STS-133/Discovery

Beeker

Space Shuttle flight 133 and Discovery's scheduled 39th and final flight. launch due 16th September but likely to slip to November or later.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/index.html

Beeker

STS-133 external tank arriving and processing in the VAB.

lord lucan

Could be her last mission or she could go LON for STS-134. With a bit of luck we'll hear more over the next couple of weeks. A lot of uncertainty surrounding the manifest at the moment.

Beeker

lord lucan wrote: »

Could be her last mission or she could go LON for STS-134. With a bit of luck we'll hear more over the next couple of weeks. A lot of uncertainty surrounding the manifest at the moment.

Yeah, Good chance of her getting STS-135 to roundout her 40th:):)
Fingers crossed:pac::pac::)

ynotdu

Beeker wrote: »

Yeah, Good chance of her getting STS-135 to roundout her 40th:):)
Fingers crossed:pac::pac::)

Beaky You saying Her life might begin at 40?:pac::)

lord lucan

ynotdu wrote: »

Beaky You saying Her life might begin at 40?:pac::)

She's only going through the menopause,that's why she's so moody!:p

Beeker

ynotdu wrote: »

Beaky You saying Her life might begin at 40?:pac::)

I wish!!!! Theres at least another 40 flights left in her:)

lord lucan

Beeker wrote: »

I wish!!!! Theres at least another 40 flights left in her:)

The air frames were rated for 100 flights iirc. Other than regular OMDP she could easily go on for a long time yet.:)

lord lucan

Latest whispers are that they're thinking of re-arranging the flights back to their original positions,ie. STS-134 to fly before STS-133.

I can only assume they've had some good news on the AMS testing and are thinking of going back to the original manifest.

Beeker

lord lucan wrote: »

Latest whispers are that they're thinking of re-arranging the flights back to their original positions,ie. STS-134 to fly before STS-133.

I can only assume they've had some good news on the AMS testing and are thinking of going back to the original manifest.

Musical chairs:) Difficult for anyone trying to plan a trip over to catch one:)
I just hope they take their time and not rush them.

lord lucan

I reckon they'll still only get one more away this year and one in late winter next year. And if STS-135 gets a green light it'll probably be a year from now.

lord lucan

The AMS payload that was due on STS-134 has its own Facebook page.:D

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Alpha-Magnetic-Spectrometer-AMS-02/61514694953?ref=ts

ynotdu

I learned the hard way since Augustine was commissioned not to speculate! Lord so many things we posted in good faith from what We thought were trusted sources made liars of us.

Everybody at NASA talking from both sides of their mouth:eek:

those who wanted Constellation to go ahead V those fighting for STS extension fighting for the funding, and then there was the politicions..............:mad:

Beeker

lord lucan wrote: »

I reckon they'll still only get one more away this year and one in late winter next year. And if STS-135 gets a green light it'll probably be a year from now.

It looks that way at the moment.
Processing ongoing for 133. Booster stacking.

ynotdu

Well now LL&Beaky, I hate to interrupt this 'Love in' between You.s but i think if yiz care to search the archives You will find It was Moi that first predicted a Shuttle Launch in 2011!:P

Beeker

ynotdu wrote: »

Well now LL&Beaky, I hate to interrupt this 'Love in' between You.s but i think if yiz care to search the archives You will find It was Moi that first predicted a Shuttle Launch in 2011!:P

Indeed ynotdu, I bow humbly to your earlier prediction:)

ynotdu

Beeker wrote: »

Indeed ynotdu, I bow humbly to your earlier prediction:)

Gracious as ever Beaky!:)

lord lucan

ynotdu wrote: »

Well now LL&Beaky, I hate to interrupt this 'Love in' between You.s but i think if yiz care to search the archives You will find It was Moi that first predicted a Shuttle Launch in 2011!:P

Have you got the Lotto numbers for Wednesday?:pac:

ynotdu

lord lucan wrote: »

Have you got the Lotto numbers for Wednesday?:pac:

1,2,9,3,4,11, Bonus number=5

put Your Shergar shirt on it!

lord lucan

ynotdu wrote: »

1,2,9,3,4,11, Bonus number=5

put Your Shergar shirt on it!

I'll buy you a pint if i win.:D

ynotdu

lord lucan wrote: »

I'll buy you a pint if i win.:D

Ok, fine with Me if You are that mean:(

Unless of course You mean You will buy me a pint at KSC?:)

Trotter

ynotdu get that signed.. A pint in KSC could easily turn into a pint in KFC if it's a verbal guarantee although LL seems like an honourable chap lol

Delighted to see the prospect of a 2011 launch. I'd dearly love to be there. What's the chances of it being a summer launch?

ynotdu

Trotter wrote: »

ynotdu get that signed.. A pint in KSC could easily turn into a pint in KFC if it's a verbal guarantee although LL seems like an honourable chap lol

Delighted to see the prospect of a 2011 launch. I'd dearly love to be there. What's the chances of it being a summer launch?

The NASA staff that are in favour want it to launch in June 2011 to give the ISS as many spares as possible.

I would get it signed by Lord Lucan,Shergar,or Elvis but they are hard to find!:)

lord lucan

Trotter wrote: »

ynotdu get that signed.. A pint in KSC could easily turn into a pint in KFC if it's a verbal guarantee although LL seems like an honourable chap lol

Delighted to see the prospect of a 2011 launch. I'd dearly love to be there. What's the chances of it being a summer launch?

At the moment the schedule is up in the air. Presently it looks like there'll be at least one flight before the end of this year and one in late winter/early spring next year. They're for definite.

If STS-135 gets the money to fly it'll probably fly in June next year. We should no more shortly as they're currently evaluating the launch schedule.

lord lucan

Oh,and i'll throw in a Bargain Bucket too Ynotdu.:pac:

ynotdu

lord lucan wrote: »

Oh,and i'll throw in a Bargain Bucket too Ynotdu.:pac:

What? You will pay for Me to go watch the next falcon Launch?:)

lord lucan

ynotdu wrote: »

What? You will pay for Me to go watch the next falcon Launch?:)

Yep.:pac:

ynotdu

lord lucan wrote: »

Yep.:pac:

:D:D:D:D:D

Mooneycam eat yar heart out! Falconcam is the New Kid on the block!!!:)

Trotter

July would suit me much better. Who do I ring? :P

ynotdu

Trotter wrote: »

July would suit me much better. Who do I ring? :P

This guy:



or if it is a bird You want to ring try him,try him,try him try...........



Who's a pretty polly?:D

lord lucan

Trotter wrote: »

July would suit me much better. Who do I ring? :P

June 24th is the date been touted now. NASA are backing the mission so it's a case of getting the funding for it.

Beeker

lord lucan wrote: »

June 24th is the date been touted now. NASA are backing the mission so it's a case of getting the funding for it.

I'm breaking into my piggybank as we speak to send them a deposit:D

I might even get the chance to go to one more launch if the gods are good:)

Beeker

As reported on NSF today STS-135 is looking more and more like a reality:)

This mission now has full NASA backing and is with the government (not sure if it has to go via OSTP etc). One astronaut claims a crew has been selected and await the go for training.

We expect to know if STS-135 is a go for June 24, 2011 this month.

lord lucan

Beeker wrote: »

I'm breaking into my piggybank as we speak to send them a deposit:D

I might even get the chance to go to one more launch if the gods are good:)

I might have a fiver spare.:D

Boards.ie STS-135 Flight Appeal.:pac:

thecommander

I think I'd go back and see the last one.

Beeker

thecommander wrote: »

I think I'd go back and see the last one.

I might join you if only I can convince Mrs Beeker:D

thecommander

Beeker wrote: »

I might join you if only I can convince Mrs Beeker:D

Tell her I said its ok

Beeker

thecommander wrote: »

Tell her I said its ok

:D:D

Beeker

More info on the possible 135 flight next year.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/06/sts-135-june-24-2011-evaluation-extra-shuttle-mission/

ynotdu

Beeker wrote: »

As reported on NSF today STS-135 is looking more and more like a reality:)

This mission now has full NASA backing and is with the government (not sure if it has to go via OSTP etc). One astronaut claims a crew has been selected and await the go for training.

We expect to know if STS-135 is a go for June 24, 2011 this month.

"I just love your sexy voice there dude";)

I can't remember what i done to fill time after Columbia{i had no computer then or Space chatroom,So it was not as traumatic as this delay is proving to be,completly spoiled by NASA TV now!

What did You's do before the RTF's after Challenger and Columbia,?
Please help Me!:(

lord lucan

ynotdu wrote: »

What did You's do before the RTF's after Challenger and Columbia,?
Please help Me!:(

After Challenger,i had school to distract me.:pac:

After Columbia,i suppose i made do with basic information from the internet,nothing like the wealth of information available now.

At least now there's a ton of video to keep us occupied in the dark hours ahead.:(

ynotdu

lord lucan wrote: »

After Challenger,i had school to distract me.:pac:

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are u shugestang Dat i did nat go ta Skool?


My first follow every movement of a Spaceflight by computer was the Marsrovers to the point were i was banned from My Schools library.:D

Was interested in the Shuttle since i can remember,but was dependant on Sky news moods and teletext.
Challenger,Well i was just one of Many Twinkles in My fathers eye!:pac:

Of course Beeker always says School was a distraction to his study of the STS!:D
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After Columbia,i suppose i made do with basic information from the internet,nothing like the wealth of information available now.

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Overwhelming at times!:eek:

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At least now there's a ton of video to keep us occupied in the dark hours ahead.:(

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Video is great to watch,but just not the same as the mission by mission fun We have had.

regarding the dark days lets hope the MAX-Q Song/vid 'New days WILL rise,will come to be ASAP!:)

Beeker

ynotdu wrote: »

"I just love your sexy voice there dude";)

I can't remember what i done to fill time after Columbia{i had no computer then or Space chatroom,So it was not as traumatic as this delay is proving to be,completly spoiled by NASA TV now!

What did You's do before the RTF's after Challenger and Columbia,?
Please help Me!:(

After Challenger it was hard because of the lack of information. Letters to NASA for info packs were one of my only outlets. They always send back great stuff:) Flight magazine was also a great source of information. Because we had no internet, we made do with what was available. There was also a magazine called Countdown, which was a great magazine dedicated to the Space Shuttle.

It was US based and arrived once a month in the post. I was like a child at christmas waiting for it to arrive each month.:) Dont forget before the Internet this was the only source of info and photos.

After Columbia we had the internet which made it so much easier to keep up to date on progress. I never mind gaps between flights as I enjoy following the processing and planning for the flights. When they are too close to each other you find yourself with too much happening. Info overload:)
With only 2/3 flights left I hope they take their time and spread it out a bit to make it last as long as possible:)

lord lucan

thecommander wrote: »

I think I'd go back and see the last one.

I'm actually torn on this one. Obviously i'd love to see another launch but after the one i went to went so well i'd be afraid another launch would end up like my first 2 attempts and end up costing me a fortune.

Beeker

lord lucan wrote: »

I'm actually torn on this one. Obviously i'd love to see another launch but after the one i went to went so well i'd be afraid another launch would end up like my first 2 attempts and end up costing me a fortune.

You sound like Mrs Beeker:D

thecommander

lord lucan wrote: »

I'm actually torn on this one. Obviously i'd love to see another launch but after the one i went to went so well i'd be afraid another launch would end up like my first 2 attempts and end up costing me a fortune.

Key is to book the tickets as last minute as possible. I know that doesn't help if theres a scrub very close to launch, but it takes away the months/weeks of worry coming up to it. I found that anyway.

I made my peace with the launch the week before, I set aside the time and money and if for any reason I didn't see I was happy that I had done my best, otherwise you'd be heartbroken and broke.

Beeker

133 has been extended by 3 days and 2 EVA's have been added for our pleasure:)

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/06/sts-133-three-flight-days-and-two-evas-added-to-discoverys-mission/

Beeker

STS-133 patch has been released. Not sure I like it No mention of Discovery and the Orbiter looks more like Concord then a Shuttle.

Beeker

Boosters stacking complete



Standing in front of the Boosters are the members of the Class of 2009 Astronaut Candidates. They must be wondering if they will ever get the chance to fly?

Beeker

STS-133 now looking at a new launch date of No Earlier Than (NET) late October.

lord lucan

That mission patch looks ****e!!