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#360
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Ford Mustang
on 24 May, 2009 15:47
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RAD Reconfig in work. Both ET doors open.
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#361
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kneecaps
on 24 May, 2009 15:47
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Waiting MCC call to see if hydraulic load test procedures are called for (usually not).
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#362
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kneecaps
on 24 May, 2009 15:47
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MCC Call...HYD load test not required.
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#363
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2009 15:47
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That was a beautiful approach and landing. Fantastic ending to a great mission! I got a little teary at wheels stop. 
Shuttle is the most majestic thing that ever graced the skies. I get all excited every time I see her returning. There has never been anything her and no matter what they ever do in the future I cannot imagine anything else that will ever affect me the wat Shuttle does. She is beyond beautiful.
Couldn't of said it better.
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#364
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clongton
on 24 May, 2009 15:47
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Can someone tell me what that sireny sound is that is heard after the shuttle lands? It sounds like it is coming from the orbiter, but I'm not sure.
The APUs
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#365
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NavySpaceFan
on 24 May, 2009 15:48
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Welcome home Atlantis and well done to CAPT Altman and his amazing crew!!!! With this, all four post-Challenger orbiters completed HST servicing mission.
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#366
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Ford Mustang
on 24 May, 2009 15:48
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#367
by
Ben the Space Brit
on 24 May, 2009 15:48
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Phew! I've never watched a re-entry and landing live! I have to say that, when the blackout ended, my stress level dropped quite a bit! However, nothing quite describes how you feel when you see that incredible bird coming out of the blue for the first time.
Say what you like about the STS in terms of engineering and safety. There is no doubt, however, that it is a beautiful and unique machine. When it is finally retired, I think that we will all miss it.
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#368
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Gregster
on 24 May, 2009 15:48
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A beautiful end to a great mission. Thanks for the outstanding coverage!
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#369
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Ronsmytheiii
on 24 May, 2009 15:49
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#370
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Ford Mustang
on 24 May, 2009 15:49
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Atlantis in work on setting the body flap. Houston is ready.
Go for OPS 9.
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#371
by
ZANL188
on 24 May, 2009 15:49
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Starboard ET door looks to be hung up. Is that normal??
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#372
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kneecaps
on 24 May, 2009 15:49
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Next up should be GPC transition to OPS 9.
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#373
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robertross
on 24 May, 2009 15:50
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Starboard ET door looks to be hung up. Is that normal??
I was just going to post that too!
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#374
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Ronsmytheiii
on 24 May, 2009 15:50
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#375
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robertross
on 24 May, 2009 15:51
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Did someone get the aerial of the latest on the landing strip? Not much runway left! Oh, I see Ron did
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#376
by
NavySpaceFan
on 24 May, 2009 15:51
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That was a beautiful approach and landing. Fantastic ending to a great mission! I got a little teary at wheels stop.
Shuttle is the most majestic thing that ever graced the skies. I get all excited every time I see her returning. There has never been anything her and no matter what they ever do in the future I cannot imagine anything else that will ever affect me the wat Shuttle does. She is beyond beautiful.
Couldn't of said it better.
Concur and amen.
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#377
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Ford Mustang
on 24 May, 2009 15:52
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#378
by
Ford Mustang
on 24 May, 2009 15:52
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TCS deact complete. GPS powerdown in work. Waiting for a go for extended powerup.
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#379
by
karizma23
on 24 May, 2009 15:53
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It is sad to think that we're going to be privileged to see only a smaller and smaller number of these landings with each passing mission. Truly breathtaking! This mission was a real demonstration of human engineering, exploration, and teamwork.
