STS 126 (ULF2) Endeavour post launch mission.

[phaze]

I'm dying here... can someone please make a joke or two about this incident?&nbsp; <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />

 

[Testing]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Exploded sounds alot more dramatic. She was the one who saw it first hand so she would know best, but we dont know if the safety thing to stop it realising the grease failed, or the grease canister did infact explode due to change in pressure <br />Posted by bobble_bob</DIV></p><p>Sounds like a differential pressure problem to me. Braycote 601 packed in tube, then evacuated, leaked back to ambient, or somewhat close to and then exposed to a lower pressure. ISS outside amosphere should be < 1.0e-5 Torr.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[shuttle_guy]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Sounds like a differential pressure problem to me. Braycote 601 packed in tube, then evacuated, leaked back to ambient, or somewhat close to and then exposed to a lower pressure. ISS outside amosphere should be < 1.0e-5 Torr. <br />Posted by Testing</DIV></p><p>From what I hear there were no tools in the tool bag. That is a very good thing...special EVA tools are very valuable. Apparently there were wipes and grease guns etc. but special tools. This might slow down the following EVAs since they will have to share the remaining bag.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[silylene old]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Interesting that she used the word "exploded" while the commentaors used the word "leaked" <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />When my pens leaks in my pocket, I use the word 'explode' also. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature" align="center"><em><font color="#0000ff">- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</font></em> </div><div class="Discussion_UserSignature" align="center"><font color="#0000ff"><em>I really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function.</em></font> </div> </div>

 

[mouseonmars]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I'm dying here... can someone please make a joke or two about this incident?&nbsp; <br /> Posted by phaze</DIV></p><p>There's a few starting here ... http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=14991.150 </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I am your God. I am all knowing." Baal, Stargate SG-1 </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Today's Mission Status Briefing on NASA TV has been moved to 4:30 PM EST (2130 UT/GMT). About 45 minutes from now...</p> <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>

 

[Testing]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Today's Mission Status Briefing on NASA TV has been moved to 4:30 PM EST (2130 UT/GMT). About 45 minutes from now... <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br />What happened to scribble notes? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[mouseonmars]

BTW .... this page has a tracking map so you can tell what is passing by below when space walks are on NASA TV. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I am your God. I am all knowing." Baal, Stargate SG-1 </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>What happened to scribble notes? <br />Posted by Testing</DIV><br /><br />There really wasn't much news there. I guess I should write it up anyway, eh?</p><p>I'll try and do that when I can. </p><p>From what I recall, tasks are all ahead of shedule.</p><p>"Station flight engineer Sandra Magnus and her predecessor Greg Chamitoff moved the port and starboard crew quarters to the station and installed them in the Harmony node. They also installed a rack with equipment for return to Earth inside the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module. <br /><br />Other crew members also continued moving equipment and supplies between the two spacecraft. Transfer of all of the phone-booth-sized racks planned for this mission has been completed. Transfer work overall is about twenty five percent complete. <br /><br />Former Expedition 6 station resident, Endeavour mission specialist Don Pettit and Expedition 18 station commander Mike Fincke spent a bulk of the day configuring hardware on the new Water Recovery System. The facility will treat wastewater and provide recycled water clean enough to drink. The system will be activated for initial checkouts tonight. It will take about two days of initial operations before the first sample of water processed from urine is available for testing. <br /><br />Later today, the crew members will prepare for the second of four spacewalks by gathering tools and reviewing procedures. Subsequently, spacewalkers Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Shane Kimbrough will begin the standard pre-spacewalk campout in the station&rsquo;s Quest airlock. <br /><br />The campout will begin at 10:20 p.m. Piper and Kimbrough will be in Quest overnight, with its pressure at 10.2 psi compared to the station&rsquo;s 14.7 psi, to reduce their systems&rsquo; nitrogen content. That is to avoid the possibility of decompression sickness. <br /><br />Endeavour&rsquo;s crew is scheduled to go to bed at 11:55 p.m. CST today and be awakened at 7:55 a.m. CST Thursday. The spacewalk is set to start at 12:45 p.m. CST Thursday. </p> <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>

 

[mouseonmars]

<p><br /> <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/3/0/13e1c526-8799-405e-a053-e62c9e627e2d.Medium.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>After some failed attempts space spider weaves a web ! Pioneer spider ? </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I am your God. I am all knowing." Baal, Stargate SG-1 </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>Today's spacewalk is underway live on NASA TV.</p> <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>

 

[shuttle_guy]

<p>Possible 1 day mission extension due to urine reclaiming system problem.</p><p>http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts126/081120fd7/index4.html&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Possible 1 day mission extension due to urine reclaiming system problem.http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts126/081120fd7/index4.html <br />Posted by shuttle_guy</DIV><br /><br />NASA TV will be covering a joint crew news conference at 3:05 PM EST (2005 UT/GMT) followed by a Mission Status Briefing at 4 PM EST. <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>

 

[rybanis]

<p>Couldn't say that I didn't see that coming. With new equipment like what they've got, there are going to be issues.</p><p>On a side note, I'd like to see one of their drivers they use on EVAs. From what I've heard, you can set them to turn a specific number of times and set very specific torque, ect... Sounds really cool to me. I suppose my choice insturment, the hammer-drill, would not be best for this application. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Couldn't say that I didn't see that coming. With new equipment like what they've got, there are going to be issues.On a side note, I'd like to see one of their drivers they use on EVAs. From what I've heard, you can set them to turn a specific number of times and set very specific torque, ect... Sounds really cool to me. I suppose my choice insturment, the hammer-drill, would not be best for this application. <br />Posted by rybanis</DIV><br /><br />Most certainly not more than once!</p><p>Full crew news conference is about to start...</p> <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>

 

[NorCalDave]

Can anyone tell me if I saw Endeavour passing over California last night?&nbsp; I was at a friend's place in Castro Valley east of San Francisco and at about 6:15 PST IIRC, we watched a bright light move from the west towards the east until it faded out after passing directly over us.&nbsp; I watched another Shuttle pass over California years ago and this object seemed quite similar in its flight and appearance.

 

[Testing]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Can anyone tell me if I saw Endeavour passing over California last night?&nbsp; I was at a friend's place in Castro Valley east of San Francisco and at about 6:15 PST IIRC, we watched a bright light move from the west towards the east until it faded out after passing directly over us.&nbsp; I watched another Shuttle pass over California years ago and this object seemed quite similar in its flight and appearance. <br />Posted by NorCalDave</DIV><br /><br />Looks likely. This will tell you for sure next time.</p><p>http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[mouseonmars]

<p>It was an Interesting news conference. I didn't realise Fincke had appeared on the last episode of Enterprise.&nbsp; </p><p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Can anyone tell me if I saw Endeavour passing over California last night?&nbsp; I was at a friend's place in Castro Valley east of San Francisco and at about 6:15 PST IIRC, we watched a bright light move from the west towards the east until it faded out after passing directly over us.&nbsp; I watched another Shuttle pass over California years ago and this object seemed quite similar in its flight and appearance. <br /> Posted by NorCalDave</DIV></p><p>I think some of the tracking sites do retrospective predictions, or a friend with the right software and tracking data could do it. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> "I am your God. I am all knowing." Baal, Stargate SG-1 </div>

 

[bobble_bob]

Im back guys after a few days away in Amsterdam. Been catching up on what i missed on the mission. Seems this motor is the only issue they're looking at so far? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>It was an Interesting news conference. I didn't realise Fincke had appeared on the last episode of Enterprise.&nbsp; I think some of the tracking sites do retrospective predictions, or a friend with the right software and tracking data could do it. <br />Posted by mouseonmars</DIV><br /><br />You can do back predictions on Heavens-Above.</p><p>After you enter your location and select ISS predictions just click "prev" above the list.</p><p>This is for SF. Close enoigh for the ISS</p><p><table border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" class="standardTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;background-color:white" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_tblPasses"><tbody><tr class="darkrow"><td>20 Nov

 

[NorCalDave]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>You can do back predictions on Heavens-Above.After you enter your location and select ISS predictions just click "prev" above the list.This is for SF. Close enoigh for the ISS20 Nov-2.118:16:2710WSW18:19:1962NW 18:20:0144NNEBTW, it was the ISS and the orbiter since it is currently docked to the station. <br /> Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>Cool!&nbsp; Thanks to everyone for the replies. </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

 

[Testing]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Possible 1 day mission extension due to urine reclaiming system problem.http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts126/081120fd7/index4.html <br />Posted by shuttle_guy</DIV></p><p>Will this affect your travel plans? Need to know if your Turkey reservations are changed. Your email does not like my yahoo so call or send to my work for Monday. Here are the words from the cook 5 minutes ago.</p><div><font face="Arial" size="2">Your friends are welcome!&nbsp; You guys work&nbsp;out logistics about timing for dinner. Appetizers at 2 or so, and dinner about 3 or 4. We are almost 30 strong!</font></div><div></div><div><font face="Arial" size="2">El</font>&nbsp;</div><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobble_bob]

According to the PAO on Nasatv they havent asked for an extention yet, and dont have plans to at the moment. This may change though after EVA 3 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[montmein69]

In this article<br />http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html<br /><br />&nbsp;I read :<br /><br /> /> During the first spacewalk Tuesday, Stefanyshyn-Piper lost a $100,000 tool bag<br /> /> overboard. Two of the crew's grease guns were lost<br /><br />You said in a previous post there was no tools in the bag.<br /><br />&nbsp;My first question : was the lost bag (and stuff inside) really so expensive ?<br />&nbsp;and second question: did the astronauts have enough remaining grease to clean the SARJ race ring and to lubricate both SARJ ring&nbsp; when it is cleaned and the ring of the other rotating joint (to prevent any issue).?<br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobble_bob]

They lost 2 grease guns. I believe they did have enough. They used wipes to apply the grease instead aswell as the spare guns <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>