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STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

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    #212
    lord lucan
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    Jerry Ross is the only guy who loves Atlantis more than me!:D


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    #213
    thecommander
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    Anyone know what time the FRR is on tomorrow at and how long it lasts for?


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    #214
    lord lucan
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Anyone know what time the FRR is on tomorrow at and how long it lasts for?

    Usually kicks off around lunchtime(our time) and can go on for hours. Nasa tv have no time listed for the post FRR News conference. Keep an eye on NASA's twitter page,they usually update it during the FRR.

    http://twitter.com/nasa


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    #215
    lord lucan
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    FRR kicks off at 13.00 our time today.


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    #216
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    http://twitter.com/nasa

    All over it.

    If you want to follow me for the launch, I'll be updating it when I can. PM for my twitter name.


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    #217
    ynotdu
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    Great News for Yous going to see the launch!:).lots of sources saying the press conference that will pull all the drip info from the FRR live on NASA TV at 10PM (Irish time)5PM EDT,proably plenty of repeats of it for anyone reading this too late.


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    #218
    ynotdu
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    FRR kicks off at 13.00 our time today.

    See your light on LL,She still refusing to make a clean break with You!:)
    They just wont rule out that 135 will they?
    Sounds a little less crazy since they mentioned that a Soyuz requires only one Cosmonaut to launch and dock to ISS,and 135 if it happened would be a crew of four.Teasing ya right to the end so She is!:D


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    #219
    lord lucan
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    My baby is go for launch!!!!!!!!!! Better try and arrange to get home in time to watch what'll most likely be her final launch.

    At least our travelling boardsies have a definite date now,I'll have a word with Atlantis and ask her to behave on the pad. Let's hope the weather gods co-operate.:)


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    #220
    thecommander
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    Just booked flights.


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    #221
    ynotdu
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Just booked flights.

    As LL would say in his lucid moments "GO on ya good thing":D
    I dont use Twitter,will You have no way of posting on boards that You know of when You get there,or do you not know?
    When You planning to travel?Can You stay for the five days that have four opportunities for launch?

    PM me Your twitter name and i will set up an account to listen in:)?


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    #222
    thecommander
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    ynotdu wrote: »
    As LL would say in his lucid moments "GO on ya good thing":D
    I dont use Twitter,will You have no way of posting on boards that You know of when You get there,or do you not know?
    When You planning to travel?Can You stay for the five days that have four opportunities for launch?

    PM me Your twitter name and i will set up an account to listen in:)?

    I'll be updating here too, just moment to moment things might go up there. Dont be worrying about setting up an account.

    Leaving the 13th, fly out the 18th. All the hotels I've prebooked have wifi and laptop will be with me (and iPad on the last day!). SLR & camcorder will be with me.


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    #223
    Beeker
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    :D:DHe we go again.....8 days left...yeah, yeah, yeah.........:D:D launch fever!


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    #224
    lord lucan
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    Beeker wrote: »
    :D:DHe we go again.....8 days left...yeah, yeah, yeah.........:D:D launch fever!

    I think Beeker's excited!:pac::pac:


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    #225
    Beeker
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    Countdown for the Space Shuttle's 132nd and Atlantis's 32nd and final flight begins this Tuesday 11 May. "Call to stations" for the launch team is at 20:30 {Irish time } and the countdowm begins at 21:00 at the T-43 hour mark. With a number of built in holds T-0 is due at 19:20 on Friday 14 May.
    20102981m.jpg


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    #226
    Beeker
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    Hope your flight to the US works out Commander:( Ash getting in the way:eek:


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    #227
    thecommander
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    Beeker wrote: »
    Hope your flight to the US works out Commander:( Ash getting in the way:eek:

    Well aren't you a bundle of joy!!

    Hopefully it will have dissipated or moved on by Thursday. Its the one worry, have everything else sorted.


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    #228
    Beeker
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Well aren't you a bundle of joy!!

    Hopefully it will have dissipated or moved on by Thursday. Its the one worry, have everything else sorted.
    Sorry to bring it up my friend:eek: Fingers crossed:)


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    #229
    ynotdu
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    Beeker wrote: »
    Hope your flight to the US works out Commander:( Ash getting in the way:eek:

    Beaky You are indeed a true friend to Me!
    You have lifted My reputation as Chief Party pooper,prophet of doom and four horses of the Apocolypse in one fell swoop.!
    Thank You,It was SUCH a heavy burden to Me!:p:p:D


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    #230
    ynotdu
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    everything you wanted to know about 132 and the history of Atlantis,but were afraid to ask! in PDF format.

    http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/451029main_sts132_press_kit.pdf


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    #231
    ynotdu
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    http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/112497main_image_feature_303_ajh_full.jpg

    Here's Lookin' at You, Discovery!

    Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao used a digital camera April 6 to photograph the rollout of the Space Shuttle Discovery at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center from an altitude of 220 statute miles. Chiao captured the rollout at 4:35 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time as the Station flew directly over the launch site. Visible in the image are the Shuttle’s two launch pads at Launch Complex 39. Discovery’s launch pad, 39-B, is on the left.


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    #232
    ynotdu
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    http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/110788main_image_feature_286_ajhfull.jpg

    Floating Free

    In February 1984, Mission Specialist Bruce McCandless II went further away from the confines and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut had ever been.
    This space first was made possible by the Manned Manuevering Unit or MMU, a nitrogen jet propelled backpack.
    After a series of test maneuvers inside and above Challenger's payload bay, McCandless went "free-flying" to a distance of 320 feet away from the Orbiter. This stunning orbital panorama view shows McCandless out there amongst the black and blue of Earth and space.

    I promise You will find Him,just a case of 'Spot the Astronaut ':D

    image size was either too small or too big,on My screen he can be found with the scroll left to right about midway point.
    Scroll up/slightly closer to bottom than top.I just think it is too Awesome to miss :D
    AFAIK He was was recorded as an official orborting satellite,but stand to be corrected!, as he had no theter' .
    If
    his backpack had failed the plan was the shuttle would use its thrusters to scoop him into the cargo bay.
    Never heard that it was tried again but he had some cahoona's! :D


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    #233
    thecommander
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    Do any of the satellite channels show the launch live? Cousins in the UK want to tune in and watch.


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    #234
    lord lucan
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    thecommander wrote: »
    Do any of the satellite channels show the launch live? Cousins in the UK want to tune in and watch.

    Sky News always show it. If they have Sky News active it's usually on there,they show the NASA tv feed.


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    #235
    thecommander
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    Sky News always show it. If they have Sky News active it's usually on there,they show the NASA tv feed.

    Perfect.


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    #236
    lord lucan
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    ynotdu wrote: »
    Floating Free

    In February 1984, Mission Specialist Bruce McCandless II went further away from the confines and safety of his ship than any previous astronaut had ever been.
    This space first was made possible by the Manned Manuevering Unit or MMU, a nitrogen jet propelled backpack.
    After a series of test maneuvers inside and above Challenger's payload bay, McCandless went "free-flying" to a distance of 320 feet away from the Orbiter. This stunning orbital panorama view shows McCandless out there amongst the black and blue of Earth and space.

    I promise You will find Him,just a case of 'Spot the Astronaut ':D

    image size was either too small or too big,on My screen he can be found with the scroll left to right about midway point.
    Scroll up/slightly closer to bottom than top.I just think it is too Awesome to miss :D
    AFAIK He was was recorded as an official orborting satellite,but stand to be corrected!, as he had no theter' .
    If
    his backpack had failed the plan was the shuttle would use its thrusters to scoop him into the cargo bay.
    Never heard that it was tried again but he had some cahoona's! :D

    Could you not find any bigger pictures Ynotdu?:p


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    #237
    ynotdu
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    lord lucan wrote: »
    Could you not find any bigger pictures Ynotdu?:p[/QUOTE/}

    See now LL,You must have been on the panel that selected Augustine for the commission.I was on the shortlist for the job but did'nt President Obama pass Me over.what a mistake!! as I at least would have made recommendations based on the BIG PICTURE!!!!!!!:pac::p


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    #238
    Beeker
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    ynotdu wrote: »
    lord lucan wrote: »
    Could you not find any bigger pictures Ynotdu?:p[/QUOTE/}

    See now LL,You must have been on the panel that selected Augustine for the commission.I was on the shortlist for the job but did'nt President Obama pass Me over.what a mistake!! as I at least would have made recommendations based on the BIG PICTURE!!!!!!!:pac::p
    You must have some job that you can spend the night surfing for great photos:D


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    #239
    Beeker
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    132 crew arrived at KSC last night.

    img5258k.jpg

    img5448a.jpg


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    #240
    ynotdu
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    Beeker wrote: »
    ynotdu wrote: »
    You must have some job that you can spend the night surfing for great photos:D

    WHAT!!!!???? You call securing Your Model T Ford,Your Gramaphone,Your collection of 78's,Your Beta max and Your Zimmerframe a good job:eek:;)


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    #241
    fifilarue
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    smashin photo above ynotdu and would agree with you about the cahoonas!


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