Author Topic: LIVE: STS-124 Flight Day 9 - EVA 3 (Read 54549 times)

eeergo · « **Reply #60 on:** 06/08/2008 03:18 pm »

Fossum checking the NTA thermal cover to make sure there aren't any interfering straps to insert the old assembly inside.

adam · « **Reply #61 on:** 06/08/2008 03:20 pm »

Looks like he can enjoy the view

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #62 on:** 06/08/2008 03:20 pm »

And there goes Ron Garan:

eeergo · « **Reply #63 on:** 06/08/2008 03:21 pm »

On the way back, he'll probably be in daylight

Keeping the best for later.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #64 on:** 06/08/2008 03:24 pm »

On the way back, he'll probably be in daylight Keeping the best for later.

More than desirable.

eeergo · « **Reply #65 on:** 06/08/2008 03:24 pm »

Adjusting the position to get the NTA on a FRAM.

adam · « **Reply #66 on:** 06/08/2008 03:27 pm »

Still adjusting the position

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #67 on:** 06/08/2008 03:31 pm »

Sunrise:

AnalogMan · « **Reply #68 on:** 06/08/2008 03:32 pm »

From orbital sunrise (now) they will have about 55mins of daylight before the next orbital sunset (~18:30MET rise ~19:25MET set).

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #69 on:** 06/08/2008 03:34 pm »

The old NTA is now in the enclosure box. Now starting to tighten bolts to lock it in.

eeergo · « **Reply #70 on:** 06/08/2008 03:34 pm »

Starting work with the PGT, so they seem to have managed to get the NTA inside the FRAM.

adam · « **Reply #71 on:** 06/08/2008 03:35 pm »

Garan driving bolts in, 2nd is view from Fossum's helmetcam

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #72 on:** 06/08/2008 03:37 pm »

eeergo · « **Reply #73 on:** 06/08/2008 03:38 pm »

Karen moving Ron towards the new NTA, to start his second ride once it's released.

adam · « **Reply #74 on:** 06/08/2008 03:40 pm »

Whole ride is going to be in daylight

AnalogMan · « **Reply #75 on:** 06/08/2008 03:40 pm »

Ron Garan's glove check - "great"
Ready to ride

Lawntonlookirs · « **Reply #76 on:** 06/08/2008 03:41 pm »

Ron Garan getting ready to take the new nitrogen tank on a trip. Should have a geat view of the South pacific and North West South America.

eeergo · « **Reply #77 on:** 06/08/2008 03:41 pm »

Holding NTA:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #78 on:** 06/08/2008 03:42 pm »

Motion started:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #79 on:** 06/08/2008 03:44 pm »

Mike Fossum is working on fastening the bolts on the old NTA: