was desgined.
 
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SpaceKiwi

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Yes, I'd imagine. I had a bit of a look around and it seems Destiny is 4.3 metres in diameter, while Harmony is 4.4 metres across. I'm skeptical about that on the basis that I remember Rob Navias telling me there were only a couple of inches clearance either side in the payload bay when Destiny was unberthed.<br /><br /> <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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Weekly Staus Report:<br /><br />09.21.07<br />George Diller<br />Kennedy Space Center, Fla.<br />321-867-2468<br />george.h.diller@nasa.gov<br />STATUS REPORT: S-092107<br />NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT<br />Note: NASA's Kennedy Space Center issues Space Shuttle Processing <br />Status Reports periodically and is the source for information <br />regarding processing activities associated with the vehicles and <br />payloads. <br /><br />Mission: STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight - U.S. Node <br />2 (Harmony) <br />Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103) <br />Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 <br />Launch Date: Targeted for Oct. 23, 2007 <br />Launch Pad: 39A <br />Crew: Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani <br />Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles <br /><br />In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 3, workers replaced four seals <br />and their associated components on the right-hand main landing gear <br />strut after a hydraulic fluid leak was discovered during the "weight <br />on wheels" test. The landing gear has been reassembled and testing is <br />under way. If all tests are successful, Discovery will roll over to <br />the Vehicle Assembly Building on Sunday morning.<br /><br />In the assembly building, mate closeout work is complete on the <br />external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters in high bay No. 1, and <br />preparations are in progress for the orbiter mate on Monday. Rollout <br />to Pad 39A is targeted for Sept. 30. <br /><br /><br /> <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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Excellent. Nice job by everyone. Thanx for the update. <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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strandedonearth

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Looks like slicks, no wonder they don't want to land in the rain...<br /><br />Oh, cool, the Orbiter rides on Michelin, I retread tires with Michelin Retread Technology. I wonder if they retread those babies.<br /><br /> I also wonder how much of NASA rides on Michelins
 
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bpfeifer

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"Looks like slicks, no wonder they don't want to land in the rain... "<br /><br />I think the runway is grooved instead of the tire. This is supposed to help in case of rain. Can anyone confirm this? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Brian J. Pfeifer http://sabletower.wordpress.com<br /> The Dogsoldier Codex http://www.lulu.com/sabletower<br /> </div>
 
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bpcooper

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The tires are not reused. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>
 
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rocketwatcher2001

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We've been getting a lot of rain today in north Titusville, how about at KSC? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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rocketwatcher2001

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And we've needed every drop. My garden is happy again. I've scheduled my flying to give me the days off for the launch. I might be in town for the landing, too. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> I love watching them land as much as the launches, maybe I'll get to see one from the SLF one day, instead of by the side of the road, I'd love to see the actual touchdown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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radarredux

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> <i><font color="yellow">and grandkids</font>/i><br /><br />Grandpa shuttle_guy ?!! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /></i>
 
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MeteorWayne

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I have twin granddaughters too, with different birthdays....one of which is the Anniversery of Tunguska <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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earth_bound_misfit

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"The tires are not reused."<br /><br />Does that mean the tires only endure one landing, or are they used a few times?<br />Either way they sure would get good mileage <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <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>
 
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ozspace

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I am pretty sure it means there is a pile of 100+ sets of Orbiter tyres out the back of the VAB.... a new set every flight.<br /><br />Forgive the UK/OZ spelling for tires...
 
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bpcooper

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They recently (year or two ago) sold a bunch of the tires in a surplus auction outside KSC. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Nice uibes for rafting I imagine <img src="/images/icons/laugh.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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