Author Topic: LIVE: STS-124 Flight Day 11 - Off Duty Time / Hatch Closure (Read 40592 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #80 on:** 06/10/2008 07:53 pm »

That HD microphone is awesome! What a massive change in quality.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #81 on:** 06/10/2008 07:54 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 06/10/2008 07:41 pm

Quote from: Ronsmytheiii on 06/10/2008 07:36 pm
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 06/10/2008 07:02 pm
Oooh! The PAO called Discovery a "her". *Falls off chair*.

Non event of a MSB otherwise.

Makes sense, Naval vessels are called "she" in the US, while in Russia they are called "he/him" so I guess Soyuz is a male. Lets not compare docking systems

My fault for going off topic, but it won't get busy here between the final EVA and pre-reentry, so.....

I believe the USN installed some form of PC to stop calling their ships "her" (NavySpaceFan?). I don't think the Royal Navy have, as I know some lads on HMS York (undergoing a major refit) who refer to that ship as "her".

I've always called the orbiters "shes" in the articles, as the first engineers I got to talk to many moon ago always called the vehicles "her" etc. Be it OV-103, or Discovery, the "she" reference was always there. So it's stuck.

Anik once told me the Russians called Progress a "he", not sure about Soyuz.

No PC restrictions on calling ships "she" at all. We do it all the time.

ETA: Amazing pics and sound via HD!!!!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #82 on:** 06/10/2008 07:58 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #83 on:** 06/10/2008 08:00 pm »

And now for the HD cam:

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #84 on:** 06/10/2008 08:00 pm »

What's with CDR Ham's jacket? It looks like he's in the great white north or something, it's huge!!!

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #85 on:** 06/10/2008 08:00 pm »

Starting now!

"A great 10 days between the docked portion!"

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #86 on:** 06/10/2008 08:01 pm »

Kelly: It was great to arrive 10 days ago. Really exciting mission. Was really a joint effort between 124 and Expedition 17.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #87 on:** 06/10/2008 08:02 pm »

Chamitoff: Can hardly believe this time is come so fast. Thanks for everyone for making it happen. Mark, it's been a real honor and privilege to be on your flight and part of your crew. You've guided us rookies through the tough times. Mike, you too. Thanks. It's been amazing. Really amazing to be greeted by friends we already knew at the hatch. Garrett, thanks for teaching me all there is to know about the space station, you're a great mentor.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #88 on:** 06/10/2008 08:05 pm »

Garrett: One day, this will all be yours.. and that day is now. If that feels like a tremendous burden, remember these words: "With great responsibility comes great power." This is an exciting point for me. It's not that it was a perfect performance for me, but I haven't broken anything expensive.

TDRS Handover.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #89 on:** 06/10/2008 08:07 pm »

Garret now speaking Russian to Sergey (I think I spelled that right...).. Something about Harold and Kumar, Bon Jovi...?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #90 on:** 06/10/2008 08:09 pm »

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #91 on:** 06/10/2008 08:10 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #92 on:** 06/10/2008 08:11 pm »

I think we got an insight into some of the movies and music Garrett's been watching with the Russians

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #93 on:** 06/10/2008 08:13 pm »

Looks like everyone is on the correct side of the hatch.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #94 on:** 06/10/2008 08:13 pm »

And there STS-124 goes...

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #95 on:** 06/10/2008 08:15 pm »

Quote from: Ford Mustang on 06/10/2008 08:13 pm

And there STS-124 goes...

Even Sadder, the next time that hatch will be open is at least November 12th

Sts-120 to STS-124 have really spoiled us.

Alpha Control · « **Reply #96 on:** 06/10/2008 08:16 pm »

I'm watching as Sergei's feet are dangling inside of PMA2, nobody in the ISS proper.

This is the moment where HAL-9000 silently closes the hatch....

stockman · « **Reply #97 on:** 06/10/2008 08:19 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 06/10/2008 08:11 pm

I think we got an insight into some of the movies and music Garrett's been watching with the Russians

that explains why we had no inside cameras for a few hours this afternoon.. They were all having a toga party while watching "Animal House"...

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #98 on:** 06/10/2008 08:31 pm »

Quote from: Alpha Control on 06/10/2008 08:16 pm

I'm watching as Sergei's feet are dangling inside of PMA2, nobody in the ISS proper.

This is the moment where HAL-9000 silently closes the hatch....

Well, the orbiter is DISCOVERY after all.

Felix · « **Reply #99 on:** 06/10/2008 08:33 pm »