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#280 by Real Madrid on 07 Feb, 2008 18:55
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And he is from the ET
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#281 by nathan.moeller on 07 Feb, 2008 18:56
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Did anyone notice that they rolled the opposite way? Very interesting. Also, lots of debris shedding from the aft. I'm assuming that's ice. Saw a large chunk of what I'm sure was ice under the left wing at ET sep. Beautiful flight! Go Atlantis!
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#282 by VB94 on 07 Feb, 2008 18:57
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Atlantis maneuvering away from the External Tank.
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#283 by eeergo on 07 Feb, 2008 18:57
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Lots of ice events during last phase of powered flight and ET sep... not that it's a problem... SPECTACULAR and wonderful launch
Well done to all those teams that made this possible. Thank you for this incredible moment. And an even bigger thanks to Chris, and the people who keep this forum the way it is, for allowing us to follow it for ourselves. Looking forward to a great mission. Europe is in space!!
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#284 by psloss on 07 Feb, 2008 18:58
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Oli4 - 7/2/2008 2:55 PM
I think it's normal; my guess is that the sun angle highlighted the main engine plume differently than we've seen with the ET camera in the past.
I see al ot of particles floating around there.... or is it just the plasma
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#285 by haywoodfloyd on 07 Feb, 2008 18:58
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Beautiful! Looked like a clean launch and ascent.
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#286 by eeergo on 07 Feb, 2008 19:01
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APU shutdown is nominal.
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#287 by DaveS on 07 Feb, 2008 19:02
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Maybe not foam, but I saw loads of particles coming from the aft of the orbiter. Not sure if it was from the SSMEs, the RCS or the OMS.
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#288 by Felix on 07 Feb, 2008 19:02
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#289 by elmarko on 07 Feb, 2008 19:02
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#290 by elmarko on 07 Feb, 2008 19:03
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"Spreading" ?
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#291 by ntschke on 07 Feb, 2008 19:03
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Awesome launch. HDNET commentator was lame but the sound and images were amazing compared to regular NTV. Almost like being there...well, maybe not, but still impressive.
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#292 by nathan.moeller on 07 Feb, 2008 19:03
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QuoteOli4 - 7/2/2008 2:55 PM
I think it's normal; my guess is that the sun angle highlighted the main engine plume differently than we've seen with the ET camera in the past.
I see al ot of particles floating around there.... or is it just the plasma
I agree. It was a very back-lit scene, similar to STS-121. Probably the best launch I've seen yet! Just gorgeous. Good luck Atlantis! See you in a couple of weeks! -
#293 by Chandonn on 07 Feb, 2008 19:04
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Like I said a few days ago about Florida weather being unpredictable...
Anyway: beautiful launch! And spectacular sep (due to lighting). Thanks to all who provided pics too... Seems (except for one moment during ascent) we had some really great cam views from the guys at KSC! -
#294 by ntschke on 07 Feb, 2008 19:05
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elmarko - 7/2/2008 3:02 PM There was an issue requiring no action from the crew, anyone catch it? Also, did they really roll the other way?
There was a cabin pressure alarm I believe, but determined to be sensor related.
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#295 by VB94 on 07 Feb, 2008 19:05
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She is now reaching Europe.
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#296 by charlieb on 07 Feb, 2008 19:05
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'Spreading' may have been referred to TDRS RF 'Spread Spectrum'.... Beautiful launch. Go Atlantis and MOD!
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#297 by ApolloLee on 07 Feb, 2008 19:05
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Agree on the sun angle concerning the aft "specks," but there sure was a lot of it......
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#298 by DaveS on 07 Feb, 2008 19:06
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Cabin DP/DT and yes. The roll to heads-up have been done for quite a while now!
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#299 by eeergo on 07 Feb, 2008 19:06
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So the ECOs behaved at last
Quick, look up everyone in England... a Shuttle and ET are passing overhead!
