STS-129/ULF-3 Mission Thread

[EarthlingX]

This might be a bit late, but nevertheless.
I don't watch all the Shuttle launches, but i've seen my share, anyway, when watching this launch, it reminded me of that Mortal Combat announcement 'Flawless victory !'
It was so beautiful, routine, easy, no-big-deal thing, really impressive. I know i will miss this bird, i almost already do.

 

[Zipi]

Liberty Star bringing one of STS-129 boosters back:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWSKNxc-sCA[/youtube]

Liberty Star, part 2:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9W0SJq4Ruo[/youtube]

STS-129 Left SRB Ascent video looking up:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wd0F3A-eoo[/youtube]

STS-129 Right SRB Ascent Video looking down:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkypwTBdOmo[/youtube]

I'll update this as other SRB cameras appear to Youtube

 

[Zipi]

I decided to post a new reply since all these Youtube videos are now ripped by the same person ApoloTR.

Starts with STS-129 Left SRB Intertank and 5:00 switches to Right SRB Intertank (which includes also sound):
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bKd8ym_ng[/youtube]

STS-129 Left SRB Aft, looking up:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQ5PE5DOEc[/youtube]

STS-129 Right SRB Fwd, looking down:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3mHHKfGukA[/youtube]

STS-129 Left SRB Fwd, looking down:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dalKeqBaboQ[/youtube]

STS-129 Right SRB Aft, looking up:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNp0eDdwcW0[/youtube]

 

[Zipi]

Really cool video collasion about Atlantis launch:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQSCn8O6omY[/youtube]

It contains material that I haven't seen before and gives you really good picture how the shuttle launch progresses during its way to orbit. Full screen viewing mode is highly recommended!

Landing opportunities:
ORBIT....SITE.....DEORBIT....LANDING

Friday, Mar. 27

171......KSC......08:41 AM...09:44 AM
172......KSC......10:16 AM...11:19 AM

Saturday, Mar. 28

187......KSC......08:56 AM...09:59 AM
188......EDW......10:25 AM...11:29 AM
.........KSC......10:33 AM...11:34 AM
189......EDW......12:01 PM...01:03 PM
190......EDW......01:38 PM...02:38 PM

Sunday, Mar. 29

202......KSC......07:34 AM...08:38 AM
203......KSC......09:09 AM...10:12 AM
204......EDW......10:38 AM...11:42 AM
205......EDW......12:14 PM...01:16 PM

Monday, Mar. 30:

218......KSC......07:47 AM...08:51 AM
219......KSC......09:23 AM...10:26 AM
220......EDW......10:52 AM...11:55 AM
221......EDW......12:28 PM...01:30 PM
___________________________________

 

[Testing]

It contains material that I haven't seen before and gives you really good picture how the shuttle launch progresses during its way to orbit. Full screen viewing mode is highly recommended!

Well done! Excellent find.

 

[Zipi]

It contains material that I haven't seen before and gives you really good picture how the shuttle launch progresses during its way to orbit. Full screen viewing mode is highly recommended!

Well done! Excellent find.

In case you want to download it to your own archives in the original quality you can find the download link from this page: http://exposureroom.com/members/minterb ... 04c9008d7/

 

[MeteorWayne]

Just saw a very nice pass of the ISS/Shuttle pair here in NJ, the shuttle trailing by about 30 seconds.

Dragged everybody in my house, as well as everyone in the neighbor's house to see it.

Due to weather and orbital timing, this is only the second time in 129 missions that I have ever been able to see the two
close to each other. I'm glad I got to see the spectacle 1 more time. Also caught a brief -2.5 glint off the shuttle making it almost as bright as the ISS for a few seconds.

There's another pass across the mid Atlantic coast on the next orbit, VERY low (12 deg) in the SW for me. ~ 6:44 PM EST.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Just took a peek at weather for the Cape tomorrow morning; winds look to be pretty high (NW 10-15 + gusts).

Saturday morning winds will be much lower, still with clear skies.

Wx Wayne

 

[Testing]

Looks like a go for first landing op. De-orbit burn in 25 min.

 

[Zipi]

Looks like a go for first landing op. De-orbit burn in 25 min.

Seems pretty textbook shuttle flight for me... First launch opportunity and up she went and now the first landing opportunity has been confirmed.

Here once again NasaTV direct stream links:

http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1369080 (Quality: 150k)
http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1368162 (Quality: 300k)
http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1368570 (Quality: 500k)
http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1368163 (Quality: 1200k)

 

[MeteorWayne]

Yes, looks like they will get the official OK in a few minutes. Correction, they just got the official go.
Deorbit burn at 8:37 EST, landing at 9:44 EST.

Winds are a bit high, but aligned well with runway 33, and well withing limits.

 

[Testing]

Not much chance of an Edwards landing this morning! De-orbit burn at 0537PST.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Now no chance. Deorbit burn underway.

 

[MeteorWayne]

I'm always struck by the delicate balance of staying in orbit that reducing the speed by a mere 211 mph is enough to bring the shuttle down in less than 1 full orbit.

 

[earth_bound_misfit]

I'm always struck by the delicate balance of staying in orbit that reducing the speed by a mere 211 mph is enough to bring the shuttle down in less than 1 full orbit.

Yes, it's amazing.

 

[Swampcat]

Touchdown !!

Incredibly smooth mission.

Congrats to NASA.

 

[MeteorWayne]

Wheel stop.

Nice clean mission, congrats to the team and good health to the ISS.

 

[Zipi]

Really nice landing and perfect weather. Here is Youtube video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0gScchnzKY[/youtube]