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#320
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:39
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Leroy Cain.. Coming to end of Extraordinary mission.
Busy with mission -2 day activities.
Get ready for mission re-entry work tomorrow.
Reviewing Late inspection data over next 10-12 hours. Should have results by morning.
Problem with Waste dump. Think it's a blockage. Not issue for Friday EOM.. working options beyond that.
Everything looks good for EOM opportunities on Friday morning. Targeting KSC only for Friday and Saturday.
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#321
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:42
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Summary:
Preparing for Deorbit and landing.. Entry Flight director will be at briefing tomorrow.
Crew working on stowage to configure for landing.
ABC news question: Easy mission.. does that present problems for MMT? (seriously?)
Leroy: "Not sure if I've been associated with a mission that's been this clean."
"welcomed thing when we don't have issues to talk about in MMT"
"will come out of this mission with short list of things to look at"
"We still have a couple big Milestones remaining"
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#322
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:45
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Robert Pearlmen(Collectspace): What do you attribute this missions success?
Leroy: "We learn and improve from each mission".. "Having this clean of mission is tribute to the teams that work on these missions.. not just at KSC, but also work on External Tank and Boosters. QA work along the way" "Matter of flying mission profile that gives you opportunity to be successful".. "Don't overplan"
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#323
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:49
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Question: Shuttle being retired in it's prime?
Leroy: "Shuttle is still a very capable vehicle" "Legacy is ISS" "We're very proud of the Space Station".
"Our plan all along is that the last mission we fly will be the safest"..
"I'm confident we could continue to fly Space Shuttle and do so safely"
"Not our decision.. Decision for the country and Leadership of the country"
"The shuttle system has more safe flights left in it than what we have on the Manifest"
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#324
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:50
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End of Briefing
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#325
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:51
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Crew getting ready for bed..
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#326
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:53
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PAO talking about tomorrow's activities..
That's it for me..
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#327
by
Chris Bergin
on 25 Nov, 2009 19:58
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Whoops! Didn't see a MMT briefing coming (my mistake). Great coverage of that and the OBSS, Art.
Lots of very good coverage teamwork this mission - it's appreciated as we'd never get news articles out otherwise.
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#328
by
STS Tony
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:12
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Great coverage seawolfe, Chris and Trueblue. Great day's catchup here.
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#329
by
arkaska
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:14
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No waste-dump will be made tomorrow. A waste-dump is not required if a landing tomorrow will occur. If a landing tomorrow isn't possible they will need to make a waste-dump om Saturday.
The Shuttle got the option to make some repair work on the waste-dump nosle tomorrow but since it's a busy day already Scorch decided to skip that tomorrow.
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#330
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:15
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Lot's of talk about Waste water dump Issues.
May sit as is if Land Friday. Or just dump condensate bag tomorrow.
Waste tank was dumped to 49% so there's room enough room between now and Friday.
EOM Saturday or later require manual routing of waste water dump by removing a panel and possibly routing using another hose.
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#331
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:25
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One last picture.. Group Shot on Shuttle.. Happy Thanksgiving!
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#332
by
arkaska
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:27
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Shuttle sending a short video message wishing everybody a happy thanks-giving.
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#333
by
rdale
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:50
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No waste-dump will be made tomorrow. A waste-dump is not required if a landing tomorrow will occur. If a landing tomorrow isn't possible they will need to make a waste-dump om Saturday.
Almost... Waste-dump is not required for a Friday landing. There are no plans for a Thursday landing.
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#334
by
John44
on 25 Nov, 2009 20:52
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#335
by
MikeMi.
on 25 Nov, 2009 21:30
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Hmm by the way, waste dump just means they are not taking that mass to Earth, yes? Or is it matter of keepin right weight balance? Wanna just know what is technical "need" of dumping waste on orbit.
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#336
by
Jorge
on 25 Nov, 2009 23:38
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Hmm by the way, waste dump just means they are not taking that mass to Earth, yes? Or is it matter of keepin right weight balance? Wanna just know what is technical "need" of dumping waste on orbit.
The tanks only hold so much waste.
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#337
by
stockman
on 26 Nov, 2009 00:42
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couple of nice shots of where we started today..
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#338
by
John44
on 26 Nov, 2009 05:01
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#339
by
saturnapollo
on 26 Nov, 2009 17:25
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I see that NASA have released a smattering of ISS fly around images, but as usual from a distance. Very nice, but don't they take good closeups of the newly installed equipment any more? Or do we just never see them?
They would certainly help my research for keeping this model up-to-date (and accurate)
Keith