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#380
by
Retired Downrange
on 18 May, 2009 19:51
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Thanks psloss ...I was away most of the day.
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#381
by
bish48
on 18 May, 2009 19:51
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Hiding in a middeck locker maybe? 
Which old mission was it when they filmed one of the crew hiding in a locker? Really funny video if anyone can find it.
They stowed and unstowed Joe Allen from a middeck locker on STS-51A.
Wow. 
Impressive. 3 minutes for an answer. That's gotta set some kind of speed record.
Well I had to go see this, its sounded so funny. And it was!
http://video.google.co.uk/googleplayer.swf?docid=-7303086313702623997&hl=en&fs=trueGoto time index 6:46, enjoy.
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#382
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 18 May, 2009 19:52
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#383
by
andymw
on 18 May, 2009 19:53
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Stupid question time ... but when will hubble be released?
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#384
by
generic_handle_42
on 18 May, 2009 19:54
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Stupid question time ... but when will hubble be released?
Tomorrow. MET 07/18:52 I believe.
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#385
by
Chris Bergin
on 18 May, 2009 19:55
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Video of STS-51A
Stowage of the crew member is at 6:43
Getting back on track: did anyone catch the EVA total hours for Hubble and the individual crew (posting from work)?
Oh well done! That is great!
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#386
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 18 May, 2009 19:56
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#387
by
NavySpaceFan
on 18 May, 2009 19:56
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Is it just me, or does it seem like we don't hear much of anything from Greg Johnson the last few days? Is he still on board?
Hiding in a middeck locker maybe? Which old mission was it when they filmed one of the crew hiding in a locker? Really funny video if anyone can find it.
Betcha Philip will know
STS-51A, Joe Allen got stuffed into a locker by Dale Gardner.
ETA: That'll learn me to read the whole thread.
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#388
by
psloss
on 18 May, 2009 19:57
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PAO (Pat Ryan, Orbit 2) is elaborating on the "early de-orbit" plan now...
Hoping to possibly get into KSC before the sea breeze gets completely set up...
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#389
by
NavySpaceFan
on 18 May, 2009 20:01
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Would have said this at the end of the EVA, but a work issue kept me busy. It has been a pleasure following these historic spacewalks with everyone on the list, and a big thanks to Nick, Ron, Chris, and all the other folks who contributed and allowed me to follow along when reality interfered with my viewing. Thanks again!
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#390
by
generic_handle_42
on 18 May, 2009 20:04
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Would have said this at the end of the EVA, but a work issue kept me busy. It has been a pleasure following these historic spacewalks with everyone on the list, and a big thanks to Nick, Ron, Chris, and all the other folks who contributed and allowed me to follow along when reality interfered with my viewing. Thanks again!
It's been a pleasure to contribute. I wish I could show some nice caps of the solar array slew, but orbital night has other plans.
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#391
by
generic_handle_42
on 18 May, 2009 20:08
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Almost to the 90 degree position.
And my 1000th post!
Yay for me!
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#392
by
Retired Downrange
on 18 May, 2009 20:10
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A Low pressure system just west of me at 17.5N, 75.8W has been designated an "Invest" by the NHC and the computer models indicate probability of it moving slowly North toward Florida, with a possibility of developing into a Sub Tropical System bringing heavy rain to Florida. We have had heavy "tropical" rain here today in the Turks and Caicos.
This weather will quite likely impact the plan to land at KSC, later this week.
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#393
by
Jorge
on 18 May, 2009 20:10
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Someone asked the question before and I am not sure if it was answered. When the orbitor approached the HST, the HGA were retracted. When they release the HST they be extended. Why, is it because of the possibility of hitting them on approach of the orbitor?
One issue would be protection from plume impingement by the orbiter thrusters.
There is a clearance issue; one of the HGAs is in between the two grapple fixtures and the RMS would have to avoid it on the way in if it were not retracted.
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#394
by
generic_handle_42
on 18 May, 2009 20:14
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MSB coming up shortly. I'll be happy to transcribe it. It'll be nice to see how happy the Hubble guys are today!
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#395
by
psloss
on 18 May, 2009 20:15
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Someone asked the question before and I am not sure if it was answered. When the orbitor approached the HST, the HGA were retracted. When they release the HST they be extended. Why, is it because of the possibility of hitting them on approach of the orbitor?
One issue would be protection from plume impingement by the orbiter thrusters.
There is a clearance issue; one of the HGAs is in between the two grapple fixtures and the RMS would have to avoid it on the way in if it were not retracted.
My mistake.
A Low pressure system just west of me at 17.5N, 75.8W has been designated an "Invest" by the NHC and the computer models indicate probability of it moving slowly North toward Florida, with a possibility of developing into a Sub Tropical System bringing heavy rain to Florida. We have had heavy "tropical" rain here today in the Turks and Caicos.
This weather will quite likely impact the plan to land at KSC, later this week.
Sounds like we need to page Rob and get a landing weather page started...heard that the front in the Cape area now might stall...
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#396
by
cb6785
on 18 May, 2009 20:15
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I haven't been able to post during this mission, but I want to take the time and thank everyone who did! Especially Chris, Ron, Kel, Nick and all the other guys doing so damn good coverage!!!
And I want to express my deepest respect for the Astros up there and all the folks down on the ground who made this mission the huge success it is! For the ones up there: come home safely!
Now I can sit here after a damn stressfull week, listen to some great jazz, enjoying some great wine and smile about this truly historic mission...
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#397
by
generic_handle_42
on 18 May, 2009 20:17
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HST Solar Array slew complete, standing by for MSB start.
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#398
by
Ben the Space Brit
on 18 May, 2009 20:17
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This weather will quite likely impact the plan to land at KSC, later this week.
Well, worst comes to worst, will they be able to put down at Edwards instead?
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#399
by
generic_handle_42
on 18 May, 2009 20:18
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Which old mission was it when they filmed one of the crew hiding in a locker? Really funny video if anyone can find it.
Impressive. 3 minutes for an answer. That's gotta set some kind of speed record.
Yay for me!
