STS-121 Update Thread: Part Two

[earth_bound_misfit]

"A space shuttle in 1983 returned with a fire in its engine compartment "<br /><br />I wasn't aware of any fires? S_G? <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]

Is this a dedicated Nitrogen supply? How much problem would using pyrotechnic gear extension cause for the next launch? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

Thanks for that info. Sounds like it shouldn't be a big issue then. <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]

So if the other two systems open the uplocks the pyros don't fire, or they do automatically if one system fails? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[scottb50]

That makes sense to me. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[superluminal]

Me too.<br /><br />good information...<br /><br />Thanks S G <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><br /><strong><font size="3" color="#3366ff">Columbia and Challenger </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="3" color="#3366ff">Starships of Heroes</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[alokmohan]

When will shuttle return,tell in terms of GMT please

 

[erioladastra]

<br />13:14 GMT for first try, 14:50 for second. Weatehr for second looks unlikely and there is a decent chance rain will preclude the first. Tuesday looks similar so there is a decent change of landing at Edwards which could impact the 12A.1 launch in December.

 

[drwayne]

"so there is a decent change of landing at Edwards which could impact the 12A.1 launch in December."<br /><br />Hmm, I hadn't got the interdependency of flights firmly in my head....<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

Yes sir, I am just not used to the reduced fleet I guess...<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

The funny part of that is that I do remember clearly when there were few orbiters - and it seemed like Challenger was always getting launched...<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[alokmohan]

When shuttle reachs it will be evening in India.Hope it land ok.

 

[alokmohan]

Means it is working perfectly ok?Hope it reaches ok.

 

[dougbaker]

<br />Wow, using the same shuttle for two consecutive flights. Has this happened in the past?. It will surly highlight the intended main idea of the space shuttle. Reusable flight hardware that is similar to a commercial airplane. <br />Ok, I know that WAS the main idea when the shuttle was first built, quick turnaround. Ok back to reality. Still great to have the program back on track albeit for a short few years at most.<br />

 

[erioladastra]

"Wow, using the same shuttle for two consecutive flights. "<br /><br />I think you misread - 12A.1 is not a consecutive flight, 12A is next. But yes, I think there have been in the past - including the current and last years!

 

[SpaceKiwi]

I hope you guys are wrong about the weather. A couple of minutes away from a briefing on this according to NASA TV.<br /><br />I got my '121 patch in the mail today, so I'm a happy camper. It was a close run thing as I was hoping it would arrive before the end of the mission. In true MCC tradition, I'll be sitting it on top of my 'console' (the TV) tonight for the landing. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Bring 'em home Discovery. <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>

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

"I'll be sitting it on top of my 'console' (the TV) tonight for the landing."<br /><br />Ya bloody dag <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />"Bring 'em home Discovery"<br /><br />I concur on that, happy landing Discovery! <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>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>Ya bloody dag<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote><br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /><br /><br />Periodically I like to confirm my right to be here by an overt act of nerdiness. I think it's actually required under the TOS somewhere in there.<br /><br />Granted it's not as impressive as the patches on top of MCC's consoles, but neither is me telly! <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <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>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

Sounds like they'll be coming in on 33 if they get a GO for the first pass. <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>

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

"Granted it's not as impressive as the patches on top of MCC's consoles, but neither is me telly! "<br /><br />Must beat watching Nasatv at 151kb/sec on broadband hands down though <img src="/images/icons/rolleyes.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>

 

[SpaceKiwi]

I concur with that. <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>

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

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[erioladastra]

At 10:30 GMT weather forecast is no go for KSC (showers withing 30 NM) but fingers still crossed.

 

[star_sirius]

<font color="yellow">I concur on that, happy landing Discovery!</font><br /><br />I'm a bit rusty, has discovery landed? If not, when does it gonna land in NZ time? Thanks mate! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="0" color="#10bdee"><strong>A dazzling bluish luminosity from A distant south pacific.</strong></font><p><br /><img id="cb51e87e-8221-424c-8ff2-78c95122196c" src="http://sitelife.livescience.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/11/15/cb51e87e-8221-424c-8ff2-78c95122196c.Large.jpg" alt="blog post photo" /></p> </div>

 

[alokmohan]

KSC?