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#260
by
stockman
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:21
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#261
by
Chris Bergin
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:25
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Ran out to lunch and got these pictures as Atlantis was leaving. What an amazing thing to see up close. I really hope I can make it out to a launch soon I hear they are better....but still great watching her leave! Enjoy!
Excellent
Thanks again for posting.
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#262
by
stockman
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:29
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51 miles out.. now down to 10000 feet
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#263
by
stockman
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:38
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17 miles out -- 2100 feet - should be landing momentarily
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#264
by
ItsyAndy
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:40
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NASA: Once Atlantis gets to Columbus Air Force Base managers will assess the weather and determine what the best route is to arrive at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida this evening.
Don't know why they would want go get to Florida tonight when I read this:
ISOLATED STORMS FIRING ALONG THE ATLANTIC SEA BREEZE BOUNDARY...
THROUGH 4 PM... THE EAST COAST SEA BREEZE BOUNDARY SLOWLY MOVING INLAND ACROSS INTERSTATE 95 WILL SERVE AS A FOCUS FOR STORM DEVELOPMENT. STORMS WILL ALSO DEVELOP OVER INLAND AREAS FROM LAKE OKEECHOBEE NORTH TO SAINT CLOUD... AND METRO ORLANDO. ISOLATED STRONG STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM PIERSON TO DELAND AND DELTONA.
MAIN THREATS IN THE STRONGEST STORMS WILL BE CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES SMALL HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS. HEAVY RAINFALL WILL TEMPORARILY REDUCE VISIBILITY.
from
http://www.weather.gov/alerts/us.html#FLZ147.MLBNOWMLB.172900
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#265
by
rdale
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:45
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Because as the sea breeze moves inland, it takes the storm threat with it. The stuff firing right now is pretty weak by "storm" standards, and really not moving, so should not be a barrier if they make a go for it.
However given the lack of a rush, I wouldn't be surprised if they spent the night somewhere else and tried first thing in the morning.
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#266
by
ede545
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:46
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Also noticed that for this leg the Pathfinder is now in the database as a C9. Not sure why the designation changed but the plane is still the same C9.
Funny, I noticed the same thing just a few minutes ago, too. If for once my I trust a site which shall not be mentioned here, the C-9 is a military version of the DC-9. Maybe some pilots are used to write DC93 in the flight plan and others use C9?
Another thing: Dryden has put some nice hi-res images on its
STS-125 image gallery. (Forgive me if that was already mentioned.)
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#267
by
rdale
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:49
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SCA on the ground.
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#268
by
ede545
on 02 Jun, 2009 18:50
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NASA: A huge crowd gathered at Columbus AFB, Miss. to welcome Atlantis. The stop here includes refueling&weather briefing before going to Kennedy.
NASA:The STS-127 crew is about to land at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal. Watch the arrival on
www.nasa.gov/ntv
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#269
by
MarsMethanogen
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:04
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Right now the PAO is doing some ISS coverage. Is this on the Public or Media channel?
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#270
by
psloss
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:05
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However given the lack of a rush, I wouldn't be surprised if they spent the night somewhere else and tried first thing in the morning.
Probably isn't a "rush," but maintaining as much processing margin for STS-129 and getting a look at the ASA circuit probably make it desirable to get back to the OPF as soon as safely possible.
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#271
by
ede545
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:07
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Sorry, maybe we missed it. When I posted it the tweet was six minutes old, so I thought it is about to happen.
Update: Video of STS-127 crew arrival now on
YouTube(My apologies for misusing this thread with off-topic stuff, I'll be more careful in the future.)
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#272
by
Chris Bergin
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:35
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Loving the note of "huge crowds" at Columbus.
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#273
by
Longhorn John
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:41
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Loving the note of "huge crowds" at Columbus.
I wonder if Orion would attract such people when its ferried back from California?
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#274
by
sprtnsky
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:47
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#275
by
rdale
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:49
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Pretty easy to miss that - we worry when those are in a line and/or around the landing airport.
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#276
by
rdale
on 02 Jun, 2009 19:59
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#277
by
stockman
on 02 Jun, 2009 20:03
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Looks like they may do this tonight...
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#278
by
johng
on 02 Jun, 2009 20:20
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I'm about 2 miles from the strip, and it is now a beautifull flying day here. Just a bit much on the breeze coming inland, gusting to 16 right now. Other than that, blue with little puffys.
I would assume a landing on 15 with the winds. Gotta figure out where I'll set up for photos. Late afternoon sun could be a factor.
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#279
by
unintelligible
on 02 Jun, 2009 20:21
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I'm about 2 miles from the strip, and it is now a beautifull flying day here. Just a bit much on the breeze coming inland, gusting to 16 right now. Other than that, blue with little puffys.
I would assume a landing on 15 with the winds. Gotta figure out where I'll set up for photos. Late afternoon sun could be a factor.
Any idea if they will fly by the coastline providing an opportunity for photos? If so, any ideas how far north I need to be in order to catch a glance? (I'm in the Melbourne Beach area)
Thanks again for posting.
