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#420
by
marsavian
on 14 May, 2009 21:49
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Characterizing Hubble (as something I can't have a hope in hell of spelling) teenager (you'll get to hear that via John 44's video!)
Praising the successful launch of two telescopes via Ariane 5 ECA today.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/recalcitrant
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority
hard to deal with or operate
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#421
by
glanmor05
on 14 May, 2009 21:49
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Hope someone asks about the impact (if any) on future EVAs (3?) of not getting all the LOCKs work done.
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#422
by
generic_handle_42
on 14 May, 2009 21:49
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Q: Any chance to analyze video that crew shot?
A: Only seen cold/dark side of telescope. Most degradation occurs on sun side. Dark side looks pretty much as expected, no indication of great additional degradation. Won't know what other side looks like for a few days, until servicing moves over there. Will do extensive photo survey, only done on cold side so far.
Q: How much of Massimino will be in Hubble?
A: Pretty much all of him. He'll be leaning, his back underneath rate sensor units. Will reach up and grab. White dot in picture is where foot restraint is installed.
Q: How much clearance?
A: He will be making physical contact. "Wedge" himself in place.
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#423
by
Chris Bergin
on 14 May, 2009 21:51
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Characterizing Hubble (as something I can't have a hope in hell of spelling) teenager (you'll get to hear that via John 44's video!)
Praising the successful launch of two telescopes via Ariane 5 ECA today.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/recalcitrant
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority
hard to deal with or operate
Winner!
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#424
by
generic_handle_42
on 14 May, 2009 21:52
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Questions from Goddard.
Q: EVA was an hour longer than expected. Worried about exhaustion?
A: Surgeon talks to crew before and after EVAs, good understanding of how they feel. Contigency plans in place to swap crews if necessary. Scooter is good at figuring out how they're feeling.
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#425
by
generic_handle_42
on 14 May, 2009 21:53
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From HQ:
Q: Talk about "trajectory" of EVAs.
A: We went over a "speed bump we didn't know was there". EVA 3 will be the big one. Only one approach to get everything done. Each EVA has its own challenges. We have "top-notch A-Team" up there.
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#426
by
generic_handle_42
on 14 May, 2009 21:56
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Q: What went wrong with latches?
A: Concern was that a shim could not be put in. Had to release bolt to relieve tension. Didn't fit. Installed another one. Concern was that gap would prevent doors from closing.
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#427
by
NavySpaceFan
on 14 May, 2009 21:57
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Hope someone asks about the impact (if any) on future EVAs (3?) of not getting all the LOCKs work done.
Rob Pearlman must have read this!
ETA: No impact, just a get ahead.
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#428
by
generic_handle_42
on 14 May, 2009 21:59
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Q: How long will scan take?
Tony: Timelined for 45 minutes in the morning, parallel with EVA prep.
Q: Gyro ops delicate or strenuous?
A: Delicate, not strenuous.
Q: If one LOCK cannot be done, big impact on EVA 3?
A: Only a get-ahead, doesn't really impact EVA 3 objectives.
Q: Target picked for WFC-3 first image?
A: "Yes, and I'm not gonna tell you."
(A bit more detailed than that, but I like that answer better). Prelim date around Sept. 9. Nice variety of galaxies and nebulae to choose from.
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#429
by
bobthemonkey
on 14 May, 2009 22:02
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Hope someone asks about the impact (if any) on future EVAs (3?) of not getting all the LOCKs work done.
Rob Pearlman must have read this!
ETA: No impact, just a get ahead.
Just to expand, the critical task was breaking the torque (again!) on the door bolts to allow access on EVA3. The problem with the new latch merely changes what bolt they will drive.
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#430
by
psloss
on 14 May, 2009 22:12
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Just to expand, the critical task was breaking the torque (again!) on the door bolts to allow access on EVA3. The problem with the new latch merely changes what bolt they will drive.
IIRC, the first surprise on SM-1 was that the aft-shroud doors would not close in the middle of EVA-1. Presumably the LOCKS would have saved some EVA time dealing with both opening and closing the doors.
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#431
by
Chris Bergin
on 14 May, 2009 22:19
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Some video being downloaded
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#432
by
Chris Bergin
on 14 May, 2009 22:20
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#433
by
bobthemonkey
on 14 May, 2009 22:26
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Just to expand, the critical task was breaking the torque (again!) on the door bolts to allow access on EVA3. The problem with the new latch merely changes what bolt they will drive.
IIRC, the first surprise on SM-1 was that the aft-shroud doors would not close in the middle of EVA-1. Presumably the LOCKS would have saved some EVA time dealing with both opening and closing the doors.
I have that on VHS somewhere. It was Story Musgrave who first noticed it. It was the first time I had ever seen contemporary footage of a shuttle flight.
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#434
by
JMS
on 14 May, 2009 22:29
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I have the entire SM-1 on VHS. Yeah, I'm a junkie.
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#435
by
JJ..
on 14 May, 2009 22:39
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Ive a whole lot of SM-1 on dvd,after I finally got round to editing it off of vhs,
mostly CNN(i) stuff,
My old video broke it was that hot at the end of the EVA'S (lol)
Great coverage of the flight so far everyone :-)
JJ..
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#436
by
psloss
on 14 May, 2009 22:41
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I have the entire SM-1 on VHS.
Who doesn't?
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#437
by
Speedracer
on 14 May, 2009 22:50
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Disabled chargers for EVA, burning rubber smell.
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#438
by
Speedracer
on 14 May, 2009 22:52
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Battery Chargers for EVA btw.
CSACP readings being taken.
CSACP=Compound Specific Analyzer Combustion Product
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#439
by
Speedracer
on 14 May, 2009 22:55
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Isolating it via nose-detection. Discussing if cooling fan was off or blocked. Astronauts do not believe airflow was blocked.
