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bobblebob

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Hope its either really late, or repeated as i probably wont be able to see it at 9pm UK time
 
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MeteorWayne

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I'll try and take "scribblenotes" if I can<br /><br />MW <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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montmein69

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Is an ISS orbit boost scheduled before the Shuttle docking ?<br /><br />Any specific observation of the possible impact of such boost on the rotary joints ? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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No word yet at 4:35 PM EST (2135 UT) <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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bpcooper

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It is slated for 5pm now.<br /><br />Update:<br /><br />The news conference is slated to begin at 5:30pm now. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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I was just going to post that.<br />Thanx for keeping us up to date.<br /><br />Make sure you get those Yankee Stadium pix this year!!! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><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>
 
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MeteorWayne

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News conference underway now. <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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scribblenotes:<br /><br />Launch winow opens ~ 4:26 PM Thursday, target time is 4:31 PM.<br />That's 1631 EST, 2131 UT, 1331 PST.<br /><br />That is one minute before sunset at my home in NJ; over 1 hour before sunset at the cape. So, it would be a daytime launch, but I will try and spot it about 8 minutes later, after sunset from here.<br /><br />Launch window is through the 13th of December, must be undocked by the 23rd because of power considerations.<br /><br />ET delivered today for Endeavour in February.<br /><br />If this window is missed, they would launch after Jan 2 through most of the month.<br /><br />Possible EVA 4 to seriously inspect SARJ, if power and time permit.<br />If not inspection could occur during ISS stage.<br /><br />If EVA takes place, they will remove 1 of the 12 "trundle bearings" for terra firma inspection, no problem without it.<br /><br />Atlantis retirement is up for review in January.<br /><br />2008 missions?<br /><br />Wayne said 5 or 6, if all went well.<br /><br />The other 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>
 
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bobw

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Also, from question time for reporters.<br /><br />New fine leak check being done now. <br /><br />If joint does leak there is a seal kit which is permanent and bolted in place from inside the station that can seal a leak if the regular seals at the common berthing mechanism don't seat correctly. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>
 
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MeteorWayne

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Sorry, my bad. Yes, a fine leak test is currently underway.<br /><br />They suspect it's 50/50 there is no problem, as the signal was a minor (more than we'd like to live with) level, and could be bad data.<br /><br />This should be a definitive test.<br /><br />They probed around with a device intended to detect the sucking sound of a leak, but found none. <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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bobblebob

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Thanks alot MeteorWayne, i wasnt able to watch so appreciate your notes. <br /><br />Just got 4 emails from KSC so they must have been busy today <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />
 
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bobblebob

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Really enjoy these crew interviews on nasatv. Im sure the crew are prep in what to say but still interesting listen
 
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bobblebob

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Stanley Love seems like a fun guy, hes now my new favourite astronauts. His interview so funny <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" />
 
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bobblebob

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As SSPTS draws power from the station, will the SARJ issue prevent Nasa using SSPTS to its full potential?<br /><br />I know Atlantis isnt kitted out with SSPTS but the other 2 shuttles are
 
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erioladastra

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"will the SARJ issue prevent Nasa using SSPTS to its full potential?"<br /><br />If not fixed by 1 J/A, it will. We do not have enough power to power the ISS fully let alone the Shuttle at that point.
 
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juliemac

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OMG. 2 days to launch and this thread dropped to page 2.<br />What happened to the fuel tank. It needed filler foam?
 
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MeteorWayne

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They said "minor damage", which most likely just required a light sanding to smooth the aerodynamic surface.<br />That's based on what they had to do with the hail blated tank earlier this year. When they saiod minor, they meant minor <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>
 
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Nov. 30, 2007<br />Katherine Trinidad<br />Headquarters, Washington<br />202-358-3749<br />katherine.trinidad@nasa.gov<br />Candrea Thomas<br />Kennedy Space Center, Fla.<br />321-867-2468<br />candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov<br /><br />MEDIA ADVISORY: M07-171<br /><br />NASA ANNOUNCES SHUTTLE PRELAUNCH EVENTS AND COUNTDOWN MILESTONES<br /><br />CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - News conferences, events and operating hours <br />for the news center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are set for the <br />upcoming launch of space shuttle Atlantis. The STS-122 mission to the <br />International Space Station is set to lift off at 4:31 p.m. EST on <br />Thursday, Dec. 6.<br /><br />On Monday, Dec. 3, the seven Atlantis crew members are scheduled to <br />arrive at Kennedy at 12:30 p.m. Badged media planning to cover the <br />crew arrival must be at Kennedy's news center by 10 a.m. for <br />transportation to the Shuttle Landing Facility. Commander Steve Frick <br />will make a brief statement to media. NASA Television will provide <br />live coverage.<br /><br />The launch countdown begins at 7 p.m. Monday at T-43 hours. The <br />countdown includes 26 hours and 31 minutes of built-in hold time <br />leading to a preferred launch time of 4:31 p.m. The launch window <br />extends an additional five minutes.<br /><br />Detailed lists of countdown milestones and news briefing times and <br />participants, as well as hours of operation for Kennedy's news center <br />and media credentialing office are available at:<br /><br />http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/news<br /><br />For NASA TV streaming video, scheduling and downlink information, <br />visit:<br /><br />http://www.nasa.gov/ntv<br /><br />For the latest information about the STS-122 crew and mission, visit:<br /><br />http://ww</safety_wrapper <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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Nov. 30, 2007<br />Candrea Thomas<br />Kennedy Space Center, Fla.<br />321-867-2468<br />candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov<br />STATUS REPORT: S-113007<br /><br />NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE PROCESSING STATUS REPORT<br /><br /><br />Mission: STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus <br />Module <br />Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) <br />Location: Launch Pad 39A <br />Launch Date: Dec. 6, 2007 <br />Crew: Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin, Walheim <br />Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles <br /><br />At Launch Pad 39A, final preparations for launch are under way. <br />Closing out of the orbiter aft main engine compartment is scheduled <br />for completion on Sunday, and the final aft confidence test will be <br />performed at that time. This test verifies the integrity of all <br />electrical systems in the aft. Installation and connection of <br />ordnance on the orbiter and solid rocket boosters are complete. <br />Checkout and stowage of the extravehicular mobility units, or space <br />suits, in the orbiter airlock are finished, and the airlock has been <br />closed for flight. The external tank and solid rocket booster <br />closeouts will be completed today. Pressurization of the orbiter's <br />propulsion and maneuvering systems is scheduled for tonight and <br />closeouts will continue through the weekend. The payload bay doors <br />will be closed for flight on Monday.<br /><br />Shuttle program managers met today for the agency's flight readiness <br />review and concluded by setting Dec. 6 as the official launch date <br />for STS-122. The astronauts are scheduled to arrive at Kennedy at <br />12:30 p.m. Monday, and the launch countdown will begin at 7 p.m. in <br />Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center. <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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bobblebob

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There is some conference going on now on Nasatv. No idea if its live or a repeat tho
 
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MeteorWayne

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Thanx, bbbbb <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>
 
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bobblebob

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No problem <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />Must have been the L-2 conference. Nothing much to say really. Read on the Nasa site (missed the beginning of the conference so not sure if they have a more update figure) that its 80% of favourable weather
 
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bpcooper

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It was increased to 90% this morning. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>
 
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