STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

lord lucan · 27-02-2010 12:34pm #1

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.

lord lucan · 27-02-2010 12:38pm

Atlantis' Main Engines arrive to be fitted to the Orbiter.

lord lucan · 27-02-2010 12:43pm

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.

Beeker · 27-02-2010 1:35pm

T-3...............:(

lord lucan · 27-02-2010 1:39pm

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.:(

Beeker · 27-02-2010 2:32pm

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;)

ynotdu · 27-02-2010 10:26pm

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?

lord lucan · 28-02-2010 1:21am

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.:)

Beeker · 01-03-2010 12:29pm

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.

lord lucan · 02-03-2010 12:27am

Atlantis' ET arrives at KSC.

Beeker · 07-03-2010 9:27pm

lord lucan · 07-03-2010 9:49pm

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.:)

Beeker · 11-03-2010 5:38pm

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

lord lucan · 11-03-2010 7:28pm

Beeker wrote: »

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

He's everywhere since STS-125!!

ynotdu · 11-03-2010 11:33pm

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

ynotdu · 11-03-2010 11:34pm

lord lucan wrote: »

He's everywhere since STS-125!!

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

Beeker · 12-03-2010 3:29pm

ynotdu wrote: »

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

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

Beeker · 31-03-2010 10:37am

132's External tank and booster stacked and ready for Atlantis!

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

lord lucan · 31-03-2010 11:19am

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Beeker · 07-04-2010 9:58pm

Atlantis's payload being prepared and loaded into the payload transport canister.

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lord lucan · 07-04-2010 10:05pm

Poor Atlantis. The fat lady is doing her vocal exercises.:(:(

thecommander · 07-04-2010 10:06pm

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

lord lucan · 07-04-2010 10:14pm

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.

thecommander · 07-04-2010 10:21pm

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/

lord lucan · 07-04-2010 10:34pm

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.

thecommander · 07-04-2010 10:34pm

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?

lord lucan · 07-04-2010 10:40pm

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.

Beeker · 11-04-2010 12:04pm

Rollover to the VAB now set for Tuesday 13th.

Beeker · 12-04-2010 12:29pm

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:)

thecommander · 12-04-2010 1:50pm

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.

lord lucan · 13-04-2010 10:10am

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.

Stargate · 13-04-2010 10:26am

lord lucan wrote: »

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.

We need more feeds LL

lord lucan · 13-04-2010 10:30am

Stargate wrote: »

We need more feeds LL

No sign of Beeker,maybe he's over there and will bring us coverage by BeekerCam!:D

Stargate · 13-04-2010 11:06am

lord lucan wrote: »

No sign of Beeker,maybe he's over there and will bring us coverage by BeekerCam!:D

Has he one of THOSE too ??? haha

Astronomy & Space callin Beeky , come in Beeky :rolleyes:

lord lucan · 13-04-2010 12:14pm

Atlantis is out of the OPF and on the towway. Most likely her final rollover.:(:(:(:(:(:(

Stargate · 13-04-2010 12:19pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Atlantis is out of the OPF and on the towway. Most likely her final rollover.:(:(:(:(:(:(

All this week feels like that LL , the final of most everything

lord lucan · 13-04-2010 12:26pm

Stargate wrote: »

All this week feels like that LL , the final of most everything

Yep and it's only going to accelerate over the next few months sadly!:(:(

lord lucan · 13-04-2010 12:32pm

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lord lucan · 13-04-2010 2:30pm

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lord lucan · 13-04-2010 2:55pm

Over 3 and a half hours now and she's only arriving at the VAB. Must be letting her enjoy the Florida sunshine for an extended period.:)

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lord lucan · 13-04-2010 2:56pm

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Beeker · 13-04-2010 4:04pm

Stargate wrote: »

Has he one of THOSE too ??? haha

Astronomy & Space callin Beeky , come in Beeky :rolleyes:

Sorry lads on the road all day:( Just home and checking the web for updates. I see you were all busy today:D

Glad to see atlantis in the VAB. Sad its going to be for the last time.......or is it

lord lucan · 13-04-2010 8:33pm

My Baby!!:o:o:o:o:o

ynotdu · 14-04-2010 1:40am

Stargate wrote: »

All this week feels like that LL , the final of most everything

I suppose You blame Thierry Henry on THAT as well,SG?:P

ynotdu · 14-04-2010 1:46am

Beeker wrote: »

Sorry lads on the road all day:( Just home and checking the web for updates. I see you were all busy today:D

Glad to see atlantis in the VAB. Sad its going to be for the last time.......or is it

............or is it

Beeker please We have been tortured enough about the future of NASA without You putting your OR in..................:p

Stargate · 14-04-2010 8:20am

lord lucan wrote: »

Always an amazing sight LL

Stargate · 14-04-2010 8:24am

Beeker wrote: »

Sorry lads on the road all day Just home and checking the web for updates. I see you were all busy today:D

Glad to see atlantis in the VAB. Sad its going to be for the last time.......or is it

Nice day yesterday Beeker , did you manage to run the audio app ?
Atlantis in the VAB , Things running along wayyyy to quick , soon there will be zero to look forward to :eek:

Beeker · 14-04-2010 1:33pm

lord lucan wrote: »

My Baby!!:o:o:o:o:o

She looks good as ever LL...:)

lord lucan · 14-04-2010 3:35pm

Beeker wrote: »

She looks good as ever LL...:)

Oh she does! I'll be sad to see her go. The way it's going i don't see STS-135 getting manifested so i'm treating STS-132 as her final hurrah.:(:(

thecommander · 14-04-2010 3:43pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Oh she does! I'll be sad to see her go. The way it's going i don't see STS-135 getting manifested so i'm treating STS-132 as her final hurrah.:(:(

If STS135 happens becuase they dont want to waste a fully setup Shuttle, then who would the LON be for them? Vicious circle?

lord lucan · 14-04-2010 3:54pm

thecommander wrote: »

If STS135 happens becuase they dont want to waste a fully setup Shuttle, then who would the LON be for them? Vicious circle?

There was talk of the Russians using a Soyuz as a rescue vehicle if needed. ISS would have enough supplies to sustain a crew for the time needed to send a rescue vehicle.Apparently they could configure the orbiter to undock from the ISS and set it a course to re-enter the earths atmosphere and burn up over the ocean. That's a worse case scenario obviously.

STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

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