Chris SF - 3/3/2006 4:10 PMQuoteJim - 2/3/2006 2:53 PMAfter reading all the previous threads, made me realize how fortune I am. I have been a space nut since Apollo 8 (3rd grade) and wanted to work in the space program since then. I realized my dream when I went into the Air Force, straight out of college, and was assigned to the Air Force Shuttle Program Office. In 1988, I got reassign to the Cape and have been here since then. I have change employers a few times (USAF to Boeing and now NASA) . When I first got down here, I watched every ELV and Shuttle launch, whether it was going to the beach, causeway or on base (best view) . Later as I worked some missions for Boeing, I was so tired from working the long hours before launch (see the ole days thread), I would sleep through launch, only to roll over and smile when I heard the rumble. I think will make an effort and get as close as possible again for the very next launch (which I believe will be a Delta IV) and take some pics for you guys.You are very fortunate and we appreciate you taking time to share your life with us. It's the nearest we can get to feeling involved.
Jim - 2/3/2006 2:53 PMAfter reading all the previous threads, made me realize how fortune I am. I have been a space nut since Apollo 8 (3rd grade) and wanted to work in the space program since then. I realized my dream when I went into the Air Force, straight out of college, and was assigned to the Air Force Shuttle Program Office. In 1988, I got reassign to the Cape and have been here since then. I have change employers a few times (USAF to Boeing and now NASA) . When I first got down here, I watched every ELV and Shuttle launch, whether it was going to the beach, causeway or on base (best view) . Later as I worked some missions for Boeing, I was so tired from working the long hours before launch (see the ole days thread), I would sleep through launch, only to roll over and smile when I heard the rumble. I think will make an effort and get as close as possible again for the very next launch (which I believe will be a Delta IV) and take some pics for you guys.
Ben - 3/12/2005 6:23 AM Look at STS-51I if you ever get the chance, as she roared right into a thunderstorm; STS-8 was almost the same, completely clouded over but not storming.
Chris Bergin - 1/12/2005 8:44 AMSent in from a user.Check out the sky as she goes through the cloud cover.CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO DOWNLOAD
Flightstar - 23/10/2006 1:59 PMI hope NASA PAO aren't displeased about that breaching the privacy of low clouds
Justin Space - 2/12/2005 12:27 PMCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I thought Shuttles couldn't, or more like shouldn't, launch through cloud like that. Wasn't STS-114 'watching the weather' that way?
Tahii - 2/12/2005 3:54 AMI still have the same question as Colby. Were the engines rated to a thrust of 375,000 pounds, then once they were fully tested, found that they had more thrust?
Colby - 6/12/2005 3:30 AMWell if the reason for this is what has been posted, then it doesn't make too much sense. Why couldn't they have 100% be maximum thrust (currently 109%) and make normal flight thrust (being 375,000 lbs, currently 100%) slightly less. Maybe it's just my logic. Or better yet, why don't they just call the extra 9% warpdrive. That would surely attract spectators.
Well if the reason for this is what has been posted, then it doesn't make too much sense. Why couldn't they have 100% be maximum thrust (currently 109%) and make normal flight thrust (being 375,000 lbs, currently 100%) slightly less. Maybe it's just my logic. Or better yet, why don't they just call the extra 9% warpdrive. That would surely attract spectators.