Author Topic: LIVE: STS-120 Flight Day 8 - EVA-3 and P5/P6 Events (Read 120680 times)

NYC777 · « **Reply #560 on:** 10/30/2007 05:43 pm »

Here's a what if...and I know that it's very hypothetical. Can they extend the remaining 6 bays knowing full well that there could be some more damage and utilize the arrays in that configuration?

RafaelCE · « **Reply #561 on:** 10/30/2007 05:44 pm »

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stockman - 30/10/2007 12:44 PM

From that side it doesn't look nearly as bad to my eye. The arrays look mainly intact which is good. If they can work this free and fully deploy with just one tear then they should be ok. the damage seems to be localized and not terminal at this point - at least to my eyes.

I second that. I believe it just looks worse that it really is, because of so many wires in a large array.
Reminds me when accidentally pulling a string in my hamaca. Looks terrible, but if the string is not cut, you can easily (but patiencely) rearrange it.

That was another contribution of the Yucatan culture to science. :laugh:

Faralon · « **Reply #562 on:** 10/30/2007 05:47 pm »

Just a curiosity question from a new guy:

What is the "normal" delay between the audio/video from "Live" to Nasa TV?

Appears to be some delay w/ the video over the audio too.

When we heard the "Aborting" on the SAW deployment the cameras were already in "get over to the incident" mode.

Just Curious, thanks all, best shuttle site Anywhere!!!

Mike_1179 · « **Reply #563 on:** 10/30/2007 05:48 pm »

Post moved to ISS rip thread

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #564 on:** 10/30/2007 05:48 pm »

MSB coming up momentarily.

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #565 on:** 10/30/2007 05:48 pm »

MSB starting.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #566 on:** 10/30/2007 05:49 pm »

Navias "An eventful day on orbit" - yep!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #567 on:** 10/30/2007 05:50 pm »

Derek: "This was going to be the most challenging day"

"There was a point where I thought the whole thing was going to go without a hitch"

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #568 on:** 10/30/2007 05:52 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 30/10/2007 7:50 PM

Derek:

"There was a point where I thought the whole thing was going to go without a hitch"

He was not alone

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #569 on:** 10/30/2007 05:52 pm »

"50 percent the way through it was looking great. At about 90 feet, crew called an abort, stopped the array. Turns out there is a small tear in the array.

"We decided to retract it one mast bay to relieve some of the tension. The BGA is being rotated for the best views of the array for the crew to downlink video."

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #570 on:** 10/30/2007 05:54 pm »

"Tomorrow will be where we'll have a much better idea about this array"

Port SARJ: "Scott reports the DLA, Race Ring etc. look pristine."

"We have a couple of challenges, but we are still marching along with this mission.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #571 on:** 10/30/2007 05:55 pm »

Largely, very successful. I'm very happy with how things went and we'll see where we are tomorrow (Paraphrased).

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #572 on:** 10/30/2007 05:55 pm »

They sound pretty optimistic. Very professional. Great job guys.

nathan.moeller · « **Reply #573 on:** 10/30/2007 05:56 pm »

Someone forgot to turn off their ringer

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #574 on:** 10/30/2007 05:59 pm »

More comments on how Scott was describing the port SAGJ as "Brand New" several times (Yeah, I'll ban myself for this, but I have a Kanye West song in my head now)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #575 on:** 10/30/2007 06:01 pm »

Right glove vectran is the EMU "damage" - was called out as left by PAO, but no matter. Spotted, not a problem as they have spares.

Jorge · « **Reply #576 on:** 10/30/2007 06:02 pm »

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JimO - 30/10/2007 1:35 PM

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Mike_1179 - 30/10/2007 1:27 PM
On an unrelated topic, is the MSB still scheduled for 2:30 EST, or is it being pushed back to allow for more time to analyze what's been happening today

I've been calling JSC PAO re a briefing and they tell me as of now the next one is not scheduled. But now they say it WILL be on schedule!!

BTW: What is the current attitude control status of the ISS?

Don't they go free drift for SA deploy? Or just gyrodine control?

CMG/Thruster Assist (no gyrodines on board yet, unless you're referring to the CMGs).

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #577 on:** 10/30/2007 06:03 pm »

Evaluations into potential EVA for the damaged panel. Waiting to see, they are standing by.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #578 on:** 10/30/2007 06:03 pm »

EVA-4 will be dedicated to starboard SARJ, at present - as we know, but still being evaluated.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #579 on:** 10/30/2007 06:05 pm »

They may decide to remove a damaged part on the SARJ, if they wish.