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The vestibule between Harmony and the JPL have been closed.

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« Last Edit: 06/06/2008 05:01 pm by Ford Mustang »

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The SSRMS is now being maneuvered for a grapple of the JLM:
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Good grapple confirmed.
« Last Edit: 06/06/2008 06:18 pm by daj24 »
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GO for JLP De-Mate!

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A different view of the JLM
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Bolts now driving to demate JLP.
« Last Edit: 06/06/2008 07:01 pm by Chris Bergin »

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The third set of bolts are now driving open.  There is one set left.

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Final set of bolts are driving open.

Good catch, Chris.  I missed that.

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All bolts now released.  Capture latches about to be released.

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GO for JLP Unberthing!
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The brakes on the SSRMS have been turned off.

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JLP now being unberthed:

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The JLP is now clear of the CBM on Harmony.  There will be a 30 ft lateral motion until it is re-berthed to JEM.
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Orbital sunrise in 2 to 3 minutes.
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Orbital sunrise should be starting.  Over the southern coast of Australia.
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Good shot of Discovery's Star Trackers:
« Last Edit: 06/06/2008 07:26 pm by Ford Mustang »

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