STS-124 ( 1J ) Mission Thread

3488 · May 31, 2008

STS 124 crew now in elevator going up to the 195' level.Discussing STS 125 Hubble Space Telescope Mission in October.Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

3488 · May 31, 2008

STS 124 crew in White Room now.Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

SpaceKiwi · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Uplink was a VERY exciting place

Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> Community will rise again, I'm quite sure.  With this, and the Phoenix mission currently grabbing headlines, hopefully we're in for a boost in traffic around here soon enough.Anyway, will play the need for a second thread by ear.  Thinking positively, hopefully one will be needed if this thread sparks up. SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/0/5/d078c669-5bdb-4605-8570-ab4dc59f80e5.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

3488 · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Community will rise again, I'm quite sure.  With this, and the Phoenix mission currently grabbing headlines, hopefully we're in for a boost in traffic around here soon enough.Anyway, will play the need for a second thread by ear.  Thinking positively, hopefully one will be needed if this thread sparks up. SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV>I agree SpaceKiwi.What a week this turning out to be. The successful EDL & surface mission of the Mars Phoenix Lander & now STS 124.I hope traffic here will increase & with the improvements made here, I think people will return.Crew slowly boarding Discovery now.Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Community will rise again, I'm quite sure.  With this, and the Phoenix mission currently grabbing headlines, hopefully we're in for a boost in traffic around here soon enough.Anyway, will play the need for a second thread by ear.  Thinking positively, hopefully one will be needed if this thread sparks up. SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV> Regarding second thread, I think that's a good idea. One of Pluck's shortcoming is how bloody difficult it is to get to the last post. So shorter threads are better. I sincerely hope the navigation issue will be resolved in my lifetime. It has cost us many formerly active posters. I would love for it to become the vibrant place it once was.Besides, it's a long time SDC tradition for new threads after Launch/landing.One we should support, IMHO.Frustrated WayneMan  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

SpaceKiwi · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>One of Pluck's shortcoming is how bloody difficult it is to get to the last post. So shorter threads are better. Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> Excellent point, and one I hadn't considered.  As you kicked this one off, would you like to do the honours for that as well, MW?  I will lock this one up once we (hopefully) get to T-0. SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/2/6/b29bd96a-86c7-4cce-a65f-b8a41e78de9a.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

thor06 · May 31, 2008

Chips..check, dip..check, NASA TV...check, supplies for beer o' clock(time TBD)....double check,people here and at home to share it with...check and check.     Kudos to NASA TV; commentators are smooth, knowledgeable, and keeping to a narritive style.  The comments are informative, and the overall tone/feel of the broadcast is the best to date. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Excellent point, and one I hadn't considered.  As you kicked this one off, would you like to do the honours for that as well, MW?  I will lock this one up once we (hopefully) get to T-0. SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV> Thanx, I'll be happy to do that. I see Karen went for the Pony Tail look.I hope she undoes it during flight; should be an impressive head of hair standing out in microgravity!!

<div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

3488 · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Thanx, I'll be happy to do that. I see Karen went for the Pony Tail look.I hope she undoes it during flight; should be an impressive head of hair standing out in microgravity!!

Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV>Yes, would look like she's surrounded by a halo. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/9/7/b9b3fd96-824f-4477-b7b4-433e84e5b3da.Medium.gif" alt="" />I agree Wayne, you kick off the post launch thread my friend.Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "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". Linda Morabito on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.http://www.launchphotography.com/ http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearthhttp://web.me.com/meridianijournal </div>

SpaceKiwi · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Kudos to NASA TV; commentators are smooth, knowledgeable, and keeping to a narritive style.  The comments are informative, and the overall tone/feel of the broadcast is the best to date. Posted by thor06</DIV> Yes, this guy's doing a good job, and he's had some interesting guests in so far.  I do have a soft spot for George Diller though, and those are always the best Count commentaries.  Anyone like to speculate if it will be Rob Navias doing the ascent commentary from Houston once we get under way?Looks like we have a full compliment of orange-suited beings on the vehicle now.  Everything proceeding by the book at this stage. SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/7/5/d7b52084-81e5-4456-a53f-f072669c79de.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

SpaceKiwi · May 31, 2008

Ooops, found another one to board.  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-embarassed.gif" border="0" alt="Embarassed" title="Embarassed" />(Well, it is 6:20am here, and I've been up since 4am.  I'll come into my own once I get the bacon & eggs into me.) SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/14/2/6ef6608b-3f68-415c-b2e1-13a0fd32d0b2.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Ooops, found another one to board.  (Well, it is 6:20am here, and I've been up since 4am.  I'll come into my own once I get the bacon & eggs into me.) SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV> Imagine how pissed you would be if you got left behind.... {Sorry, I overslept} <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-yell.gif" border="0" alt="Yell" title="Yell" />Bacon Eggs and Coffee???It's afternoon here, coffee has been left in the dust. I am also planning for my QO duty at the NJAA tonight (Weather permitting) plan to show the public Mars (along with the latest Phoenix pix) next to the Beehive. What a great binocular image that will be!! ~ 30 degrees elevation in west.About 40 degrees in west will be Saturn and Regulus, with an Iridium flare beneath.I will also look for unlisted Iridiums 9 and 18 minutes before and after the -2 mag one listed. Had an interesting experiment Friday morning during my meteor session.Saw 3 unlisted Iridiums separated by the expected 9 minutes. The brightest was only +1 mag, which is why it wasn't listed on the flare page. The other two were +2.ISS has a pass at 11:19 PM, after the public is supposed to leave, but I will wait. Unfortunately, I doubt I will have current info as far as visibility of the Orbiter, since I have to leave about 2 hours post launch, but I'll see if I can take a shot at it.Wayne, starting to pace the floor.  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

thor06 · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Yes, this guy's doing a good job, and he's had some interesting guests in so far.  I do have a soft spot for George Diller though, and those are always the best Count commentaries.  Anyone like to speculate if it will be Rob Navias doing the ascent commentary from Houston once we get under way?Looks like we have a full compliment of orange-suited beings on the vehicle now.  Everything proceeding by the book at this stage. SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV>   Agreed Diller is "THE MAN".  You can hear the excitement and love of the program in his voice.  He is such a pro!  fav Diller qoutes:  "3 good engines on the bird" <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-smile.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" />                          "going where east and west do meet, The International Space Station"  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

Testing · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Thanx, I'll be happy to do that. I see Karen went for the Pony Tail look.I hope she undoes it during flight; should be an impressive head of hair standing out in microgravity!!

Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> Check Test, Check Test. Anyone Copy? We have a launch here! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

SpaceKiwi · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Imagine how pissed you would be if you got left behind.... {Sorry, I overslept} Bacon Eggs and Coffee??? Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> I wonder if there has ever been a late-riser in the history of US Human Spaceflight.  It's hard to imagine the "snooze button" ever having been hit by an Astronaut on the day of launch.  No, probably OJ, Wayne.  To my eternal credit, I've never been a coffee or tea drinker.  On this early Sunday morning, Bacon, Eggs, and a successful launch will get my day off to the perfect start.Just running the combined crew comm checks.  Cameras have been removed from the vehicle (along with the ASP - nice comment from the ex-Closeout guy). SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/4/10/b41c5577-481a-4fbc-8aa6-fa1ec1a67868.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

I guess bacon and eggs will do once absorbed

Interesting side noteIf you look at the "Height of the ISS" at Heavens-Above, notice how slowly the orbit of the ISS is decaying. It seems to my eye to be the slowest decay in the last year, except for perhaps a short period at the end of last July. http://heavens-above.com/IssHeight.aspx?lat=40.667&lng=-74.896&loc=High+Bridge&alt=104&tz=ESTThis would indicate that the ISS will be a few km higher than they had planned for. I'm sure it's well within the margins, but it points how how the whole of space exploration needs to be flexible. It is likely a result of the extremely quiet state of the sun, hence our atmosphere has shrunk a bit. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

Testing · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> I wonder if there has ever been a late-riser in the history of US Human Spaceflight.  It's hard to imagine the "snooze button" ever having been hit by an Astronaut on the day of launch.  No, probably OJ, Wayne.  To my eternal credit, I've never been a coffee or tea drinker.  On this early Sunday morning, Bacon, Eggs, and a successful launch will get my day off to the perfect start.Just running the combined crew comm checks.  Cameras have been removed from the vehicle (along with the ASP - nice comment from the ex-Closeout guy). SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV>Much more comentary and detail including names of closeout crew. Have not seen this before. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

Less than 2 hours to scheduled launch time!!!!!!!!!!Hatch closed for the final time pre launch.... Woo Hoo <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Much more comentary and detail including names of closeout crew. Have not seen this before. Posted by Testing</DIV> Indeed, the commentary is very detailed and ongoing for 5 hours prior to launch. To my recollection, they have never done anything like this.Very interesting for we space geeks!!!!! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

Testing · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Indeed, the commentary is very detailed and ongoing for 5 hours prior to launch. To my recollection, they have never done anything like this.Very interesting for we space geeks!!!!! Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV>Just sent "Best wishes to all and safe flight to SG". <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

SpaceKiwi · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>To my recollection, they have never done anything like this. Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> Agreed.  This ex-closeout guy has been a hive of information, nothing beats first-hand knowledge. SK  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/5/1/c525478a-016f-4efd-b1ea-d99c0ad7f0ae.Medium.gif" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> Agreed.  This ex-closeout guy has been a hive of information, nothing beats first-hand knowledge. SK  Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV> I didn't know he was an ex closeout guy. That explains a lot of the detail. Don't even know his name (I think it was posted earlier in the thread)...fantastic.The full uninterrupted 5 hours before launch coverage is wonderful. We must find out who to thank for this unique coverage. I have other things I should be doing, but they will just have to wait.Pacing double time, Wayne Edited because I am not only a bad typist, but worse when typing fast... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

thor06 · May 31, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Indeed, the commentary is very detailed and ongoing for 5 hours prior to launch. To my recollection, they have never done anything like this.Very interesting for we space geeks!!!!! Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV>Also great for the general public.  People who flip over to NASA TV might stick around for a bit, check in during commercials etc.  Could NASA TV achieve a Neilson rating in whole numbers?   I'm going to edit my Improvments/suggestions page to include a section on what has improved/changed for the better.  This coverage and the Phoenix EDL are shining examples. What a great year for NASA!  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

neuvik · May 31, 2008

How is that helium that they were talking about generaly used in the fuel system?  Safe Trip STS-124!  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I don't think I'm alone when I say, "I hope more planets fall under the ruthless domination of Earth!"SDC Boards: Power by PLuck - Ph**king Luck </div>

MeteorWayne · May 31, 2008

One hour (real time) to go.... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id. I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function </div>

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