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STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

  • 27-02-2010 1:34pm
    #1
    lord lucan
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    Processing is well advanced on what currently looks like Atlantis' final mission.:(:(:(

    Currently targeted for launch on May 14th at 14.28 EDT(19.28 Irish time). Atlantis is due to deliver an Integrated Cargo Carrier and a Mini Research Module built by the Russians.

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  • #2
    lord lucan
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    Atlantis' Main Engines arrive to be fitted to the Orbiter.

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  • #3
    lord lucan
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    ET 136 which will make up part of Atlantis' stack on STS-132 makes it's way onto the barge which will transport it to KSC. It's due to arrive early next week.

    ET136-4-lo.gif


  • #4
    Beeker
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    T-3...............:(


  • #5
    lord lucan
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    Beeker wrote: »
    T-3...............:(

    I'll be sad to see this one end,my baby may never fly again.:(:(

    She'll be processed after STS-132 in case she's needed for a LON flight or STS-135 gets a green light but i'm not expecting that to happen.:(


  • #6
    Beeker
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    I'll be sad to see this one end,my baby may never fly again.:(:(

    She'll be processed after STS-132 in case she's needed for a LON flight or STS-135 gets a green light but i'm not expecting that to happen.:(
    Keep the faith........keep the faith;)


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  • #7
    ynotdu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭ynotdu


    hey LL,I like that mission patch!
    Atlantis showing its rear end to those who finished her,how appropiate:)

    I hope its Launch On Need is to rescue Bush jnr,Augustine,obama.........et al, that were involved in 'the end of NASA' from their unexpected Kick into orbit from all NASA lovers,which i am now currently processing!;)

    Oh and if the last two Astronauts name on that list: Good Sellers could not get an extension,Who can?


  • #8
    lord lucan
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    I like that mission patch a lot. It's very simple,basic even,and i'd like to think it's showing the sun setting on Atlantis as she sees out her final mission.:)


  • #9
    Beeker
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    I like that mission patch a lot. It's very simple,basic even,and i'd like to think it's showing the sun setting on Atlantis as she sees out her final mission.:)
    Yeah I agree, I like the patch also. Simple but fitting end for Atlantis.


  • #10
    lord lucan
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    Atlantis' ET arrives at KSC.

    2010-1969-m.jpg


  • #11
    Beeker
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    sts1321.jpg


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  • #12
    lord lucan
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    I was looking at the hi-res of that yesterday. There's a few astronauts(other than STS-132 crew) in there too and some other NASA personnel. I like this one a lot but i'm also a baseball fan so that helps.:)


  • #13
    Beeker
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    Yeah I can see Mick Coats on the right and looks like ynotdu's friend from 125 Mike Massimino on the left:)


  • #14
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,573 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    Beeker wrote: »
    and looks like ynotdu's friend from 125 Mike Massimino on the left:)

    He's everywhere since STS-125!!


  • #15
    ynotdu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭ynotdu


    Beeker wrote: »
    Yeah I can see Mick Coats on the right and looks like ynotdu's friend from 125 Mike Massimino on the left:)



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ufyPGdh9V0


  • #16
    ynotdu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭ynotdu


    lord lucan wrote: »
    He's everywhere since STS-125!!

    I AM NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • #17
    Beeker
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    ynotdu wrote: »
    I AM NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I knew it was you Mike "ynotdu" Massimino:D:D:D:D


  • #18
    Beeker
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    132's External tank and booster stacked and ready for Atlantis!
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    Atlantis due to roll over to the VAB April 12. Fitting day for the final rollover of Atlantis. It will be the 29th Anniversary of STS-1


  • #19
    lord lucan
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    :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(


  • #20
    Beeker
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    Atlantis's payload being prepared and loaded into the payload transport canister.
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  • #21
    lord lucan
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    Poor Atlantis. The fat lady is doing her vocal exercises.:(:(


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  • #22
    thecommander
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    If by flight readiness its still on for the 14th May, I'll post some pics from the Cape.


  • #23
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,573 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    thecommander wrote: »
    If by flight readiness its still on for the 14th May, I'll post some pics from the Cape.

    Please do. My advice would be to by a cheap tripod and mount your camera on it and put it on burst mode or auto mode if you have it. That way you can watch the launch with your own eyes. That's what i done and even though i only got pics up until it cleared the tower it was worth it to be able to watch it with my own eyes.


  • #24
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    Please do. My advice would be to by a cheap tripod and mount your camera on it and put it on burst mode or auto mode if you have it. That way you can watch the launch with your own eyes. That's what i done and even though i only got pics up until it cleared the tower it was worth it to be able to watch it with my own eyes.

    Be bringing a 70-300 lense, so should end up with photo at this range.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/yakkosmurf/2539900859/


  • #25
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,573 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    thecommander wrote: »
    Be bringing a 70-300 lense, so should end up with photo at this range.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/yakkosmurf/2539900859/

    I'd a 45-200mm lens and got reasonable pics. I was reluctant to buy a bigger lens as i'd never get the use out of it.

    Here's a couple of examples of mine.

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  • #26
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    I'd a 45-200mm lens and got reasonable pics. I was reluctant to buy a bigger lens as i'd never get the use out of it.

    Here's a couple of examples of mine.

    Was that from the causeway?


  • #27
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,573 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    thecommander wrote: »
    Was that from the causeway?

    Yeah,it was. Great view of the Orbiter as it sits on the pad and you could see it up until Booster sep.


  • #28
    Beeker
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    Rollover to the VAB now set for Tuesday 13th.


  • #29
    Beeker
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    Rollover still scheduled for tomorrow with Rollout to the pad set for Tuesday 20 April but talk of moving that forward to Monday 19th, the same day as the 131 landing. Could be a busy day at KSC:)


  • #30
    thecommander
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    Beeker wrote: »
    Rollover still scheduled for tomorrow with Rollout to the pad set for Tuesday 20 April but talk of moving that forward to Monday 19th, the same day as the 131 landing. Could be a busy day at KSC:)

    Everything seems to be going to plan so far.


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  • #31
    lord lucan
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    Rollover of Atlantis to the VAB due at 12.00. Not sure if there'll be any coverage as Discovery and EVA 3 is getting all the coverage at the moment.


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