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#240
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Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 17:51
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MSB in ten minutes, so I guess we wont get to see robo work
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#241
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 18:01
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#242
by
Space Pete
on 16 May, 2010 18:03
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From Soichi Noguchi via Twitter - Atlantis over the Canary Islands!
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#243
by
GoForTLI
on 16 May, 2010 18:12
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I missed the start of the MSB, but here goes:
Had a good docking and structural mate of the vehicles. Currently getting ready for robotics.
EVA preps this afternoon.
Debris threat passed at range of ~16km.
Performed backup procedure for inspection due to the PTU issue, missed some areas. Added a 3rd crewmember to gather digital stills of the top of the RCC.
EVA1 and MRM-1 as planned. Any schedule changes for inspection will be after that.
L OMS went to the other regulator due to seeing a higher pressure than usual.
Potential heater failure on a downward facing RCS jet. Heater may be at a lower set point rather than failed.
Question time:
What was missed on the port wing inspection?
Backup method with the fixed sensor causes geometry to prohibit getting all the port wing imagery. Took imagery during the RPM. DAT will decide what else they want to get to clear TPS.
Had an excess of prop for rendezvous due to season we launched. No issues during rendezvous and was an efficient rendezvous prop-wise.
How tricky was the flyout?
We fly down a narrow corridor (roughly 1.5 degrees). Approach was great. Had to stop at 30 feet to verify alignment. Saw a little bit of misalignment, total of 1 degree. Flew that out, verified good alignment, and docked.
Question regarding photos from RPM?
To early to tell if the extra imagery will clear the RCC. Talking about the top side of the wing that doesn't see as much heat during entry. Hoping imagery meets resolution requirements.
Debris miss distance? How many ISS crewmembers took photos?
3 took images. Got all images downlinked. Criteria for missing debris is 10 km. Object was on the threshold as it was being monitored. We get better data as TCA approaches. Final data showed 16 km. Still don't know what the debris was.
Question for PTU EVA?
Have personnel at KSC evaluating. Trying to match the cable configuration seen on orbit. Considering wire tie or velcro. Expect couple of days for decision. Won't affect EVA1. Soonest would be EVA2, if task is added. EVAs are full, will be hard to find time for task.
Can use the same procedure previously used for scanning during LI. Not as efficient due to need to gathering data during daylight. Provides the necessary resolution to clear the TPS.
Debris orbit?
Won't affect this mission again. Highly elliptical orbit.
He regulator problem similar to recent issue on STS-131?
STS-131 He regulator was on RCS tanks, this problem was on the OMS tanks. Saw tank pressure lower than usual. Behavior of regulator caused a pressure spike. Primary controls to a slightly lower pressure. Saw 10 psi higher than expected. Could have been regulator creep or the secondary regulator controlling at a slightly higher pressure. No concern for the engine.
Potential challenges on EVA1?
Biggest challenge is time. Have 6:30. Have trained the tasks well but haven't done them before. Hard to predict time required for tasks that haven't been performed before on oribit. On STS-127 replaced batteries, had some difficulties with the time required. Doing 2 first time tasks on EVA1.
EVA1 SSRMS maneuver?
Garrett Reisman will ride the arm over with the antenna. As he comes back, will have his hands empty and should get quite a view.
Cryo margins?
Have an extra day available due to on-time launch. Took all of pad hold cryo with us to orbit. Have 1 day 5 hours margin, but have a lot of the mission ahead of us. Too early to plan to extend the mission.
How delicate is SSRMS ICC-VLD task?
Have 2 grapple fixtures on the ICC-VLD. No more complex robotics than we've done before. Is a precision operation but crew is trained well. Is complex, but we have experience.
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Anyone please chime in if I missed something or heard something wrong. I missed the OMS regulator issue this morning so I'm not completely clear on it.
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#244
by
dsmillman
on 16 May, 2010 18:35
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SSRMS has grappled the ICC and the PRLA's are about to be released.
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#245
by
dsmillman
on 16 May, 2010 18:39
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The PRLA's have been released and a go has been given to maneuver the ICC.
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#246
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 18:42
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#247
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 18:48
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ICC being lifted out of the bay
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#248
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 18:50
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#249
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 18:52
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#250
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 18:55
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#251
by
GoForTLI
on 16 May, 2010 18:59
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Coming up on orbital sunrise at 14:00 CDT. SSRMS in motion.
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#252
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 19:01
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#253
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 19:05
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#254
by
John44
on 16 May, 2010 19:08
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#255
by
GoForTLI
on 16 May, 2010 19:10
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#256
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 19:11
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#257
by
GoForTLI
on 16 May, 2010 19:12
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It's going to fly right by the camera. Stunning view.
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#258
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 16 May, 2010 19:12
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#259
by
FinalFrontier
on 16 May, 2010 19:13
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It's going to fly right by the camera. Stunning view.
These pictures are WILD
