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#80
by
shaula1247
on 23 May, 2009 12:51
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Currently troubleshooting potential ice or slush in he radiators. HAs been seen before.
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#81
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 May, 2009 12:52
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Big picture words:
PLBDs closed until comfortable with the radiator situation. ALL OPTIONS REMAIN OPEN.
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#82
by
shuttlefan
on 23 May, 2009 12:52
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Already executed a mitigation for that.
Well perhaps, but the prime determinant of risk is exposure time, the rest is fiddling about the edges. If you are not up there you can't get hit.
I agree that, despite the mitigation of the space debris risk, they should've brought it down at Edward today. But what do I know.....
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#83
by
psloss
on 23 May, 2009 12:52
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Going to keep the payload bay doors closed until they are comfortable with the radiator situation and hold for now on de-orbit back out. (Crew is holding on getting out of their suits.)
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#84
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 May, 2009 12:52
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Ok, they may come home today after all if the radiator situation doesn't improve. However, they have seen it before, so I think that is just a contingency.
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#85
by
shaula1247
on 23 May, 2009 12:52
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Big picture. Going to keep PLBD closed until comfortable with radiator picture. Keeping all options open.
Crew to stay suited for the moment.
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#86
by
psloss
on 23 May, 2009 12:53
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Ok, they may come home today after all if the radiator situation doesn't improve. However, they have seen it before, so I think that is just a contingency.
Yes.
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#87
by
MikeMi.
on 23 May, 2009 12:56
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Whats up with White Sands that its not avaible on Sunday?
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#88
by
shaula1247
on 23 May, 2009 12:57
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Sunday will be landing day for Atlantis, either at Kennedy or Edwards.
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#89
by
shaula1247
on 23 May, 2009 12:57
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Whats up with White Sands that its not avaible on Sunday?
Its wet.
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#90
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 May, 2009 12:59
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Here we go:
"Confident the radiators are working, might just be a little bit cold. Good config, continue with deorbit back out".
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#91
by
shaula1247
on 23 May, 2009 13:00
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Confident that the radiators are working fine. Can proceed with deorbit prep backout.
Word on the suits momentarily.
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#92
by
robertross
on 23 May, 2009 13:09
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Thanks for the coverage guys. It was looking iffy there these last few posts with the radiator, but now I can get something accomplished today around the house now that it's a Sunday landing. Laters.
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#93
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 May, 2009 13:11
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Scooter: "Atlantis is performing nicely." - he's praised the orbiter a few times on this mission. Nice to hear.
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#94
by
shaula1247
on 23 May, 2009 13:14
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Are there any special drivers for landing back at KSC for this mission? I can't recall any other crew being subjected to this sort of landus interruptus treatment.
Not that they are likely to be complaining too much at getting additional on orbit time.
Crew has go to doff suits.
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#95
by
Jones36
on 23 May, 2009 13:15
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Man.... now how am I going to spend the morning.
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#96
by
Jester
on 23 May, 2009 13:16
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Man.... now how am I going to spend the morning.
sign up for L2 and go over the checklists and procedures for tomorrow ?
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#97
by
psloss
on 23 May, 2009 13:16
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Are there any special drivers for landing back at KSC for this mission? I can't recall any other crew being subjected to this sort of landus interruptus treatment.
Two wave-offs isn't unprecedented. The record is three:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/smg/post113.htm
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#98
by
Jones36
on 23 May, 2009 13:19
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Man.... now how am I going to spend the morning.
sign up for L2 and go over the checklists and procedures for tomorrow ?
Ha ha (I knew someone would say it!)
Need to check the bank account and get back in.
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#99
by
Lawntonlookirs
on 23 May, 2009 13:23
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No go for today. I still think they should have landed at Edwards on Friday. However the low pressure that was in the Gulf is starting to move north, so maybe Sunday will be a good day. Lets hope. Get some sleep Chris, you deserve it.
