STS-126 (STS-400) Processing/launch

bobble_bob · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>We're PAL up here too in old Blighty!!!!!!!!!.I'm watching on NASA TV & yes it's looks good. Sunset approx 30 minutes ago at Canaveral. Can tell with that, Canaveral's tropical location, its already pretty dark so soon after sunset. From here now (UK), were getting the longer twilights, although the sun is setting quite early, it takes a while for it to get properly dark. White Room, in process of closing up the hatch. Less than two hours to launch.Andrew Brown.  Posted by 3488</DIV> You staying up to watch the launch Andrew? I was up for work at 6:15 this morning but going to stay up until 1am to see the launch.http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/290560main_rss-lg_full.jpg Wallpaper picture while we wait for the launch <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> You staying up to watch the launch Andrew? I was up for work at 6:15 this morning but going to stay up until 1am to see the launch.http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/290560main_rss-lg_full.jpgWallpaper picture while we wait for the launch Posted by bobble_bob</DIV>Hi bobblebob,I was up at 6:30 this morning, so similar to you. Yes indeed I am. Had a few coffees & watching the coverage at the moment. Will try & not miss launch.Looks good, no real issues at the moment.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>

earth_bound_misfit · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> I think they started soldering the connectors on those sensors, which has cleaned up the problem. SK Posted by SpaceKiwi</DIV>I think they switched from the ECO sensors to the Delux sensors <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> ----------------------------------------------------------------- Wanna see this site looking like the old SDC uplink?Go here to see how: SDC Eye saver </div>

thor06 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> You staying up to watch the launch Andrew? I was up for work at 6:15 this morning but going to stay up until 1am to see the launch.http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/290560main_rss-lg_full.jpgWallpaper picture while we wait for the launch Posted by bobble_bob</DIV>    Great picture bob, thanks!  It is my desktop background now.   I'm already getting goose bumps.  Every launch is so exciting! I just finished re-vamping the improvements page of the website, more of a list of ideas now, in place of my rant.  It includes a kudos page, one of the big improvements deserving thanks.... launch coverage! It really is so much better than it was.  Though some on camera folks still seem a bit nervous being on TV.<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"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

SpaceKiwi · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>We're PAL down here (thankfully). Posted by earth_bound_misfit</DIV>Thanks for the input, Guys!  Undertook the easiest option and upgraded from Media Player 9 to 11, and it's now going like a bought one!  Okay, back to the continuing coverage before one of these new Mods gives me a clip round the ear.  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> SK <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Who is this superhero? Henry, the mild-mannered janitor ... could be!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bring Back The Black! </div>

3488 · Nov 14, 2008

T -95'. 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>

rocketwatcher2001 · Nov 14, 2008

I've got my lucky hat, lots of bug spray.....I'm all set to head out the the river to meet some friends. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Nov 14, 2008

Undergoing hatch seal & pressure checking. Looking good, no problems to report.Carrier Panel has been attached.Endeavour Crew & Launch Control just cross checked. Looking good.Hatch has been fully closed out.Weather violation probability reduced to 20%. 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 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I've got my lucky hat, lots of bug spray.....I'm all set to head out the the river to meet some friends. Posted by rocketwatcher2001</DIV> It's raining and overcast here, so I guess I won't get to see it drive past this evening. Oh well, I'm more than happy to watch on TV as long as she goes up.BTW, for US viewers, be aware the NASA TV online feed is ~ 45 seconds delayed. So when it gets to launch time for higher quality and more real time views, I suggest checking CSPAN if they cover it. No commentary, we can just listen. Among the cable news networks, I recommend Fox News since they tend to have longer coverage and keep their mouths shut. CNN and MSNBC talk way too much, mostly with people who don't know what they are looking at. If I throw something at the TV I might break the tube, which would be bad.I doubt any of the over air networks will cover it live (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX) though it's always possible, but I haven't heard of a forecast for snow in hell, so I doubt it.IF I have time I will push a last minute message about who is covering it, but when it comes to crunch time, my priority is to watch, not post, so no one should count on that.Latest weather update is 80% go conditions with less than an hour and a half to go.MW <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>

bobble_bob · Nov 14, 2008

"CNN and MSNBC talk way too much, mostly with people who don't know what they are looking atThe always tend to have some astronomy guy in the UK talking over the footage. Never occurs to them that astronomy and launching shuttles have very little in common. To them its both "space" so they think they're <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Nov 14, 2008

You would'nt chuck stuff at the television if reporters are talking nonsense would you Wayne?????????? <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/3/14/43b6d666-643f-4885-9e3e-fe3aa2d5a874.Medium.gif" alt="" />   <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/9/12/59687370-a6c3-4fbd-9c92-82a81f9c23c9.Medium.gif" alt="" /> # White Room has been closed out. T -20' put on hold (launch is 70' away now). No problems to report. 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 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>"CNN and MSNBC talk way too much, mostly with people who don't know what they are looking atThe always tend to have some astronomy guy in the UK talking over the footage. Never occurs to them that astronomy and launching shuttles have very little in common. To them its both "space" so they think they're Posted by bobble_bob</DIV>Hi bobble_bob Astronomy & a Shuttle Launch are indeed very different, but many astronomers, certainly not all, have a good understanding of launches & what's involved. I would rather have an Astronomer reporting a Shuttle launch than a clueless journalist reading stuff from a script & making blindingly obvious comments.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>

bobble_bob · Nov 14, 2008

Great SARJ demo just then on NasatvDid they ever find out the cause for the SARJ problems over the past year? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Nov 14, 2008

Countdown resumed. T-19' (launch 63' away 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>

thor06 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Great SARJ demo just then on NasatvDid they ever find out the cause for the SARJ problems over the past year? Posted by bobble_bob</DIV>   Yeah that was cool, lots of good stuff today.Weather looks good....Love the camera shots with the moon! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

MeteorWayne · Nov 14, 2008

What a cool shot with the orange near full moon above the shuttle on the pad. I wish I had time to save it. Hopefully Ben got that shot. It was a classic!!! <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 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>What a cool shot with the orange near full moon above the shuttle on the pad. I wish I had time to save it. Hopefully Ben got that shot. It was a classic!!! Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV>        Yeah great shots!  I definitely recorded it.The water recycling system demo was cool.  lol "A little bit of you in there? " He said.   Hehe....  23 min left in holdall looks good! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

bobble_bob · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>       Yeah great shots!  I definitely recorded it.The water recycling system demo was cool.  lol "A little bit of you in there? " He said.   Hehe....  23 min left in holdall looks good! Posted by thor06</DIV> Thats one peice of equipment you dont want to fail on orbit

MeteorWayne · Nov 14, 2008

Some kind of an issue, I didn't hear the detail. Some door (I assume not the STS hatch) not properly locked down. Perhaps in the white room?Did anyone hear more details than I did? <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>

neuvik · Nov 14, 2008

w00t made it in time!  I'm passing a BevMos booze trip and waiting in line for Quantum of Solace for this haha! Now after a day of horrible tests I can finally relax and watch a good shuttle take safely to orbit!  Hope I didn't miss all the good commentary. <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>

bobble_bob · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Some kind of an issue, I didn't hear the detail. Some door (I assume not the STS hatch) not properly locked down. Perhaps in the white room?Did anyone hear more details than I did? Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV> From what i heard, someone didnt latch a door correctly and its flapping around in there. Its not the hatch door i know that, maybe just a cover for a door or something. They have changed channel to discuss it tho <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

3488 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>What a cool shot with the orange near full moon above the shuttle on the pad. I wish I had time to save it. Hopefully Ben got that shot. It was a classic!!! Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV>It certainly was Wayne. I expect Ben Cooper got it.  Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>       Yeah great shots!  I definitely recorded it.The water recycling system demo was cool.  lol "A little bit of you in there? " He said.   Hehe....  23 min left in holdall looks good! Posted by thor06</DIV>Go / No Go callouts all agreed Launch is still for Go. 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>

thor06 · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> From what i heard, someone didnt latch a door correctly and its flapping around in there. Its not the hatch door i know that, maybe just a cover for a door or something. They have changed channel to discuss it tho Posted by bobble_bob</DIV>   I think it's a "we will just deal with a mess" and move on.....I hope   "we're go!" <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

bobble_bob · Nov 14, 2008

SPE said No Go but seems the issue isnt a restraint for launch now <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

Testing · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> From what i heard, someone didnt latch a door correctly and its flapping around in there. Its not the hatch door i know that, maybe just a cover for a door or something. They have changed channel to discuss it tho Posted by bobble_bob</DIV>Issue of possible door flopping around in white room  becomming a fod issue turing assent, go for launch <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

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