Author Topic: STS-120 Cheerleading Thread (Read 29468 times)

gocamels · « **on:** 10/08/2007 12:47 am »

Rah, rah, rah.

Save the other threads for info by posting your cheers here.

tmckinley · « **Reply #1 on:** 10/08/2007 01:17 am »

YEAH!! Seeing this thread just made me realize how close we are to another launch! (Not that rollout and rollover weren't big enough clues)

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #2 on:** 10/08/2007 02:08 am »

Isn't it a bit early?

Anyhow, YIPPEEE!!!!!

STS-500Cmdr · « **Reply #3 on:** 10/08/2007 02:12 am »

Oh No, NOT another boring space launch!!..............

JUST KIDDING Im looking forward as always to seeing that awesome machine fly again. Oct. 23 is coming awfully quick--im getting excited as i always do. GO DISCOVERY!!

Andrewwski · « **Reply #4 on:** 10/08/2007 04:48 pm »

Too early for me yet...but the excitment is still climbing.

AstroRJY · « **Reply #5 on:** 10/08/2007 04:55 pm »

Are they still planning on launching on a Tuesday morning at 11:38 a.m. I'm sure it will launch safely but just makes me shudder briefly...STS-51L was a Tuesday morning at 11:38 a.m.

Rocket Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** 10/08/2007 05:04 pm »

11:38:14am right now.

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #7 on:** 10/08/2007 06:13 pm »

GO DISCOVERY !

I am really looking forward to this mission as we return to delivering pressuriesd modules (yipee!)

Also this time I wont have to stay up till around midnight (UK) to watch it as it's in the afternoon my time!

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #8 on:** 10/08/2007 07:16 pm »

A tad earliy, but I'm starting to get really excited again as well. We only have 15 days left! GO DISCOVERY!

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #9 on:** 10/08/2007 08:36 pm »

Hopefully, there won't be a scrub...

Buzzkill....sorry about that, y'all.

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #10 on:** 10/08/2007 08:50 pm »

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spaceshuttle - 8/10/2007 3:36 PM

Hopefully, there won't be a scrub...

Buzzkill....sorry about that, y'all.

It's all good. It's all part of the program and there's plenty of time to get this bird off the ground with negatively impacting the processing flows in 2008. Even if STS-120 is delayed and pushes STS-122 in January 2008, STS-123 and STS-124 can still launch on time. STS-125 might be pushed back a little bit but not by much, and that shouldn't affect the following flights mich, if any.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #11 on:** 10/08/2007 09:28 pm »

Good luck, Discovery! Godspeed, and here's to a great mission. Cheers!

I probably will not be able to see much if this mission, except on the weekends. I love missions that launch at 5 PM or later, or have cool stuff at that time (launch, landing, EVA's, so on)..

Ah well, my troubles mean nothing. Good luck and Godspeed, STS-120 and Discovery!

Andrewwski · « **Reply #12 on:** 10/09/2007 02:27 am »

I know what you mean, Ford. I haven't had to "time-shift" a launch for awhile, but I'm afraid I might have to on this one.

pierogoletto · « **Reply #13 on:** 10/09/2007 07:51 am »

It's never too early to say

DISCOVERY YOU ARE GO FOR LAUNCH. GODSPEED DISCOVERY!!

sticksux · « **Reply #14 on:** 10/09/2007 11:14 am »

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spaceshuttle - 8/10/2007 3:08 AM
Isn't it a bit early?
Anyhow, YIPPEEE!!!!!
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T-10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...and LIFTOFF of space shuttle Intrepid!!!

btw, whenever I watch rocket launches, my recurring wish is - can commentator please *shut* *up* at least for the time period from T-5 to T+5 seconds?? "3, 2, 1 and LIFTOFF" - why all this shouting? Is he trying to shout louder than first stage roar or what??

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #15 on:** 10/09/2007 11:53 am »

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sticksux - 9/10/2007 7:14 AM

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spaceshuttle - 8/10/2007 3:08 AM
Isn't it a bit early?
Anyhow, YIPPEEE!!!!!
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T-10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...and LIFTOFF of space shuttle Intrepid!!!

btw, whenever I watch rocket launches, my recurring wish is - can commentator please *shut* *up* at least for the time period from T-5 to T+5 seconds?? "3, 2, 1 and LIFTOFF" - why all this shouting? Is he trying to shout louder than first stage roar or what??

They all just get really excited, like we all do!

Andrewwski · « **Reply #16 on:** 10/18/2007 12:42 am »

OK, now I'm really excited! After the conclusion of the FRR I live the next week in anticipation and excitement.

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #17 on:** 10/18/2007 02:20 am »

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Ford Mustang - 9/10/2007 6:53 AM

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sticksux - 9/10/2007 7:14 AM

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spaceshuttle - 8/10/2007 3:08 AM
Isn't it a bit early?
Anyhow, YIPPEEE!!!!!
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T-10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...and LIFTOFF of space shuttle Intrepid!!!

btw, whenever I watch rocket launches, my recurring wish is - can commentator please *shut* *up* at least for the time period from T-5 to T+5 seconds?? "3, 2, 1 and LIFTOFF" - why all this shouting? Is he trying to shout louder than first stage roar or what??

They all just get really excited, like we all do!

In essence, yes. :laugh: Okay, launch is less than a week away...I'm gonna have to "scrub" my job application because I have GOT to catch the launch. STS-120 WILSON/MELROY, BABY!!!!!!!

Andrewwski · « **Reply #18 on:** 10/18/2007 02:32 am »

I've just realized a bit of good news...I can in fact watch this launch from 15 minutes before hand until about 10 minutes after.

Only problem is I'm limited to CNN.

I'll probably end up going through the flight day thread later while playing back the video.

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #19 on:** 10/18/2007 03:55 am »

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sticksux - 9/10/2007 6:14 AM

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spaceshuttle - 8/10/2007 3:08 AM
Isn't it a bit early?
Anyhow, YIPPEEE!!!!!
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T-10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1...and LIFTOFF of space shuttle Intrepid!!!

btw, whenever I watch rocket launches, my recurring wish is - can commentator please *shut* *up* at least for the time period from T-5 to T+5 seconds?? "3, 2, 1 and LIFTOFF" - why all this shouting? Is he trying to shout louder than first stage roar or what??

I'm cool with NASA PAO, but news anchors from CNN, Fox, NBC, etc. drive me nuts. They talk as if they have a clue about what's going on. Few do, and they're never on the air during launches.

Mark Nguyen · « **Reply #20 on:** 10/22/2007 08:35 pm »

Miles O'Bien usually knows what he's talking about. Everyone else speaks as though they have a passing interest only, or were simply assigned the job that time around.

Less than 20 hours to go... Let's make some noise, people! Let the Discovery crew and mission team hear us shake their internet browsers!

Mark

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #21 on:** 10/22/2007 08:44 pm »

GO 120!!!!!

*do not RAIN on our parade...hint-hint*

jmjawors · « **Reply #22 on:** 10/22/2007 08:47 pm »

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I'm gonna have to "scrub" my job application because I have GOT to catch the launch. STS-120 WILSON/MELROY, BABY!!!!!!!

Hah... I'm in the same boat. Do I *really* need to be running off to job interviews this week?

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #23 on:** 10/22/2007 08:50 pm »

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jmjawors - 22/10/2007 3:47 PM

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I'm gonna have to "scrub" my job application because I have GOT to catch the launch. STS-120 WILSON/MELROY, BABY!!!!!!!
Hah... I'm in the same boat. Do I *really* need to be running off to job interviews this week?

Not a one!

zerm · « **Reply #24 on:** 10/22/2007 09:00 pm »

Actually... I sort of want a delay... I'm going down there a week from Saturday for 11 days... anything pushing the launch back into that envelope would be fine with me. I like to shout "GO! BABY GO!" in person.

I'd also like to have my 4 year old daughter see a real launch.

wannamoonbase · « **Reply #25 on:** 10/22/2007 09:55 pm »

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zerm - 22/10/2007 5:00 PM

Actually... I sort of want a delay... I'm going down there a week from Saturday for 11 days... anything pushing the launch back into that envelope would be fine with me. I like to shout "GO! BABY GO!" in person. I'd also like to have my 4 year old daughter see a real launch.

I would love Saturday or Sunday myself so we could drive down and watch, however anytime it lifts off safely is a good time.

Getting very excited for tomorrow, ready for Lift-off.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #26 on:** 10/22/2007 10:05 pm »

I would love them launching on Thursday or Friday. Thursday would be OK as I would get to see FD2 inspections (well, some of them...), and FD3 would land on Saturday, which is Rendezvous and Docking, the best part! Friday would be best, because I could see them launch LIVE, and help bring coverage here at NASAspaceflight. If you couldn't tell, I love giving that extra umph here at this site.

I love the orbital ballet that happens above us, and would always love to see that, and be a part of that here at NASAspaceflight.

CS24 · « **Reply #27 on:** 10/23/2007 01:20 am »

The launch just happens to be in the middle of my only class in the morning.

Avron · « **Reply #28 on:** 10/23/2007 01:23 am »

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CS24 - 22/10/2007 9:20 PM

The launch just happens to be in the middle of my only class in the morning.

Easy.. move the class...

« **Reply #29 on:** 10/23/2007 02:09 am »

Godspeed Discovery and she is going to leave her two sisters behind in their opf's. Discovery is a great vehicle and I can't wait for tomorrow. I hope Mike Leinbach gives a good wish to Discovery and her crew of seven as they head to the ISS. Pam Melroy is going to be a great commander, and I hope she performs a good roll program after Discovery lifts off the pad.

SpaceUSMC · « **Reply #30 on:** 10/23/2007 02:59 am »

GO FEAVER!! Godspeed Discovery and to the PLT. Semper Fi.

Ankle-bone12 · « **Reply #31 on:** 10/23/2007 03:25 am »

I'm skipping the first half of my math class to watch this launch, I intend to see every other launch until retirement

texas_space · « **Reply #32 on:** 10/23/2007 03:30 am »

Godspeed Discovery and good luck!

Orbiter Obvious · « **Reply #33 on:** 10/23/2007 03:38 am »

GO Discovery and Go Pam Melroy for saying nice things about Discovery when other astros don't say much at all!

dawei · « **Reply #34 on:** 10/23/2007 10:31 am »

Although I could argue that this thread is pointless....... I find myself unable to resist the urge to chime in and say GO Discovery! Godspeed the crew of STS-120!

astrobrian · « **Reply #35 on:** 10/23/2007 11:21 am »

First time in a few years I can't take off work or watch it here, hehe ah well, Go Speed, Go 120!!!!

stefan1138 · « **Reply #36 on:** 10/23/2007 12:26 pm »

Godspeed Discovery! Make us proud!
Stefan

Laurie · « **Reply #37 on:** 10/23/2007 01:35 pm »

Praying for you, Discovery! All the best this mission!!

dember · « **Reply #38 on:** 10/23/2007 02:01 pm »

Good Luck, Godspeed Discovery!

SpaceNutz SA · « **Reply #39 on:** 10/23/2007 02:43 pm »

Wishing Pam Melroy and her crew of the good ship Discovery a safe and successful STS-120 mission.

Mark Nguyen · « **Reply #40 on:** 10/23/2007 02:57 pm »

Discovery is the flagship these days - she led us through the RTF flights, spearheaded the return to construction, and now will be doing what is arguably the most complex construction and expansion mission in the history of spaceflight. Best wishes Discovery and have a great mission!

Mark

sawtooth · « **Reply #41 on:** 10/23/2007 03:01 pm »

In an effort to help get STS 120 off the gound I've mixed up a nice batch of Orange Kool-Aid. Sorry, no Tang on hand.

Do I need some kind of special waiver to clear the alternate orange drink?

[edit]
Oh, and the ice is melting rapidly in the orange drink. Surely this is a positive sign?

Lee Jay · « **Reply #42 on:** 10/23/2007 03:02 pm »

My best wishes for a safe and successful flight, to the crew, the technicians, and the engineers and all others that work on the program.

Naito · « **Reply #43 on:** 10/23/2007 03:15 pm »

GO Discovery!!

I know it's silly, but am I the only one apprehensive about 11:38am launch time?

charlieb · « **Reply #44 on:** 10/23/2007 03:39 pm »

LIFTOFF OF DISCOVERY!!! GO DISCOVERY!! GO MCC HOUSTON!!! ALL - DO GOOD WORK!!!! May God Bless all involved with STS-120.......

Lee Jay · « **Reply #45 on:** 10/23/2007 03:55 pm »

Yes! Finally broke the every-other-flight rollback chain!!!

spaceshuttle · « **Reply #46 on:** 10/23/2007 04:01 pm »

The launch was meh, but whatever. GO 120!!!!!

HKS · « **Reply #47 on:** 10/23/2007 04:16 pm »

Congratulations to all involved in the launch!

It's always impressive to follow the countdown here in NSF, with all the information on L2

Joffan · « **Reply #48 on:** 10/23/2007 04:27 pm »

Great launch. Good luck and best wishes to the STS-120 crew. Many thanks for the NSF coverage.

dawei · « **Reply #49 on:** 10/23/2007 04:51 pm »

Excellent job to all! What a wonderful day. Rejoicing all around. I'm sure the crew of the next shuttle is happy to be prime crew and happy to iincrease their odds of launching in December and getting back home in time for the holidays.

TNCMAXQ · « **Reply #50 on:** 10/23/2007 04:55 pm »

It looked great. Wish I had been there.

I wonder how the view was for onlookers since on TV it looked like clouds obscured the vehicle during much of the ascent.

Mike Currie seemed to lose his timing there in the last few seconds, plus I have never heard a PAO talk about the sound suppression system water in the final 10 seconds! He then seemed to have to rush the rest of his commentary. But as this was his first time I will let it go.

I was just very pleased to see them get off on time, and I think it's great that 3 launches in a row have occurred right at the start of the window with no scrubs.

joncz · « **Reply #51 on:** 10/23/2007 04:56 pm »

Yay! Now I get to look forward to tomorrow night's ISS and shuttle pass over Atlanta.

Heavens-Above predicts a -1.8 (!) magnitude pass of ISS at 58 degree altitude with the shuttle chasing.

stockman · « **Reply #52 on:** 10/23/2007 05:04 pm »

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joncz - 23/10/2007 12:56 PM

Yay! Now I get to look forward to tomorrow night's ISS and shuttle pass over Atlanta.

Heavens-Above predicts a -1.8 (!) magnitude pass of ISS at 58 degree altitude with the shuttle chasing.

Lets hope you have clear skies!!

sawtooth · « **Reply #53 on:** 10/23/2007 05:33 pm »

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joncz - 23/10/2007 11:56 AM

Yay! Now I get to look forward to tomorrow night's ISS and shuttle pass over Atlanta.

Heavens-Above predicts a -1.8 (!) magnitude pass of ISS at 58 degree altitude with the shuttle chasing.

Yeah, that pass isn't so great from up here in Minnesota. 25 deg max altitude, only mag 0 and since I'm a bit northeast of the twin cities I'd be looking towards the light dome.

I've not had much luck with ISS/Shuttle passes up here in Minnesota. I did get some nice passes of Shuttle/ISS chasing while living down north of Dallas though.

pierogoletto · « **Reply #54 on:** 10/23/2007 08:43 pm »

Excellent job everyone involved. And since I am Italian I am happy to se an Italian astronaut going to the ISS in this so much important mission.

Avron · « **Reply #55 on:** 10/24/2007 02:45 am »

Congrats once again Chris and team, great coverage..
and to all the folks on here that make it happen, from MAF, to KSC, ESA to ATK etc...
three in one year with a 6mths delay in getting started.. great work, and thank-you all

Bret · « **Reply #56 on:** 10/24/2007 04:44 pm »

Didn't want to clog the live thread, but just had to gush about the early good news on the TPS inspections. I know they are still reviewing, but so far a REALLY clean orbiter, that old tank did really great ... this could very well be the cleanest orbiter ever!

AstroRJY · « **Reply #57 on:** 10/25/2007 07:20 am »

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TNCMAXQ - 23/10/2007 12:55 PM

It looked great. Wish I had been there. I wonder how the view was for onlookers since on TV it looked like clouds obscured the vehicle during much of the ascent.

Mike Currie seemed to lose his timing there in the last few seconds, plus I have never heard a PAO talk about the sound suppression system water in the final 10 seconds! He then seemed to have to rush the rest of his commentary. But as this was his first time I will let it go. I was just very pleased to see them get off on time, and I think it's great that 3 launches in a row have occurred right at the start of the window with no scrubs.

I noticed that too, he was doing really great mostly up until the final seconds...not the right time to get chatty about the purpose of the sound supression system. First time I can ever recall the commentator missing the whole traditional "10-9-8..." countdown. You are correct, he did get slightly behind, he actually was still counting "1" when the SRBs ignited. He's new, we'll cut him some slack: ) He looked like a big, friendly guy excited to be doing his first launch when they showed him interviewing people in the Firing Room. Also thought the choice of using the word "hoisting" was extremely odd although "hoisting Harmony to the heavens" is good if you're a fan of alliteration I suppose. He didn't wrap up his launch phrase until T+11 seconds, whcih I think ties or surpasses Diller on STS-115 about the same time.

All in all, BOTH Curie and Clem were a VERY WELCOME relief from the monotony of Diller and Navias, et al. I thought they did well. (Even though Kylie was 1 million off low on both her figures about launch thrust and SRB thrust. I think it's at least 7.425, not 6.425 million at liftoff and 6.3 not 5.3 million total for the SRBs combined thrust.) It was great to see them off on time on the first try. I hope we have more morning launches in the near future.

TNCMAXQ · « **Reply #58 on:** 10/25/2007 12:55 pm »

"I noticed that too, he was doing really great mostly up until the final seconds...not the right time to get chatty about the purpose of the sound supression system."

True. Other PAOs have done that but managed to get that info in prior to T-10.

"First time I can ever recall the commentator missing the whole traditional "10-9-8..." countdown. "

I think that has happened a few times in the past, but not often. I know it happened with either Skylab or Apollo-Soyuz where Chuck Hollinghsed starting the final count at 7.

"You are correct, he did get slightly behind, he actually was still counting "1" when the SRBs ignited. He's new, we'll cut him some slack: )"

Yes that struck me a bit too. Plus Diller usually does not even mention SRB ignition.

"He didn't wrap up his launch phrase until T+11 seconds, whcih I think ties or surpasses Diller on STS-115 about the same time."

Somewhat unusual too. Plus he said the vehicle had cleared the tower. That is very uncommon now, though they did it all the time in the pre 51L days.

"All in all, BOTH Curie and Clem were a VERY WELCOME relief from the monotony of Diller and Navias, et al. I thought they did well."

Yes it is good to have some variety on launch days.

stockman · « **Reply #59 on:** 10/25/2007 01:59 pm »

It is an absolute WASTE of time being at work today!!! I can't do anything except hit refresh every 20 seconds... I am just going to stay huddled in my cubicle and try not to draw attentiont to myself... good thing the boss is out of the office today !! These shuttle missions sure cut into productivity I must say!

ApolloLee · « **Reply #60 on:** 11/02/2007 05:12 pm »

We usually reserve these cheerleading threads for launch and landings, but I think a temporary switch is in order considering the magnitude and danger of tomorrow's spacewalking feat....

So let me just start by wishing a good operation for surgeon Parazynski and we'll leave a thimble at the landing strip for when he gets back...

Joffan · « **Reply #61 on:** 11/02/2007 07:22 pm »

No kidding ApolloLee; an extra helping of good wishes on Parazynski and the whole crew for their unexpected mission tomorrow.

Bret · « **Reply #62 on:** 11/02/2007 07:35 pm »

In my book, Parazynski is a rock star. Go Scott!

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #63 on:** 11/02/2007 09:29 pm »

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Bret - 2/11/2007 9:35 PM

In my book, Parazynski is a rock star. Go Scott!

Yeah, he is one cool astronaut :cool:
I wish him all the success of the world tomorrow! (no pun intended)

I hope he takes one of the digital cameras with him, and he takes some shots of the view up there.
It would be the first picture of the Shuttle docked to the ISS from a large distance.

Stardust9906 · « **Reply #64 on:** 11/02/2007 10:55 pm »

I think we will see NASA at it’s best tomorrow. Good luck to Parazynski and everyone else involved.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #65 on:** 11/03/2007 01:57 am »

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Stardust9906 - 2/11/2007 7:55 PM

I think we will see NASA at it’s best tomorrow. Good luck to Parazynski and everyone else involved.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Best of luck to everyone involved in EVA-4.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #66 on:** 11/03/2007 02:14 am »

I'm really proud of NASA right now....facing an unexpected and difficult problem threatening to disrupt ISS assembly, and putting together a plan to deal with it. Tomorrow's EVA will be perhaps the most important in shuttle program history. GO NASA, and GO Scott and Wheels!

« **Reply #67 on:** 11/03/2007 04:09 am »

Stardust9906 and Bubbinski said it so well, but for myself I have to say good luck and best wishes to the crew and a big thanks to all the support personnel on the ground. We're so proud of you guys

*crosses fingers and toes*

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #68 on:** 11/03/2007 04:21 am »

Well said.

This thread's recent posts have pretty much made up my mind to run another story for the EVA, due to L2 comments from NASA Managers (not to us, but on the latest Standup report for the Shuttle program), including the rallying calls:

"This brings out best in all the teams and really shows what working for NASA and contractors is about."

Shouldn't be restricted to L2, so will write them up.

MATTBLAK · « **Reply #69 on:** 11/03/2007 09:55 am »

Fantastic! Go 'Wheels' and 'Too-Tall'!!

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #70 on:** 11/03/2007 10:50 am »

I think this is the right place for it

This picture is
WOW

MATTBLAK · « **Reply #71 on:** 11/03/2007 12:19 pm »

All the best to the amazing 'tiger teams' at NASA, on this important and historic day. Kind of proves my contention that the ISS is the last, great adventure to be had in Earth Orbit. I hope the EVA ends very well and I'll be praying, too.

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #72 on:** 11/03/2007 02:30 pm »

Hurray, the array is fixed, congratulations for the crew in space and the staff on the ground!
NASA did it again!

stockman · « **Reply #73 on:** 11/03/2007 02:31 pm »

Now Thats REALITY TV!!!

jmjawors · « **Reply #74 on:** 11/03/2007 02:37 pm »

WOOOO!!!!!

I'm overwhelmed!

claudiadg · « **Reply #75 on:** 11/03/2007 04:02 pm »

don't want to sound chauvinist, but may I add a SPECIAL cheer for Paolo Nespoli?
we are terribly proud of him here in Italy!
:-))

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #76 on:** 11/03/2007 04:09 pm »

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claudiadg - 3/11/2007 6:02 PM

don't want to sound chauvinist, but may I add a SPECIAL cheer for Paolo Nespoli?
we are terribly proud of him here in Italy!
:-))

The rest of ESA too of course

http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Esperia/index.html

stockman · « **Reply #77 on:** 11/03/2007 04:28 pm »

Well that had to be the best 9 hours of uninterrupted TV watching I have ever done! and only one hiegene break

... time for some sleep now... Great job all..

Spiff · « **Reply #78 on:** 11/05/2007 09:20 am »

Just a quick post shortly before undocking.

A big thank you to Chris and all others helping on this site for excellent coverage of a mission. If you are hampered by personal schedules in following a mission minute by minute, there really is no better way to catch up than to read or rather devour the flight day threads!

Thanks everybody that did updates/screenshots/etc for making the mission real even if it wasn't realtime!

And here's to a great fly around and a succesful ending of the mission.

Spiff

speez · « **Reply #79 on:** 11/06/2007 04:01 am »

Best mission yet...with what many had already thought as the most complex assembly mission to date, and then despite "curveballs" thrown at the whole team...first SARJ (with awesome planning to get it inspected on EVA4), followed by MMOD "event

" on port RCC, followed by the show-stopper seen LIVE, unfurling of P6 array...to switch "gears" like the team did, and pull it all off...AWESOME.

For not only the crew's of Discovery and the ISS, but also to the myriad of ground support, engineers all the way to MMT, you all deserve the call sign for a "Job Well Done"...in the Navy, they call it...

BRAVO ZULU

speez · « **Reply #80 on:** 11/06/2007 04:15 am »

And if STS-120 happens to land on the first KSC opportunity on Wed. Nov. 7th, it will go right over the west Tennessee area...what a bonus...it will go right over my location. Plasma trail would have been awesome to see. I might hear a sonic boom...

Shame for me, that it is a day-time landing, but I wish the safest return for this fine crew.

Be safe.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #81 on:** 11/07/2007 03:02 am »

Here's to getting on the ground safely in about 14 hours!

GO STS-120! ( I'm hoping it'll be closer to 2:00 PM EDT, so I can at least run to class to watch it live

)

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #82 on:** 11/07/2007 04:59 am »

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Ford Mustang - 6/11/2007 10:02 PM

Here's to getting on the ground safely in about 14 hours!

GO STS-120! ( I'm hoping it'll be closer to 2:00 PM EDT, so I can at least run to class to watch it live )

If they come in on the second attempt, I'll be jetting OUT of class (namely Architecture Studio

) to see her overfly north Texas around 1:15 CST or so.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #83 on:** 11/07/2007 12:26 pm »

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nathan.moeller - 7/11/2007 12:59 AM

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Ford Mustang - 6/11/2007 10:02 PM

Here's to getting on the ground safely in about 14 hours!

GO STS-120! ( I'm hoping it'll be closer to 2:00 PM EDT, so I can at least run to class to watch it live )

If they come in on the second attempt, I'll be jetting OUT of class (namely Architecture Studio ) to see her overfly north Texas around 1:15 CST or so.

If we jet out of class here... we get in school suspension for skipping..

But it looks/sounds like she'll be here on the first attempt.

nichojo · « **Reply #84 on:** 11/07/2007 03:51 pm »

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Kel - 7/11/2007 10:50 AM

Go for deorbit burn!

Godspeed Discovery! Give us a good show baby!

stockman · « **Reply #85 on:** 11/07/2007 03:53 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 7/11/2007 8:26 AM

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nathan.moeller - 7/11/2007 12:59 AM

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Ford Mustang - 6/11/2007 10:02 PM

Here's to getting on the ground safely in about 14 hours!

GO STS-120! ( I'm hoping it'll be closer to 2:00 PM EDT, so I can at least run to class to watch it live )

If they come in on the second attempt, I'll be jetting OUT of class (namely Architecture Studio ) to see her overfly north Texas around 1:15 CST or so.

If we jet out of class here... we get in school suspension for skipping..

But it looks/sounds like she'll be here on the first attempt.

there are only so many shuttle missions left before they are in the history books. Its worth the risk of suspension imo... get out there and cheer them home.. make a memory.

Lee Jay · « **Reply #86 on:** 11/07/2007 03:53 pm »

Best of luck for a safe reentry, and a smooooth landing! Show us how it's done Pam!

nichojo · « **Reply #87 on:** 11/07/2007 04:03 pm »

Woo Woo - Just convinced my OS teacher to let the class out 10 min earlier to see if we can catch a glimpse!

joshcryer · « **Reply #88 on:** 11/08/2007 01:49 am »

Just wanted to say that this was one of the most exiciting and wonderful Shuttle missions in my history of having watched STS. Just a wonderful thing to behold.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #89 on:** 11/08/2007 02:08 am »

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joshcryer - 7/11/2007 9:49 PM

Just wanted to say that this was one of the most exiciting and wonderful Shuttle missions in my history of having watched STS. Just a wonderful thing to behold.

Truth. Very good words, Josh. I thought the landing was a little hard, but hey.. I could be over critical.

Anyways, great job all around, STS-120 crew. (Good lord, I hope I don't get flamed for the landing comment..

). You truly showed what NASA is capable of. Congratulations, once again.

Ankle-bone12 · « **Reply #90 on:** 11/08/2007 05:30 am »

This was probably the most fun mission that I have watched. Everything about it was textbook, with an awesome crew.

Jason Davies · « **Reply #91 on:** 11/10/2007 12:22 am »

Just wanted to add my well done to the engineers that helped make this happen.

kimmern123 · « **Reply #92 on:** 11/10/2007 01:56 am »

This was without a doubt the most exciting mission I've had the privilege of following. Everyone from the ground team to the flight crew did a tremendous job installing Node 2 and of course relocating P6 and repairing 4B. Also great landing by Pambo which made a great finale to this tremendous mission.

I don't think I've ever seen a crew that's been more close than this one either, at least based on what we got to see. To me it seemed they always kept joking and having fun even though they had some major challenges. I think Pam Melroy and Peggy Whitson really mangaged to get ther crews together and enjoy their work.

So to the entire NASA-team: Well done!

bad_astra · « **Reply #93 on:** 11/10/2007 04:48 am »

I think Pamela Melroy just got her trip to the Moon.

Great mission!