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STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

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  • #62
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    the_commander_hat_red-p148327720901548115qz14_400.jpg

    It, its, its perfect.

    Have to get my hands on one of them.


  • #63
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    Here ya go: http://www.zazzle.com/the_commander_hat_red-148327720901548115


  • #64
    Stargate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,680 ✭✭✭Stargate


    lord lucan wrote: »
    Here ya go: http://www.zazzle.com/the_commander_hat_red-148327720901548115

    Tax Day Sale - 10.40% off ALL ORDERS!

    Better Hurry before Obama cuts it !!!!!!


  • #65
    Beeker
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    A quick overview of up comming events for 132

    April 20 Rollout to Pad 39A
    April 20 Crew at KSC for TCDT {terminal countdown demonstration test}
    April 22 Launch pad Q & A
    April 23 TCDT {terminal countdown demonstration test} to T-0
    April 28 program Flight Readiness Review
    May 03 Preflight briefings
    May 05 executive Flight Readiness Review
    May 10 crew to KSC for launch
    May 11 countdown begins
    May 14 19:29 {Irish time} Launch
    May 16 Docking
    May 23 Undocking
    May 26 Landing {Time to be Determined}


  • #66
    thecommander
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    Beeker wrote: »
    April 28 program Flight Readiness Review
    May 03 Preflight briefings

    Which of those is the main decider of launch date/time?


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  • #67
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    thecommander wrote: »
    Which of those is the main decider of launch date/time?

    The executive FRR on May 5th will be the final decision when an official date and time are set.


  • #68
    Beeker
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Which of those is the main decider of launch date/time?
    May 05 executive Flight Readiness Review. Thats the big one, it all hangs on this one.:)


  • #69
    thecommander
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    Thanks guys.


  • #70
    Beeker
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    Payload canister moving to the pad.

    index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19698.0;attach=214205;imageindex.php?action=dlattach;topic=19698.0;attach=214212;image
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  • #71
    Beeker
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    Payload canister at Pad 39A. Payload will wait until Atlantis arrives next week before being installed into her payload bay.
    20102735m.jpg
    20102733m.jpg
    20102731m.jpg


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  • #72
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    It'd be a shame if they had to delay Atlantis because of STS-134. The processing flow has been brilliant,they're flying along with having Atlantis ready for STS-132.


  • #73
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    It'd be a shame if they had to delay Atlantis because of STS-134. The processing flow has been brilliant,they're flying along with having Atlantis ready for STS-132.

    If they do I shall write a letter of complaint.


  • #74
    Beeker
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    thecommander wrote: »
    If they do I shall write a letter of complaint.
    I know it would be no good to you but I hate the speed at which these last few flights are going at. I would like time to savour each one and look forward to the next but everything is happening together with these last few. Pity they would only fly every six months or so.:(


  • #75
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    Beeker wrote: »
    I know it would be no good to you but I hate the speed at which these last few flights are going at. I would like time to savour each one and look forward to the next but everything is happening together with these last few. Pity they would only fly every six months or so.:(

    I did feel like that but there'd be a certain element of dragging it out if they done that. I've got September in my head and once they go and come back safely then i'm happy.:)


  • #76
    Beeker
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    I did feel like that but there'd be a certain element of dragging it out if they done that. I've got September in my head and once they go and come back safely then i'm happy.:)
    You are right of course. It will be nice to have all 3 home safely and retired to museums wher we can get to see them all up close. {Mrs Beeker is not going to be pleased about that little pilgrimage:D}
    I just don't want it all to end, it has been such a major part of my life since I was 13 that it will feel like a death to me:(


  • #77
    lord lucan
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    Beeker wrote: »
    You are right of course. It will be nice to have all 3 home safely and retired to museums wher we can get to see them all up close. {Mrs Beeker is not going to be pleased about that little pilgrimage:D}
    I just don't want it all to end, it has been such a major part of my life since I was 13 that it will feel like a death to me:(

    I'll plan a little trip to see my baby Atlantis wherever she ends up. It'll be great to see her up close even if it'll be sad that she should be flying and not sitting in a museum.


  • #78
    lord lucan
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    Atlantis getting ready to roll out.:):)

    index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19698.0;attach=215257;image


  • #79
    Beeker
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    Rollout was delayed due to lightning. New attempt at 23:00 Irish time tonight.


  • #80
    lord lucan
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    Great panoramic shot of Atlantis(:)) in the VAB.

    http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB100419/


  • #81
    Stargate
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    Atlantis getting ready to roll out.:):)

    index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19698.0;attach=215257;image

    Every time i see those buildings jez they look bigger and bigger , savage size Leo


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  • #82
    lord lucan
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    FAO TheCommander. Tickets onsale this thursday for launch viewing.

    http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/space-shuttle-launch-viewing-tickets.aspx?ic_campID=4&ic_pkw=GH_bmrs_STS132_Tickets_Apr10


  • #83
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    FAO TheCommander. Tickets onsale this thursday for launch viewing.

    http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/space-shuttle-launch-viewing-tickets.aspx?ic_campID=4&ic_pkw=GH_bmrs_STS132_Tickets_Apr10

    Already prebooked a bus tour that have tickets for causeway. They're more expensive but your guaranteed a spot. I'm still going to try for them, have a few people on standby to try aswell. Can cancel the tour if we do get them.


  • #84
    lord lucan
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Already prebooked a bus tour that have tickets for causeway. They're more expensive but your guaranteed a spot. I'm still going to try for them, have a few people on standby to try aswell. Can cancel the tour if we do get them.

    You're better off with the tour imo. I tried getting tickets online last november and causeway tickets were gone in seconds. Bought a KSC visitor centre viewing ticket as back up and ended up getting charged for 9!!!!


  • #85
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    You're better off with the tour imo. I tried getting tickets online last november and causeway tickets were gone in seconds. Bought a KSC visitor centre viewing ticket as back up and ended up getting charged for 9!!!!

    Really? Im staying in Titusville the night before and after so thought it was a bit of waste of money paying for transport when we're 90% of the way there already.


  • #86
    lord lucan
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Really? Im staying in Titusville the night before and after so thought it was a bit of waste of money paying for transport when we're 90% of the way there already.

    It's nearly quicker to get back to Orlando from KSC than it is to get to Titusville. Traffic is crazy on launch day. Thousands inside KSC and many more thousands at it's perimeter and Titusville and Cocoa Beach.

    I found the tour was great,no stress involved,just had to turn up.:)


  • #87
    lord lucan
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    Beeker wrote: »
    Rollout was delayed due to lightning. New attempt at 23:00 Irish time tonight.

    Now delayed again until 11.00 Irish time tomorrow(Wednesday).


  • #88
    ynotdu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭ynotdu


    lord lucan wrote: »
    Great panoramic shot of Atlantis(:)) in the VAB.

    http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB100419/

    another one to keep!:)


  • #89
    ynotdu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭ynotdu


    Stargate wrote: »
    Every time i see those buildings jez they look bigger and bigger , savage size Leo

    Stargate since You are TOO modest to admit to it i will just have to Grass You up:D

    The 'MY WEBSITE' link on SG's Sig is ALL his own work,including the links to Spaceflight!{needs a bit of maintanence and updating SG:)}

    cheers!


  • #90
    lord lucan
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    Here's another panoramic shot,up close with Atlantis.(Where's a love heart smilie when you want one?)

    http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB2_100419/

    You can pan all around the high bay and up and down Atlantis!:)


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  • #91
    lord lucan
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    Now delayed again until 11.00 Irish time tomorrow(Wednesday).

    Between 12.30 and 13.00 now!


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