Author Topic: LIVE: STS-120 Flight Day 9 - Transfers, EVA-4 Prep, Continuing Array/SARJ Evaluations (Read 61600 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #60 on:** 10/31/2007 01:56 pm »

Ah thanks, didn't know the EVA-5 situation.

Kyle saying they are going to send up EVA plans to the crew in 15 mins.

rdale · « **Reply #61 on:** 10/31/2007 02:03 pm »

Discussions now on NASATV starting about the changes in the big-picture plan.

ace007 · « **Reply #62 on:** 10/31/2007 02:04 pm »

I understand that when the arrays are exposed to light they are live with energy and there is a chance the astronauts could get shocked when handling them. I would think when they are on the dark side of the Earth there would be no voltage across the array. If they could reach the location of the tear could they handle the array and fix the problem during the night passes to make the repair?

Rob

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #63 on:** 10/31/2007 02:05 pm »

Well on NASA TV, EVA-4 to Friday only concentrating on the Solar array.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #64 on:** 10/31/2007 02:05 pm »

There you go. EVA-4 will be "Solar Array stuff"

Might be pushed to Saturday if they need more time on the content of the EVA proceedure.

charlieb · « **Reply #65 on:** 10/31/2007 02:13 pm »

As long as the ribbon-wire power-bus 'lines' are intact (as they appear to be in the up-close hi-res photos) then they should be ok; as long as they aren't cracked in any way - I would think they (the EVA members) would be ok. I am sure as part of the safety points, the EVA'ers will be told to be very careful... Also - remember when Curbeam was helping in the retraction ops inthe sunlight, and he was helping theblankes retraction process along with the kapton-tape insulated tool? I don't think there's a shock hazard as long as nothing is electrically exposed

stockman · « **Reply #66 on:** 10/31/2007 02:14 pm »

ahhaha... There goes Clay Anderson again! now he's dracula or some kind of nightmarish superhero...hahaha

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #67 on:** 10/31/2007 02:15 pm »

:laugh:

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #68 on:** 10/31/2007 02:15 pm »

Images please! Did all our screenshots go on vacation?

Ah, well done ckiki lwai

"Count Clay Anderson"

mark147 · « **Reply #69 on:** 10/31/2007 02:24 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 31/10/2007 2:29 PM
Additional: Ok, so they can't take off the sensor package! Its integrated, so that would lead to the deletion of late inspections via the OBSS, only via the SRMS.

Can they do some inspections while still docked whilst they work out the content of the EVA? OK, they wouldn't see anything that happened between then and the end of the mission but it would let them check out the 2.7G hit they're concerned about. But is it possible with arm clearances etc.?

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #70 on:** 10/31/2007 02:27 pm »

I think we'll all miss Clay

rdale · « **Reply #71 on:** 10/31/2007 02:28 pm »

OBSS isn't needed to inspect the area with the possible MMOD.

Chandonn · « **Reply #72 on:** 10/31/2007 02:30 pm »

hah-hah! SuperClay!

stockman · « **Reply #73 on:** 10/31/2007 02:32 pm »

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Chandonn - 31/10/2007 11:30 AM

hah-hah! SuperClay!

yea, eat your heart out Superman... He could only leap tall buildings in a single bound.. Clay can go around the entire planet in a measely 90 minutes!

Bret · « **Reply #74 on:** 10/31/2007 02:32 pm »

Anyone know what Clay is searching for in Node 2? Or is he doing config work? He has been poking around there for quite a while now. He doesn't seem to be referring to a checklist either.

Edit: PAO says he is working on power and air distribution systems.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #75 on:** 10/31/2007 02:35 pm »

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rdale - 31/10/2007 4:28 PM

OBSS isn't needed to inspect the area with the possible MMOD.

Yep, discussion is on the higher risk numbers without OBSS late inspection.

Bubbinski · « **Reply #76 on:** 10/31/2007 02:41 pm »

Here's some action in Destiny:

Chandonn · « **Reply #77 on:** 10/31/2007 02:42 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 31/10/2007 11:35 AM

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rdale - 31/10/2007 4:28 PM

OBSS isn't needed to inspect the area with the possible MMOD.

Yep, discussion is on the higher risk numbers without OBSS late inspection.

I'm sure the SRMS will do fine at the MMOD strike area. I'm just afraid that cancelling late inspections will become a media feeding-frenzy again.

rdale · « **Reply #78 on:** 10/31/2007 02:43 pm »

Just a reminder (and a fix - wrong timezones in my first post.) At noon EDT we lose mission coverage for video file, then at 130pm EDT the public channel switches over to this so you'll need to watch the Media or Education channel for STS120:

1:30 p.m. - House Committee on Science and Technology Hearing -- Aviation Safety: Can NASA Do More to Protect the Public?

At 2pm the Mission Status Briefing will only be on the Media Channel - http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

rdale · « **Reply #79 on:** 10/31/2007 02:44 pm »

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Chandonn - 31/10/2007 11:42 AM

I'm sure the SRMS will do fine at the MMOD strike area. I'm just afraid that cancelling late inspections will become a media feeding-frenzy again.

I haven't read anything that indicates late inspections will be canceled, so that frenzy should be fairly hushed...