Author Topic: LIVE: STS-119 Flight Day 12 - TPS Late Inspection (Read 30748 times)

NavySpaceFan · « **on:** 03/26/2009 10:19 am »

With everyone's attention at Baikonur, I'll go ahead and start the FD 12 thread

Live coverage of FD12:

Latest article (Covers to Late Inspections): http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/03/sts-119-live-amazing-discovery-set-for-undocking-and-flyaround/

Please note, this is interactive, but all posts need to be on topic. If you post images, no more than two per post.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #1 on:** 03/26/2009 11:34 am »

FD 12 Execute Package has been posted:

http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/322534main_119_fd12_expck.pdf

ETA: Looks like some paint is pealing off the OBSS RMS target, no impact to today's operations.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #2 on:** 03/26/2009 11:41 am »

As reported by Space.com, this morning's wake up song was Metallica's 'Enter Sandman!" for Joe Acaba. This is the second time this song has been used, the first being during STS-123 for Bob Behnken.

AnalogMan · « **Reply #3 on:** 03/26/2009 11:55 am »

Today's summary timeline.

AnalogMan · « **Reply #4 on:** 03/26/2009 12:04 pm »

Today's NASA TV schedule.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #5 on:** 03/26/2009 12:29 pm »

Looks like the RMS has grappled the OBSS.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #6 on:** 03/26/2009 12:38 pm »

OBSS away! Unberthed that is

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #7 on:** 03/26/2009 01:24 pm »

Starboard wing leading edge inspection underway.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #8 on:** 03/26/2009 01:28 pm »

Quote from: NavySpaceFan on 03/26/2009 01:24 pm

Starboard wing leading edge inspection underway.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #9 on:** 03/26/2009 01:30 pm »

Remember folks, you might "see" some strange markings etc. However, most of the time it's just because of the view you're getting to see via the LDRI, lighting etc.

stockman · « **Reply #10 on:** 03/26/2009 01:45 pm »

Theres our favourite Robot!!

stockman · « **Reply #11 on:** 03/26/2009 01:55 pm »

I know this is not specific to shuttle but it is technically part of 119 until we land I suppose... simply another in a long series of wonderful views.

stockman · « **Reply #12 on:** 03/26/2009 01:59 pm »

and now back to shuttle survey..

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #13 on:** 03/26/2009 02:33 pm »

NTV - understandably - seem to be spending most of its time on replays of the flyaround, but we can see the current status of the inspections via this image:
Still on the Starboard wing it seems.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #14 on:** 03/26/2009 02:42 pm »

Just saw the area above the flight deck before they cut to MCC.

stockman · « **Reply #15 on:** 03/26/2009 02:44 pm »

back to live views.

stockman · « **Reply #16 on:** 03/26/2009 02:45 pm »

Is it just me or does this live feed suck this morning??

stockman · « **Reply #17 on:** 03/26/2009 02:46 pm »

My images are really hazy today... sorry for the quality...

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #18 on:** 03/26/2009 02:50 pm »

They're fine!

More nosecap fun:

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #19 on:** 03/26/2009 02:55 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #20 on:** 03/26/2009 02:58 pm »

hopefully this is a bit better.

stockman · « **Reply #21 on:** 03/26/2009 03:02 pm »

looks like a clean nose so far...

stockman · « **Reply #22 on:** 03/26/2009 03:06 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #23 on:** 03/26/2009 03:09 pm »

hmmm... that looks interesting...

stockman · « **Reply #24 on:** 03/26/2009 03:12 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #25 on:** 03/26/2009 03:13 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #26 on:** 03/26/2009 03:18 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #27 on:** 03/26/2009 03:20 pm »

nice shadow...

stockman · « **Reply #28 on:** 03/26/2009 03:21 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #29 on:** 03/26/2009 03:32 pm »

Quote from: stockman on 03/26/2009 03:20 pm

nice shadow...

Great capture.

Mentioned this before, but the OBSS package is a real star.

Might be a good opportunity to link up the time to link up the article when the astros on STS-124 played "peek a boo" with the camera out of the windows

‘How you doing?’ was heard in the short clip, as the astronaut impersonated Joey from the sitcom Friends, as the OBSS camera peered into the crew cabin, followed by ‘I can see you!’

‘The purpose of any mission is to get a cool crew video,’ CAPCOM could be heard saying in response to the short clips, ‘and I think you’ve done very well on that!’

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2008/06/late-inspections-clear-discovery-for-re-entry/

stockman · « **Reply #30 on:** 03/26/2009 03:37 pm »

Jamie Young · « **Reply #31 on:** 03/26/2009 03:47 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 03/26/2009 03:32 pm

Quote from: stockman on 03/26/2009 03:20 pm
nice shadow...

Great capture.

Mentioned this before, but the OBSS package is a real star.

Might be a good opportunity to link up the time to link up the article when the astros on STS-124 played "peek a boo" with the camera out of the windows

‘How you doing?’ was heard in the short clip, as the astronaut impersonated Joey from the sitcom Friends, as the OBSS camera peered into the crew cabin, followed by ‘I can see you!’

‘The purpose of any mission is to get a cool crew video,’ CAPCOM could be heard saying in response to the short clips, ‘and I think you’ve done very well on that!’

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2008/06/late-inspections-clear-discovery-for-re-entry/

Awesome

They should have the OBSS meet Dextre for a robotic get-together

stockman · « **Reply #32 on:** 03/26/2009 03:52 pm »

Current position of the OBSS

stockman · « **Reply #33 on:** 03/26/2009 03:57 pm »

nice shot - of course this must have been prerecorded as the OBSS is still in its cradle in this shot... just grabbed it off nasatv...

stockman · « **Reply #34 on:** 03/26/2009 04:38 pm »

moving OBSS now

stockman · « **Reply #35 on:** 03/26/2009 04:45 pm »

Current position

stockman · « **Reply #36 on:** 03/26/2009 04:54 pm »

moving along the wing now

stockman · « **Reply #37 on:** 03/26/2009 05:02 pm »

Huh?? just watching them slide along the wing and nasatv goes to the B-roll?? oh well last live shots for a bit I guess...

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #38 on:** 03/26/2009 05:20 pm »

Back to TPS inspection covreage.

stockman · « **Reply #39 on:** 03/26/2009 05:22 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #40 on:** 03/26/2009 05:22 pm »

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #41 on:** 03/26/2009 05:26 pm »

No stitches right now as I am in class, but from KSC video feed:

stockman · « **Reply #42 on:** 03/26/2009 05:28 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #43 on:** 03/26/2009 05:29 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #44 on:** 03/26/2009 05:30 pm »

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #45 on:** 03/26/2009 05:31 pm »

Thanks stockman, much easier than refreshing the KSC page

stockman · « **Reply #46 on:** 03/26/2009 05:33 pm »

Quote from: Ronsmytheiii on 03/26/2009 05:31 pm

Thanks stockman, much easier than refreshing the KSC page

no problem.. happy to add my small contribution...

stockman · « **Reply #47 on:** 03/26/2009 05:37 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #48 on:** 03/26/2009 05:39 pm »

Current OBSS position

stockman · « **Reply #49 on:** 03/26/2009 05:47 pm »

seems like sequential still at the moment instead of live video..

stockman · « **Reply #50 on:** 03/26/2009 05:52 pm »

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stockman · « **Reply #53 on:** 03/26/2009 05:53 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #54 on:** 03/26/2009 05:57 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #55 on:** 03/26/2009 05:57 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #56 on:** 03/26/2009 05:58 pm »

Looks like the Bird crap remains;..

stockman · « **Reply #57 on:** 03/26/2009 06:00 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #58 on:** 03/26/2009 06:01 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #59 on:** 03/26/2009 06:05 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #60 on:** 03/26/2009 06:05 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #61 on:** 03/26/2009 06:05 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #62 on:** 03/26/2009 06:07 pm »

relocating the arm now.

stockman · « **Reply #63 on:** 03/26/2009 06:10 pm »

Mission Status briefing coming up in 20 minutes

stockman · « **Reply #64 on:** 03/26/2009 06:12 pm »

Current arm position

stockman · « **Reply #65 on:** 03/26/2009 06:16 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #66 on:** 03/26/2009 06:23 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #67 on:** 03/26/2009 06:23 pm »

stockman · « **Reply #68 on:** 03/26/2009 06:30 pm »

MSB about to start.. I am running with video only and no sound so I can't transcribe.. I am taking a break here toget some work done.

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #69 on:** 03/26/2009 06:40 pm »

Wow, that was quick. MSB complete, nothing new. Some questions re: debris and the North Korean launch this week-end. Meanwhile back on DISCOVERY, it looks like the OBSS has been re-berthed.

stockman · « **Reply #70 on:** 03/26/2009 06:45 pm »

parking the OBSS now it seems

NavySpaceFan · « **Reply #71 on:** 03/26/2009 06:46 pm »

OBSS released by the RMS, now showing replays of the scan.

stockman · « **Reply #72 on:** 03/26/2009 07:25 pm »

Things quietly winding down for the day.... Video file next on NASAtv....

Tez · « **Reply #73 on:** 03/26/2009 07:41 pm »

Technically OT but surely relevant to the mission ( and besides its a gorgeous view ) two versions of my current desktop derived from NASA's Image of the Day but switched to give a returning spacecraft type eye-view of the Big Girl.

Chandonn · « **Reply #74 on:** 03/26/2009 07:50 pm »

Quote from: stockman on 03/26/2009 06:05 pm

Looks like the bat poo is still on the RCC...

wjbarnett · « **Reply #75 on:** 03/26/2009 07:58 pm »

Quote from: Tez on 03/26/2009 07:41 pm

NASA's Image of the Day but switched ...

Thanks Tez! Saved me doing the same switch. Makes a wonderful wallpaper, and good update of prior one from STS126.

psloss · « **Reply #76 on:** 03/26/2009 10:52 pm »

FWIW, Capcom called to the crew a few minutes ago that the landing strategy right now is for EOM and EOM+1 (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) to be KSC only.

Lee Jay · « **Reply #77 on:** 03/26/2009 10:58 pm »

Quote from: psloss on 03/26/2009 10:52 pm

FWIW, Capcom called to the crew a few minutes ago that the landing strategy right now is for EOM and EOM+1 (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) to be KSC only.

Does this mean there are plenty of extra consumables on board?

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #78 on:** 03/26/2009 11:12 pm »

Quote from: Lee Jay on 03/26/2009 10:58 pm

Quote from: psloss on 03/26/2009 10:52 pm
FWIW, Capcom called to the crew a few minutes ago that the landing strategy right now is for EOM and EOM+1 (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) to be KSC only.

Does this mean there are plenty of extra consumables on board?

Not only that, but KSC weather looks favorable to get them down on the first opportunity on Saturday.

Aobrien · « **Reply #79 on:** 03/26/2009 11:15 pm »

Do we have a track yet. I am hoping for the track over Tampa but it is usually the second option.

BTW I can't wait for the upcoming STS-119 video.

Aobrien · « **Reply #80 on:** 03/26/2009 11:17 pm »

Never mind I found the tracks and of course the south of Tampa track is secondary.

drewsky208 · « **Reply #81 on:** 03/26/2009 11:20 pm »

Quote from: Spaceboy7441 on 03/26/2009 11:17 pm

Never mind I found the tracks and of course the south of Tampa track is secondary.

So can you share? I'd like to see the approach path as well.

Aobrien · « **Reply #82 on:** 03/26/2009 11:24 pm »

oh sorry. They are on the NASA website.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts119/news/landing.html

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #83 on:** 03/27/2009 12:52 am »

I'll post anything interesting from the first batch of highlights, as I wasn't around today. We'll see what goes on, if anything from the crew.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #84 on:** 03/27/2009 12:59 am »

Flight Day 12 highlights up next:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #85 on:** 03/27/2009 01:03 am »

Great SSV shots of the OBSS Grapple:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #86 on:** 03/27/2009 01:05 am »

OBSS unberth:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #87 on:** 03/27/2009 01:20 am »

The quality of some of the OBSS downlinked video wasn't too good, so I opted out on it.

RMS Ungrapple of the OBSS:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #88 on:** 03/27/2009 01:22 am »

"Got a little free time to look out the windows"

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #89 on:** 03/27/2009 01:23 am »

Closeup of Tony Antonelli and the SRMS out the overhead windows.. and Swanny sleeping while they were working:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #90 on:** 03/27/2009 01:24 am »

"Koichi berthed the OBSS on Flight Day 2, but I was lucky enough to not have too much pressure putting it away this time" - Antonelli

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #91 on:** 03/27/2009 01:25 am »

Joe Acaba performing the L-1 COMM checks with White Sands:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #92 on:** 03/27/2009 01:28 am »

Flight deck video after the crew choice highlights thanking the Orbit 2 team as this is their last highlights for the flight as the KU-Band Antenna will be stowed tomorrow.

"Thanks for all the hard work down there, guys, it's been fun. Thanks for sticking out these crew highlights for the last 10 or 12 days, it's been fun." - Archambault

"It's been a real honor working with you guys, we're glad to have served you." - MCC-H

"We appreciate it. We're looking forward to coming to work tomorrow, but we have to get to sleep. See you guys on the ground in a few weeks." - Archambault

John44 · « **Reply #93 on:** 03/27/2009 07:17 am »

STS-119 - FLIGHT DAY 12 HIGHLIGHTS
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4766