Author Topic: LIVE: STS-120 Flight Day 5 - OBSS Handoff - Node 2 Ingress (Read 64513 times)

Chris Bergin · « **on:** 10/27/2007 03:28 am »

On to Flight Day 4 and EVA-1 plus Node 2 Installation.

Latest article: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5266

L2 Members, use the CLOUD, Hit STS-120, select relevant overview presentations (such as Robotics etc.)

From the Flight Plan and Flight Plan Walkthrough (and just a snippet, which gives you an idea of complexity):

FD5 – OBSS Handoff & Berth

12 FLT PLN/120/FIN
- SSRMS grapples OBSS
- SRMS ungrapples OBSS
- SSRMS maneuvers OBSS to aft position, clear of UHF antenna, and low hover
- SSRMS berths OBSS
- Shuttle crew latches starboard MRLs
- SSRMS ungrapples OBSS
- SRMS maneuvers to precradle
- SSRMS grapples MBS PDGF3. The base change is scheduled on FD6 but is
performed on FD5 if the crew has time.

• EVA Preps:
o BSA EVA tool battery charging is terminated and BSA EMU battery charging is initiated.
This is required prior to EMU Swap.
o EMUs are swapped so that MS3’s EMU is removed from the A/L and FE-2’s EMU is
placed in the airlock.
o METOX regen is terminated.
o A glove resize is performed on FE-2’s EMU and the REBA is checked out. METOX
canisters and EMU batteries are installed in the EMUs, the E/L is prepared, and EVA
tools are configured.
o All crewmembers are timelined for an hour procedure review.
o MS1(EV1) and FE-2(EV3) perform EVA campout procedures in presleep with MS4(IV)
assisting until hatch closure. They initiate a mask prebreathe, finish tool config, and
depress the A/L to 10.2 psi. The EV crewmembers sleep in the A/L overnight.

• Node 2 Vestibule Outfitting and Ingress:
o The Node 1 port hatch was opened on FD4. ISS crew removes the center disk cover
and four CPAs from the Node 1 port CBM.
o MS4 and ISS CDR gather tools required for Node 2 ingress. MS4 retrieves items from
middeck stowage including crew preference hatch decals and masks. These items are
not part of the transfer list but are tracked via inventory management. MS4 also moves
CTBs blocking Node 1 P1 panel, after which ISS CDR gathers Node 2 ingress tools
behind the panel.
o Emergency SODF books are deployed prior to Node 2 ingress.
o ISS CDR and MS4 perform Node 2 vestibule outfitting which includes removing the
thermal blanket, installing power jumpers, configuring data busses, removing IMV caps,
and installing an IMV duct.
o MCC-H performs Node 2 interim activation prior to Node 2 ingress.
o ISS CDR and MS4 perform Node 2 ingress and setup which includes turning on lights,
donning PPE, and opening the Node 2 aft hatch. The initial steps after hatch open have
the crew perform initial module atmosphere checkouts: ISS CDR and FE-1 take air
samples, ISS CDR inspects and removes the aft/stbd NPRV, and MS4 installs PPRV
caps on Node 2 port and starboard hatches. Finally the crew removes closeouts and
launch restraints, inspects the port/aft and port/fwd NPRVs, and establishes ventilation.
o The crew must wear PPE (surgical masks) inside Node 2 until 2.5 hours have elapsed
from ventilation setup.
o The crew may elect to video tape Node 2 ingress and downlink for PAO. It is highly
desirable for MS4 to participate in Node 2 ingress since the module is built by ESA/ASI.

• PAO: This is the first day Node 2 will be opened so it is highly desirable for the event to
occur in Node 2. Thus shuttle Ku must be scheduled if possible. An extended P/TV05 setup
is scheduled since this is the first time the crew will setup equipment in Node 2.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #1 on:** 10/27/2007 03:38 am »

TV Schedule for FD5:

MKremer · « **Reply #2 on:** 10/27/2007 05:00 am »

No FI, so just handoff and berth.

It was mentioned yesterday evening that the extra time now available will be put to good use:
- some additional ISS familiarization and EVA prep/review time for Dan Tani
- having Scott Parazynski spent up to a couple hours doing PGSC and network troubleshooting
- additional time for Harmony setup work

Egress should be really interesting to watch (they want lots of camera views and video taken for PAO purposes, plus the PAO event inside)

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #3 on:** 10/27/2007 05:13 am »

Crew wake in 26 minutes. Good picture of the Soyuz and Progress docked to the ISS:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #4 on:** 10/27/2007 05:21 am »

DwightM · « **Reply #5 on:** 10/27/2007 05:33 am »

Um, anyone else here the PAO (?) improv? Or did someone else grab the mic?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #6 on:** 10/27/2007 05:39 am »

Crew Wake! (My call for sleep! G'night!)

Song: Beautiful Stars
Played for: Paolo Nespoli

stockman · « **Reply #7 on:** 10/27/2007 05:41 am »

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DwightM - 27/10/2007 1:33 AM

Um, anyone else here the PAO (?) improv? Or did someone else grab the mic?

Yea I heard that too..felt like a bit of a prayer session there ?!?!?

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #8 on:** 10/27/2007 05:41 am »

FD 05 Execute Package is now up: http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/194779main_fd05exec.pdf

I feel special knowing I got the execute package before even the crew did! They're just getting the instructions to print it off now due to lack of Ku coverage.

MKremer · « **Reply #9 on:** 10/27/2007 07:06 am »

Awesome nighttime low-light b/w views from an ISS camera, panning all around the station. The thin band of Earth's atmosphere clearly visible on the horizon, plus a number of stars as well.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #10 on:** 10/27/2007 08:10 am »

Seems Clay is hard at work this morning, taking pictures at the Unity/Harmony interface, among other things.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #11 on:** 10/27/2007 08:44 am »

A nice view from Discovery's payload bay.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #12 on:** 10/27/2007 08:48 am »

SSRMS on the move.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #13 on:** 10/27/2007 08:58 am »

Maneuvering the arms for OBSS handoff. Seems to be ahead of schedule.

I like that second shot especially.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #14 on:** 10/27/2007 09:04 am »

SRMS on the move now.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #15 on:** 10/27/2007 09:06 am »

Beautiful shot of both arms and the OBSS with Earth in the background.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #16 on:** 10/27/2007 09:08 am »

SRMS really on the move now.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #17 on:** 10/27/2007 09:13 am »

Clay: "What are the chances of an on-orbit playback of game 3 of the world series?" :laugh:

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #18 on:** 10/27/2007 09:17 am »

Stunning imagery this morning.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #19 on:** 10/27/2007 09:21 am »

GO for OBSS grapple. Too bad Ku had to cut out.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #20 on:** 10/27/2007 09:30 am »

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #21 on:** 10/27/2007 09:34 am »

SSRMS grapple of OBSS confirmed!

As a Canadian, that third shot makes me quite proud!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #22 on:** 10/27/2007 09:48 am »

Sunset.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #23 on:** 10/27/2007 09:58 am »

SRMS ungrapple from OBSS.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #24 on:** 10/27/2007 10:01 am »

SSRMS is now moving the OBSS for placement on Discovery's payload bay sill.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #25 on:** 10/27/2007 10:04 am »

OBSS being maneuvered for replacement.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #26 on:** 10/27/2007 10:06 am »

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #27 on:** 10/27/2007 10:08 am »

Meanwhile, inside the ISS at the Unity/Harmony vestibule:

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #28 on:** 10/27/2007 10:10 am »

OBSS awaiting replacement

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #29 on:** 10/27/2007 10:14 am »

Sunrise.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #30 on:** 10/27/2007 10:16 am »

Standing by for OBSS berth.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #31 on:** 10/27/2007 10:19 am »

A little national pride...

Syntax · « **Reply #32 on:** 10/27/2007 10:25 am »

Sorry if it has already been covered, but why isnt the SRMS doing the berthing of the OBSS?

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #33 on:** 10/27/2007 10:26 am »

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Syntax - 27/10/2007 6:25 AM

Sorry if it has already been covered, but why isnt the SRMS doing the berthing of the OBSS?

I would assume that the SRMS does not have the clearance around Destiny to berth the OBSS. In other words, it would smash into Destiny if it tried the berthing.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #34 on:** 10/27/2007 10:29 am »

OBSS is just about home.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #35 on:** 10/27/2007 10:33 am »

They don't have all three ready to latch indicators for the OBSS, and are making minor adjustments accordingly. Meanwhile Paolo is working on the vestibule config.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #36 on:** 10/27/2007 10:43 am »

The troublesome aft end of the OBSS.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #37 on:** 10/27/2007 10:48 am »

Got the aft latch, but lost the mid and forward latches.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #38 on:** 10/27/2007 10:51 am »

And BINGO! OBSS is ready for latching!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #39 on:** 10/27/2007 10:55 am »

Next move for the SSRMS is to "walk" to PDGF 3 on the MBS, in preparation for P6 relocation tomorrow. (After releasing the OBSS, of course!)

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #40 on:** 10/27/2007 11:01 am »

OBSS is confirmed latched to the starboard MPMs on Discovery, and SSRMS is GO for OBSS ungrapple.

Is it just me, or does Stephanie sound extremely happy every time she says "copy" to someone? Not that that's a bad thing...

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #41 on:** 10/27/2007 11:14 am »

SSRMS now ungrappled from OBSS, SRMS is GO for maneuvering to pre-cradle position.

uko · « **Reply #42 on:** 10/27/2007 11:20 am »

I think I heard the PAO say that ingress to Harmony might occur already during the next Ku-pass which starts in about 30 minutes.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #43 on:** 10/27/2007 11:26 am »

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uko - 27/10/2007 7:20 AM

I think I heard the PAO say that ingress to Harmony might occur already during the next Ku-pass which starts in about 30 minutes.

Works for me! I totally skipped sleeping tonight, and the sooner they ingress, the sooner I can get some shut-eye!

Oh, and the SSRMS has been given a GO for maneuvering to MBS PDGF 3 pre-grapple position.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #44 on:** 10/27/2007 11:46 am »

Ku is back, and we have Peggy and Paolo preparing for Harmony's hatch opening.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #45 on:** 10/27/2007 11:48 am »

SSRMS is in motion, presumably headed towards MBS PDGF 3.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #46 on:** 10/27/2007 11:50 am »

The lights are on in Harmony, so gather your friends, and family, and everyone else that's near you, cuz this sucker's gonna open soon!

uko · « **Reply #47 on:** 10/27/2007 11:50 am »

Lights ON in Harmony!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #48 on:** 10/27/2007 11:51 am »

An hour ahead of schedule too!?

eeergo · « **Reply #49 on:** 10/27/2007 11:55 am »

Lights in the Node 2 are on!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #50 on:** 10/27/2007 11:57 am »

More preps for ingress.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #51 on:** 10/27/2007 12:01 pm »

First views into Harmony! Ingress may be imminent.

triddirt · « **Reply #52 on:** 10/27/2007 12:02 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #53 on:** 10/27/2007 12:02 pm »

Wow, looking nice inside. Good volume there! (One more angle):

triddirt · « **Reply #54 on:** 10/27/2007 12:04 pm »

Save that picture now... It's the cleanest you'll ever see it..

uko · « **Reply #55 on:** 10/27/2007 12:04 pm »

Harmony looking beautiful!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #56 on:** 10/27/2007 12:08 pm »

Pressure equalization is in works.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #57 on:** 10/27/2007 12:10 pm »

Not related to the ingress, but a nice picture anyways!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #58 on:** 10/27/2007 12:12 pm »

Smile!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #59 on:** 10/27/2007 12:17 pm »

Gettin' the masks ready.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #60 on:** 10/27/2007 12:19 pm »

Goggles and masks for all!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #61 on:** 10/27/2007 12:20 pm »

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #62 on:** 10/27/2007 12:21 pm »

GO for ingress!

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #63 on:** 10/27/2007 12:24 pm »

Hatch open!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #64 on:** 10/27/2007 12:24 pm »

INGRESS INTO HARMONY!!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #65 on:** 10/27/2007 12:25 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #66 on:** 10/27/2007 12:26 pm »

Tick that job off the STS-120 list

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #67 on:** 10/27/2007 12:26 pm »

Peggy and Paolo in Harmony!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #68 on:** 10/27/2007 12:27 pm »

Analysis of the atmosphere inside Harmony

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #69 on:** 10/27/2007 12:27 pm »

Seems huge when empty!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #70 on:** 10/27/2007 12:27 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #71 on:** 10/27/2007 12:28 pm »

Some larger images:

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #72 on:** 10/27/2007 12:29 pm »

Yeah, sorry bout the smallness of my pictures, I'm working on getting them larger.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #73 on:** 10/27/2007 12:31 pm »

So much for Peggy's safety goggles...

dawei · « **Reply #74 on:** 10/27/2007 12:31 pm »

Seems like Yuri snuck in without the mask and goggles.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #75 on:** 10/27/2007 12:33 pm »

A lovely necklace for Peggy, from the makers of Harmony.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #76 on:** 10/27/2007 12:33 pm »

Remember folks, John 44 will be recording this, so you won't of missed out if you read this thread back later today.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #77 on:** 10/27/2007 12:49 pm »

SSRMS grappled:

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #78 on:** 10/27/2007 12:53 pm »

7:22am Central is the official time of Node 2 hatch opening.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #79 on:** 10/27/2007 12:56 pm »

For late comers, they are going to replay the hatch opening on NASA TV (at the top of the hour I believe).

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #80 on:** 10/27/2007 01:02 pm »

Some larger images from the replay:

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #81 on:** 10/27/2007 01:03 pm »

Air Samples on Node 2 complete. "Copy the numbers, they are all fine."

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #82 on:** 10/27/2007 01:04 pm »

From the replay (PAO seem to have forgotten to turn the audio off the loop and on to the replay for the dedications - oh, they've sorted it now).

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #83 on:** 10/27/2007 01:08 pm »

sfxtd · « **Reply #84 on:** 10/27/2007 01:20 pm »

"No handball playing in this area."

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #85 on:** 10/27/2007 01:21 pm »

If I was being soft, I'd say Discovery looks like she's having a nap. Thankfully I'm not, so I won't say that

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #86 on:** 10/27/2007 01:21 pm »

Great shot!

Chandonn · « **Reply #87 on:** 10/27/2007 01:26 pm »

PDGF-3 grappled. Reconfiguring power.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #88 on:** 10/27/2007 01:38 pm »

Anyone else agree that Discovery sure is a beauty?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #89 on:** 10/27/2007 01:44 pm »

Close-up of PMA-2, being relocated after Discovery leaves:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #90 on:** 10/27/2007 01:46 pm »

From Unity looking into Harmony!

DaveS · « **Reply #91 on:** 10/27/2007 01:58 pm »

Seems like they have solved the PGSC network problems. Will come aboard when they have KU through Discovery to check it out.

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #92 on:** 10/27/2007 02:03 pm »

Has anyone an idea what this truss thing is that is near the camera?

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #93 on:** 10/27/2007 02:13 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 2:38 PM

Anyone else agree that Discovery sure is a beauty?

Definately, she's the best!

eeergo · « **Reply #94 on:** 10/27/2007 02:14 pm »

I think it's the Mobile Transporter for the SSRMS, but I'm not entirely sure.

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #95 on:** 10/27/2007 02:23 pm »

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eeergo - 27/10/2007 4:14 PM

I think it's the Mobile Transporter for the SSRMS, but I'm not entirely sure.

But it seemed to be turning with the solar arrays some minutes ago.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #96 on:** 10/27/2007 02:25 pm »

Sunset (with beautiful pics!)

paulhbell07 · « **Reply #97 on:** 10/27/2007 02:27 pm »

It's the cooling radiators. They move as well. Located on the truss.

DaveS · « **Reply #98 on:** 10/27/2007 02:28 pm »

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ckiki lwai - 27/10/2007 4:03 PM

Has anyone an idea what this truss thing is that is near the camera?

That is the S1 thermal radiator rotary board onto which the three thermal radiators are mounted on. It rotates through the use of a Thermal Radiator Rotary Joint(TRRJ) to keep the radiators shaded and cool.

Chandonn · « **Reply #99 on:** 10/27/2007 02:42 pm »

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DaveS - 27/10/2007 10:28 AM

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ckiki lwai - 27/10/2007 4:03 PM

Has anyone an idea what this truss thing is that is near the camera?
That is the S1 thermal radiator rotary board onto which the three thermal radiators are mounted on. It rotates through the use of a Thermal Radiator Rotary Joint(TRRJ) to keep the radiators shaded and cool.

Actually the P1 thermal radiator rotary board. That's Harmony behind it, on the port side.

EDIT: speaking of the S1 radiators, EVA 2 (Sunday) will include a reconfig so that the ground can deploy the remaining S1 radiators on Monday.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #100 on:** 10/27/2007 02:57 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #101 on:** 10/27/2007 02:58 pm »

Stunning image!!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #102 on:** 10/27/2007 03:02 pm »

Clay Anderson with GOGGLES!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #103 on:** 10/27/2007 03:04 pm »

Peggy and Pam are worried about the PAO event not being able to have the PAO event in Node 2..

MCC Houston is saying that they will have the PAO event in Node 2, starting fans up very shortly, so air circulation starts.

rdale · « **Reply #104 on:** 10/27/2007 03:05 pm »

That was due to a misunderstanding of the PAO event start time.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #105 on:** 10/27/2007 03:12 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #106 on:** 10/27/2007 03:29 pm »

MSB next

RafaelCE · « **Reply #107 on:** 10/27/2007 03:35 pm »

Network problems, huh? Now dealing with tons of spam is all that is left to feel like home.

Justin Space · « **Reply #108 on:** 10/27/2007 03:49 pm »

That's windows XP for you

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5254

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #109 on:** 10/27/2007 03:54 pm »

Chandonn · « **Reply #110 on:** 10/27/2007 03:55 pm »

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Justin Space - 27/10/2007 11:49 AM

That's windows XP for you
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5254

Could have been worse... could have been ME (or Windows Y-Me?).

Chandonn · « **Reply #111 on:** 10/27/2007 03:56 pm »

Sounds like we're listening to both loops simultaneously

MKremer · « **Reply #112 on:** 10/27/2007 04:12 pm »

Looks like they're viewing aurorae with the b&w camera. Wow!

Celebrimbor · « **Reply #113 on:** 10/27/2007 04:15 pm »

Is that what it is? I thought they'd gone to Jupiter of something... :laugh:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #114 on:** 10/27/2007 04:15 pm »

Video replay sent down by the on-orbit crew of a HD camera's video of an approach to the ISS!

Celebrimbor · « **Reply #115 on:** 10/27/2007 04:17 pm »

I don't think I'm appreciating the HD-ness in this webcast of NTV, apart from that its gone widescreen...

and I hate to complain but, it looks a bit jumpy actually.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #116 on:** 10/27/2007 04:18 pm »

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Celebrimbor - 27/10/2007 12:17 PM

I don't think I'm appreciating the HD-ness in this webcast of NTV

The webcast downgrades it, as it streams at a higher rate from satellite, and webcasts are streamed slower.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #117 on:** 10/27/2007 04:22 pm »

HD RBar Pitch Maneuver!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #118 on:** 10/27/2007 04:24 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #119 on:** 10/27/2007 04:27 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #120 on:** 10/27/2007 04:27 pm »

Now on pause for a good KU pass for shuttle, coming up in 20 minutes, if I heard correctly.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #121 on:** 10/27/2007 04:28 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 5:27 PM

Now on pause for a good KU pass, coming up in 20 minutes, if I heard correctly.

You did.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #122 on:** 10/27/2007 04:43 pm »

KU is back.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #123 on:** 10/27/2007 04:44 pm »

HD is playing again!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #124 on:** 10/27/2007 04:48 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #125 on:** 10/27/2007 04:48 pm »

These are amazing shots.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #126 on:** 10/27/2007 04:50 pm »

HD Hatch Opening!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #127 on:** 10/27/2007 04:50 pm »

Bubbinski · « **Reply #128 on:** 10/27/2007 04:52 pm »

I hope that HD video of the shuttle shows up on this link soon:

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/hd_index.html

It's a little jumpy....maybe they'll clean it up. By the way, I can totally relate to Windows "Y-ME", having suffered as a user and as a phone tech support guy.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #129 on:** 10/27/2007 05:04 pm »

Harmony!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #130 on:** 10/27/2007 05:54 pm »

About 10 minutes until PAO event.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #131 on:** 10/27/2007 06:06 pm »

PAO event start!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #132 on:** 10/27/2007 06:07 pm »

Heh, clever idea with the formation.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #133 on:** 10/27/2007 06:07 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 27/10/2007 2:07 PM

Heh, clever idea with the formation.

I definitely like it rather than two rows of people.

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #134 on:** 10/27/2007 06:08 pm »

Does the small banner say

STS-120
ISS-10A?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #135 on:** 10/27/2007 06:10 pm »

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ShuttleDiscovery - 27/10/2007 2:08 PM

Does the small banner say

STS-120
ISS-10A?

Yes. I've just gotten a high-resolution picture (not good quality, though..).. Hope you can see it better!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #136 on:** 10/27/2007 06:13 pm »

Fox don't realize it's live

And owned on the female shuttle commander question!

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #137 on:** 10/27/2007 06:14 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 7:10 PM

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ShuttleDiscovery - 27/10/2007 2:08 PM

Does the small banner say

STS-120
ISS-10A?

Yes. I've just gotten a high-resolution picture (not good quality, though..).. Hope you can see it better!

Thanks. Is Paolo with Scott and Dan preparing for tommorows EVA?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #138 on:** 10/27/2007 06:16 pm »

Q: Peggy, you've been given a whip. I'd like you to point at who you've had the most trouble with..
A: *picture*

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #139 on:** 10/27/2007 06:26 pm »

Event concluded!

ShuttleDiscovery · « **Reply #140 on:** 10/27/2007 06:27 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 7:16 PM

Q: Peggy, you've been given a whip. I'd like you to point at who you've had the most trouble with..
A: *picture*

Missed that! Thanks :laugh:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #141 on:** 10/27/2007 06:51 pm »

If I heard correctly (jumped outta seat while playing Guitar Hero), this is docking from inside the orbiter, looks HD to me?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #142 on:** 10/27/2007 06:55 pm »

Networking issues on the shuttle. They're not sure if it's the computer or the router.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #143 on:** 10/27/2007 06:57 pm »

Still running the docking footage:

DaveS · « **Reply #144 on:** 10/27/2007 06:57 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 8:51 PM

If I heard correctly (jumped outta seat while playing Guitar Hero), this is docking from inside the orbiter, looks HD to me?

Oh yes! This is one of the many Detailed Test Objectives(DTOs) for this flight. All of the Shuttle DTOs and the Station DTOs are listed in the STS-120 presskit.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #145 on:** 10/27/2007 07:00 pm »

Confirmed HD video. This has been downgraded, though, so it could be presented on NTV.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #146 on:** 10/27/2007 07:01 pm »

Sunset!

rdale · « **Reply #147 on:** 10/27/2007 07:24 pm »

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 3:00 PM

Confirmed HD video. This has been downgraded, though, so it could be presented on NTV.

Is it downgraded on the HD NASATV feed?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #148 on:** 10/27/2007 07:26 pm »

KU is back!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #149 on:** 10/27/2007 07:27 pm »

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rdale - 27/10/2007 3:24 PM

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Ford Mustang - 27/10/2007 3:00 PM

Confirmed HD video. This has been downgraded, though, so it could be presented on NTV.

Is it downgraded on the HD NASATV feed?

I'm not sure, PAO said 'Video has been downgraded, so it is able to be shown on NASA TV'.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #150 on:** 10/27/2007 07:29 pm »

HD video of some EVA-1 preps!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #151 on:** 10/27/2007 07:32 pm »

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Ford Mustang · « **Reply #153 on:** 10/27/2007 07:35 pm »

SSRMS ops

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #154 on:** 10/27/2007 07:36 pm »

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Ford Mustang · « **Reply #156 on:** 10/27/2007 07:44 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #157 on:** 10/27/2007 07:46 pm »

I might be leaving for an hour or so after this post..

Anyways, getting out of EVA suits!

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #158 on:** 10/27/2007 08:29 pm »

Crew is now in pre-sleep. Gotta get some rest ahead of a big EVA day tomorrow.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #159 on:** 10/27/2007 09:01 pm »

Seems that the handoff to the Orbit 3 team is occurring. (And yes, I got the bigger pics to work, but I can only post those on the weekend, I am under bandwith restrictions at the university during the week, and the 1200kbps stream just eats that up!)

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #160 on:** 10/27/2007 09:54 pm »

Here are some stills of the STS-120 crew information!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #161 on:** 10/27/2007 09:55 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #162 on:** 10/27/2007 10:30 pm »

Some stills of the PAO event that I missed earlier.

(Wow, I've watched the 1.2mbps stream enough with VLC that it's streamed 2GB, and is now counting backwards!)

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Question asked: 'Peggy, the Russians gave you a whip when you went up, in case of any trouble. Who's caused the most trouble? *Clay raises hand (picture 1)* I'd like to you point to who has caused the most trouble *Everyone points at Clay (picture 2)

Answer: *Laughter* Everyone has been remarkably well!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #163 on:** 10/28/2007 01:06 am »

Will start FD6's thread in a few hours...so will note this here. Not sure about anywhere else, but the UK clocks go back one hour tonight, so make a note for tomorrow's schedule if you're in the UK...or anywhere else also making the change).

MKremer · « **Reply #164 on:** 10/28/2007 01:09 am »

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Chris Bergin - 27/10/2007 8:06 PM

Will start FD6's thread in a few hours...so will note this here. Not sure about anywhere else, but the UK clocks go back one hour tonight, so make a note for tomorrow's schedule if you're in the UK...or anywhere else also making the change).

At least GMT/UTC stays the same.

Avron · « **Reply #165 on:** 10/28/2007 01:14 am »

Great coverage folks...

... lots of room to fill

ICEINK · « **Reply #166 on:** 10/28/2007 01:16 am »

Excellent

MKremer · « **Reply #167 on:** 10/28/2007 01:25 am »

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Avron - 27/10/2007 8:14 PM

Great coverage folks...

... lots of room to fill

Enjoy these current views of a 'pristine', empty Harmony... that's not going to last for very long.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #168 on:** 10/28/2007 01:25 am »

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Chris Bergin - 27/10/2007 9:06 PM

Will start FD6's thread in a few hours...so will note this here. Not sure about anywhere else, but the UK clocks go back one hour tonight, so make a note for tomorrow's schedule if you're in the UK...or anywhere else also making the change).

Here in Ontario (time in Canada is under provincial jurisdiction, not federal), the clocks go back NEXT weekend. Just a heads-up.

stockman · « **Reply #169 on:** 10/28/2007 01:46 am »

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Avron - 27/10/2007 9:14 PM

Great coverage folks...

... lots of room to fill

hahah.. Yes all we need is John Cleese to float up there and say this is too empty.. we need to fill this up before the administrator sees it.. move in all the extra machines and don't forget the machine that goes,, "ping"... :laugh:

(for those less cultured this is the first thing that popped into my mind from the modern Birth scene in Monty Pythons Meaning of Life).

Chandonn · « **Reply #170 on:** 10/28/2007 01:54 am »

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Avron - 27/10/2007 9:14 PM

Great coverage folks...

... lots of room to fill

hahah.. Yes all we need is John Cleese to float up there and say this is too empty.. we need to fill this up before the administrator sees it.. move in all the extra machines and don't forget the machine that goes,, "ping"... :laugh:

(for those less cultured this is the first thing that popped into my mind from the modern Birth scene in Monty Pythons Meaning of Life).

Admittedly, it does have that sterile hospital look to it at the moment... Soon, however, it will start to have that "lived in" feel... (yes, there's already a thread going about ISS "clutter")

DwightM · « **Reply #171 on:** 10/28/2007 01:54 am »

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Avron - 27/10/2007 9:14 PM

Great coverage folks...

... lots of room to fill

hahah.. Yes all we need is John Cleese to float up there and say this is too empty.. we need to fill this up before the administrator sees it.. move in all the extra machines and don't forget the machine that goes,, "ping"... :laugh:

(for those less cultured this is the first thing that popped into my mind from the modern Birth scene in Monty Pythons Meaning of Life).

Not to be too picky, but it's the machine that goes "bing".

Andrewwski · « **Reply #172 on:** 10/28/2007 01:36 am »

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Chris Bergin - 27/10/2007 9:06 PM

Will start FD6's thread in a few hours...so will note this here. Not sure about anywhere else, but the UK clocks go back one hour tonight, so make a note for tomorrow's schedule if you're in the UK...or anywhere else also making the change).

Here in Ontario (time in Canada is under provincial jurisdiction, not federal), the clocks go back NEXT weekend. Just a heads-up.

As for the enitre US. Used to be this weekend, starting this year it's next weekend.

generic_handle_42 · « **Reply #173 on:** 10/28/2007 02:05 am »

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Chris Bergin - 27/10/2007 9:06 PM

Will start FD6's thread in a few hours...so will note this here. Not sure about anywhere else, but the UK clocks go back one hour tonight, so make a note for tomorrow's schedule if you're in the UK...or anywhere else also making the change).

Here in Ontario (time in Canada is under provincial jurisdiction, not federal), the clocks go back NEXT weekend. Just a heads-up.

As for the enitre US. Used to be this weekend, starting this year it's next weekend.

Yeah, same here. Except in Canada we decide whether or not to adopt Daylight Savings Time on a province-by-province basis. Most provinces choose to follow the US just for the sake of keeping all of North America the same. The notable exception is Saskatchewan, which is in the central time zone. It does not follow Daylight Savings Time at all.

Anyway, as this isn't related to FD 5, I think this is the last I'll say on the topic.

wannamoonbase · « **Reply #174 on:** 10/28/2007 02:41 am »

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generic_handle_42 - 27/10/2007 11:05 PM
....Yeah, same here. Except in Canada we decide whether or not to adopt Daylight Savings Time on a province-by-province basis. Most provinces choose to follow the US just for the sake of keeping all of North America the same. The notable exception is Saskatchewan, which is in the central time zone. It does not follow Daylight Savings Time at all.

Anyway, as this isn't related to FD 5, I think this is the last I'll say on the topic.

Sweet, I am from Saskatchewan and its great to see it pop up in the forum. Part of the reason it doesn't change time (other than changing time every 6 months being silly) is that the time zone essentially runs through the middle of province and its about one time zone wide. So neither side gets the full benefit or shaft from changing time.

Time shift and time zones and being out of sync is something space explorers on orbit, earth, moon and mars all need to find solutions too. No perfect answer for many of these time problems, just cope with them.

GO SASKATCHEWAN, GO ROUGHRIDERS (Canadian football) GO STS-120

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #175 on:** 10/28/2007 03:09 am »

And to end this thread, part article is on Harmony after L2 acquired information (ISS On Orbit Status Report for end of Saturday).
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5267

James Lowe1 · « **Reply #176 on:** 11/03/2007 07:59 pm »

Bump and Lock. Realignment of Flight Day threads into order.