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LIVE: STS-132 Flight Day 11/12 - Late Inspections/FCS Checkouts EOM-1
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 02:51
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#1
by
aquarius
on 24 May, 2010 04:55
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It's wakeup time!
The wakeup music is the theme from Wallace and Gromit for Steve.
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#2
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 04:59
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Wake up song is from Wallace and Gromit
(So many FY2011 jokes, not enough time).
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#3
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mtakala24
on 24 May, 2010 07:14
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#4
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 10:58
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The OBSS is being maneuvered over port wing right now. Inspections of shuttle's nose has been completed few minutes ago. Earlier the starboard side of Atlantis had been checked. So far everything goes without problems. They are ahead of schedule I guess.
In attachment screens from nose cap survey :
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#5
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 11:00
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Few shots from starboard side survey :
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#6
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 11:02
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Shot random views earlier, here are last two ones :
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#7
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 11:07
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Preparations to start port wing survey are underway.
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#8
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 11:11
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#9
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 11:27
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Inspection of port wing has started :
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#10
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 11:39
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#11
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 11:45
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LDRI seems in full working order doesn't it.
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#12
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 11:56
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A bit of a mark there. Although we (myself on this one) should remember the LDRI images via NASA TV can show some strange markings, whereas the DAT presentations show there's nothing there. Still...
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#13
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:01
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Closer view. Still over this panel.
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#14
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:01
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#15
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:03
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#16
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:08
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#17
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:09
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#18
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:12
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#19
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:14
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#20
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:20
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And that's complete. They now have all the coverage from the working PTU for the OBBS.
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#21
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:21
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#22
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:26
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#23
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:26
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20-25 minutes of replays required by DAT. Rest was recieved live.
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#24
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:32
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All of the FCR in fits of laughter over something. Kenn opts to use a lifeline.
Anyone catch what that was all about?
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#25
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racshot65
on 24 May, 2010 12:42
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I know were half way through the day but I just noticed the TV schedule hadn't been posted ...
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#26
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:44
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I know were half way through the day but I just noticed the TV schedule hadn't been posted ...
Notably the crew started OBSS survey's two hours early
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#27
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:45
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OBSS Sensor Package deactivated.
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#28
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:47
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#29
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:52
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#30
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 12:57
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#31
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:03
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SRMS on its way to berth itself.
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#32
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:06
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#33
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:07
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#34
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:07
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50 miles from the ISS. Can return to ISS if needed.
Orbital sunrise.
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#35
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:09
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#36
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:11
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#37
by
psloss
on 24 May, 2010 13:11
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50 miles from the ISS. Can return to ISS if needed.
Talking about STS-135?
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#38
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MikeMi.
on 24 May, 2010 13:18
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50 miles from the ISS. Can return to ISS if needed.
Talking about STS-135?
I wish!
We probably have seen the last maneuver of that manipulator...
ICC palet:
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#39
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:19
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50 miles from the ISS. Can return to ISS if needed.
Talking about STS-135?
I would like to be, Philip
It was almost a moot point to mention, but I remember a previous thread when we got "so what's the point of being so far away if they find damage" being they have that option of returning if they find a serious problem (as highly unlikely as that is).
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#40
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:19
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SRMS berthed and playback of some survey footage that couldn't be sent down live at the time in work.
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#41
by
racshot65
on 24 May, 2010 13:21
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#42
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:23
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Shift leaving as they hand over to Entry tomorrow.
Paraphrased, but wonderful comments from Mike S:
"We did some maths and by landing Atlantis will have travelled 120 million miles."
"It's because of folks like you and those that built and looked after her and her sister ships that we can peacefully explore. We look forward to the safe return of our fair ship Atlantis."
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#43
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Martin FL
on 24 May, 2010 13:31
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http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/05/sts-132-atlantis-iss-set-to-bid-farewell-for-likely-the-final-time/Her final hours with the orbital outpost have earned praise from engineers, managers and astronauts alike, most of whom have moved away from the politically correct “it” to the traditionally correct “her” when speaking directly of the famous spacecraft.
They really are for this mission. It's a nice touch. Always found "it" to be disrespectful.
I fear it will be decades before we have famous, named spaceships. No one is going to remember the serial number of once-used Dragon.
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#44
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 13:33
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Yeah, that's why I wrote it Martin
And I agree, it is a nice touch.
MSB in 30 mins. Post MMT two hours later.
Going to start drafting up the next article.
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#45
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KEdward5
on 24 May, 2010 13:34
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http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/05/sts-132-atlantis-iss-set-to-bid-farewell-for-likely-the-final-time/
Her final hours with the orbital outpost have earned praise from engineers, managers and astronauts alike, most of whom have moved away from the politically correct “it” to the traditionally correct “her” when speaking directly of the famous spacecraft.
They really are for this mission. It's a nice touch. Always found "it" to be disrespectful.
I fear it will be decades before we have famous, named spaceships. No one is going to remember the serial number of once-used Dragon.
Still not over yet, we might get another year of shuttle yet.
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#46
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racshot65
on 24 May, 2010 13:36
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Going to the nose cap survey replays now
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#47
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 14:01
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#48
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 14:06
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Mike (reviews the inspection process) - was a great survey, exceeded the timeline, a couple of hours ahead. Finished 2.5 hours early. Over the course of the next day they will provide a thumbs up on Atlantis for Entry. Expected by crew lunch tomorrow.
The crew is doing exceedingly well. ISS is preparing for Soyuz 21 return.
Notes Atlantis will pass through the 120 million mile milestone.
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#49
by
Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 14:22
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Mike C on consumables.
Mike S: Enough for EOM+3 A lot of capability, a lot more than we had. We launched on time, and margin for pad hold without topoff we took to orbit with us. Cyro was the driver, so we've got EOM+3 capability. Friday pick-em, Saturday systems day.
Robert on weather for KSC Wednesday.
Mike S: Typical for Sping. Change of low clouds and showers. We may get lucky and land on the first attempt, we'll just have to see how that plays out.
On which orbit the 120m miles is passed - they don't know yet.
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Basic questions on inspections.
Mike S notes DAT are a very talented team.
Marcia on it's finally hitting you it's Atlantis' last flight.
Mike S: I've always been a goal driven person. From an engineer to a FD. With a limited number of flights left it's hit me. It is possible we'll fly another flight with Atlantis depending on the budget.
Team did an excellent job. Atlantis has performed virtually flawlessly. It's been a real pleasure to see it all play out.
There's a lot of reasons I want to see the STS-132 crew and Atlantis land. Was remarkable to see Atlantis land (on his previous role). Incredible sight and gives a sense of accomplishment and closure. You get to bond with people.
Everyone asking about Atlantis and personal thoughts.
More...
Mike: The shuttle has been a remarkable vehicle as serving as a peaceful means of exploring, and Atlantis in particular with MIR and ISS and also DOD mission tasks. Atlantis has been a peacekeeper, it's been a great thing to see, which is just might thought on Atlantis and her history. Whether we get additional flights remains to be seen but I'm glad to be where we are with this mission.
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#50
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racshot65
on 24 May, 2010 14:24
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Q: Consumable Status ?
A: Enough for up to EOM +3 as they launched on first attempt
Limiting consumable is Lithum hydroxide and cryogenic oxygen
Q: Weather forcast for landing at KSC on Wednesday ?
A Chance of low clouds and showers as are typical for a spring landing
Q: What orbit does 120m mile mark occur ?
A: Late in mission, doesn't know exact orbit
Q: Why does the LDRI flicker and explain how it works
A: Two modes 2D and 3D, 2D doesn't flicker 3D does, allows you to see depth of field rather than just height and width
Q: How many people are invoveled in clearing orbiter for entry
A: Image analyists work with heat sheild experts. Therea are 2 levels of inspection.
Level 1 looks for areas of interest, then they go back and review each area of interest.
Level 2 - unsure ?
90% of time using a different tool to look at an area of interest clears it
Q: Any areas of interest on heat shield ?
A: Not currently
Q: Is it finally hitting you that its Atlantis's last flight ?
A: Yes, as its probably Mikes last flight as lead flight director
Q: Have you ever came for a shuttle landing before and are you coming this time as it might be Atlantis's last landing ?
A: Been once before on STS 129
Q: What was it like to see Atlantis leave the ISS for the last time and anything special planned to celebrate when Atlantis lands ?
A: Seeing her back away was a welcomed milestone, planning to spend time with people that planned and prepared mission
Q: Regarding landing is Friday pick them day and Saturday Systems Day ?
A: Yes
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#51
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 14:28
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Ha, nicely done Racshot, that filled in some gaps.
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#52
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Ronsmytheiii
on 24 May, 2010 15:00
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#53
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Chris Bergin
on 24 May, 2010 16:01
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Post MMT coming up. Busy with news coming in, so if someone could keep an eye on anything interesting, otherwise we'll have John44's video before long.
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#54
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racshot65
on 24 May, 2010 16:17
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Sorry missed the first 5 minutes only caught a few questions:Updated from the video posted:
Extremely pleased with accomplishments on docked mission
Atlantis is performing quite well and is being reconfigured for entry and landing
Crew is doing well and have completed the final inspection
Q: Would you say this is the cleanest flight for Atlantis and the shuttle program ?
A: Hard to say until vehicle is on ground, but it looks to be in the family of the cleanest vehicles. All the vehicles have been outstanding in the past 12 months
Q: Will the landing be extra significant as it might be the last landing of Atlantis ?
A: Not for him, all landings are important
Q: Can you give us a status update on payloads and shuttle processing for 133 and 144 ?
A: Targeted launch date for 133 is Sept 16th 2010
Discoverys processing going well but there are some challenges with payload.
A week or two after Atlantis lands they will do a full evaluation of STS 133 and 134 manifests
Q: Any change in plans to leave the OBSS on station ?
A: No the plan is still to have the last shuttle mission leave the OBSS on station
Q: How far into June can you go without word about an extra flight ?
A: Can go quite far with Atlantis on the processing front until they need to know if its going to fly. Would like to make a decision in June / July time frame as they need to train the crew and ground controllers as well as loading software etc
Q: How far into July can you go ?
A: Hard to say will look at it in the next few weeks depends a little on what happens to target launch dates for STS 133 and 134
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#55
by
Space Pete
on 24 May, 2010 16:22
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#56
by
John44
on 24 May, 2010 17:01
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#57
by
Space Pete
on 24 May, 2010 19:04
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#58
by
Space Pete
on 24 May, 2010 19:18
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Yet another "Soichi Shot" - Atlantis during flyaround.
You know, I'm really going to miss Soichi’s photos when he leaves Station next week - we need to start training his replacement!
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#59
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Ronsmytheiii
on 24 May, 2010 23:41
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#60
by
robertross
on 24 May, 2010 23:59
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Yet another "Soichi Shot" - Atlantis during flyaround.
You know, I'm really going to miss Soichi’s photos when he leaves Station next week - we need to start training his replacement!
Wow, another great one. Yeah, I'll miss his great shots too.
Of course, as any photographer will tell you, the hardest part of a shot is waiting for the perfect moment. So...with all these great shots, what is it he's doing up there besides taking photos? LOL (j/k).
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#61
by
stockman
on 25 May, 2010 00:46
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couple of sunset pictures just now
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#62
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 04:18
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#63
by
Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 04:22
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Track is Jay-Z "Empire State of Mind" (New York) - for Garrett.
Shannon's loving it
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#64
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 04:35
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#65
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DeanG1967
on 25 May, 2010 05:23
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Shannon's loving it
Why do I doubt you
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#66
by
Bejowawo
on 25 May, 2010 06:05
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#67
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 07:38
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FCS checkouts being set up.
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#68
by
Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 07:43
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APU 1 Start.
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#69
by
Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 07:45
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Atlantis flapping her wings. Saw at least one debris event, but that can happen.
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#70
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 07:46
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APU 1 shutdown.
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#71
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 10:38
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crewe dowlinking video dedicated to the mission and Atlantis
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#72
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 10:42
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#73
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 10:50
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Looking at the radiator hoses to see that they are bending correctly
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#74
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 10:51
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#75
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 11:05
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Coming up in an hour and five minutes
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#76
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 11:22
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#77
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 11:55
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setting up for PAO event
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#78
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 12:05
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This is the one with the Colbert Report. Could be interesting
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#79
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:10
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troubleshooting lighting, seems a bit dark in the back
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#80
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:11
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#81
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:12
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Starting with the Colbert report, Garrett Reisman has his Wriststrong bracelet on
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#82
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:12
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and we lost the MPC for a second
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#83
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 12:18
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Well it's Colbert himself at least
And he has an audience in.
"Greetings Spacemen, heros all".
"Greetings people of the Earth." HA!
Enjoys saying the words "Commander Ham".
Lost Ku and says "I can't see you, but I assume space still exists." - and they are back. Asks how the mission is going. Outlines it with the additional of "and we defeated the forces of evil."
Replaced batteries on the shuttle (he means ISS).
They keep losing Ku, this is getting a bit painful.
I wish they would correct him on "repairing the shuttle."
Suspicous accent aimed at Piers. "Is he riding in the space shuttle or the space lorry" lol.
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#84
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:18
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not going to bother transcribing... too funny
at the end
"Houston, I'm not wearing any pants"- Stephen Colbert
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#85
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:24
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#86
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 12:25
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Brilliant interview by the ABC guy. Distracted from transcribing, but I'm sure Ron's recording (and John 44). Shame someone's actually told them to stop calling Atlantis a she - and whoever that was, you sir are a walking own goal for public outreach (outrage
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#87
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MikeMi.
on 25 May, 2010 12:25
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Event with Colbert was hell funny... looking forward to see a video of that again!
Ha, I knew there will be uploaded some video, thanks Ron!!!
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#88
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 12:27
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"Houston, I'm not wearing any pants"- Stephen Colbert
HA! I thought I misheard, but he did respond to Houston ACR's "that concludes the Colbert Report section"......and he comes out with the pants response
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#89
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NavySpaceFan
on 25 May, 2010 12:31
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Brilliant interview by the ABC guy. Distracted from transcribing, but I'm sure Ron's recording (and John 44). Shame someone's actually told them to stop calling Atlantis a she - and whoever that was, you sir are a walking own goal for public outreach (outrage )
Was this done by direction, or did Captain Bowen mis-speak when he used "it?"
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#90
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 12:32
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"please give the Mic to Mike Good"
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#91
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 12:38
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Expecting to hear a call DAT has cleared the vehicle for entry.
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#92
by
collectSPACE
on 25 May, 2010 13:06
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crew downlinking video dedicated to the mission and Atlantis
Here is the crew's complete tribute to Atlantis, splicing together the parts that were separated by video dropouts.
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#93
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racshot65
on 25 May, 2010 13:07
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The Crew taped the Colbert interview on there side. So they are going to downlink it to Houston as there were some drop outs during the live transmission
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#94
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 13:31
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crew downlinking video dedicated to the mission and Atlantis
Here is the crew's complete tribute to Atlantis, splicing together the parts that were separated by video dropouts.
Thanks! That was wonderful.
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#95
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 13:32
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starting waste dump procedure
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#96
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 13:44
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Conducting Comm check through MILA, and air to ground 2, triple simo
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#97
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 14:01
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MSB coming up. We have an article ready to go for the TPS clearance (just don't want to jump the gun as far as the MMT making it official - have to follow their process).
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#98
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 14:06
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Tony S:
Atlantis and her crew had a very successful morning, preparing for the return trip home. FCS and RCS all nominal. Performed landing sims.
SIMPLEX burn on OMS coming up. Crew sleep at 3:20pm Central.
Late Inspection: Prelim shows no issues with TPS, will be discussing that with the MMT for official go for Entry.
Weather: There's an influence near KSC with a chance of showers, but it's a 50/50 chance with KSC weather. Trending favorably.
Good for EOM+3. KSC only on EOM. KSC only on EOM+1. Pick em day on EOM+2. May change.
Looking at KSC 33 for landing.
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#99
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 14:13
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Robert up first on crew getting ahead of schedule during the mission.
Tony: The deorbit prep timeline is pretty busy, they'll keep on the schedule. There's a lot of things we have to have timed.
And on Atlantis' potential final flight - sense of pride/sorrow? (Robert, you call her an it!
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Tony: It's been a great ride, but our focus right now is to get Atlantis on the ground. We'll have time to celebrate after wheel's stop.
Marcia on Weather:
Tony: It's KSC and there's a low parked out at the Atlantic. We're going into it 50/50. Edwards has a chance of showers (but not going there).
Beyond tomorrow, KSC continues to improve. Edwards is looking good also.
Tariq on weather and not calling up Edwards for two days.
Tony: Normally all things considered we try for KSC only on the first day. Things are looking really well to support KSC for the first two days, but we'll continue to re-evaluate.
Bill on weather - KSC specific.
Tony: Updated weather is likely to remove chance of showers on Wednesday.
On water to Friday.
Tony: We have seven opportunities with water. We're in a pretty good situation.
Over.
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#100
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 14:14
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Tribute video playing again.
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#101
by
Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 14:19
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SIMPLEX burn in just over one hour is the next event.
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#102
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 14:25
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#103
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:03
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#104
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:04
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#105
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John44
on 25 May, 2010 15:09
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#106
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 15:17
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SIMPLEX Burn will be caught on camera we're told.
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#107
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:23
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the mighty Mississippi River, good config for the burn
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#108
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 15:24
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#109
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:25
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#110
by
Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 15:26
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Some kick from those OMS engines. Good burn.
Atlantis kicked up the engines over Hamilton, Ontario.
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#111
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:27
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Station cameras did not pick up anything
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#112
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:29
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#113
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 15:33
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#114
by
dawei
on 25 May, 2010 15:50
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Cameras being turned off. Go for Ku antenna stow. GPS is cleared for launch.
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#115
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Ronsmytheiii
on 25 May, 2010 15:51
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mail synced, go to stow KU antenna
tell crew TPS is clear
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#116
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 15:51
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And there's the official MMT clear for entry on the TPS.
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#117
by
dawei
on 25 May, 2010 15:51
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ORU platform bolt appeared loose. Determined to be no issue for entry.
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#118
by
aquarius
on 25 May, 2010 16:11
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KU antenna stow complete.
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#119
by
Longhorn John
on 25 May, 2010 16:55
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What's NTV playing? Some Q&A about nothing to do with STS-132.
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#120
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 17:09
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#121
by
Longhorn John
on 25 May, 2010 17:39
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#122
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Chris Bergin
on 25 May, 2010 21:23
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Crew is asleep. Will start the landing day thread in a few hours.
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#123
by
cd-slam
on 26 May, 2010 01:08
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not going to bother transcribing... too funny
at the end
"Houston, I'm not wearing any pants"- Stephen Colbert
Finally had a chance to listen to the audio, and bitterly disappointed that they cut off the "not wearing any pants" comment.
Hilarious interview. I hope NASA use him more often. (Was he serious about going into training? I know he already has the pumpkin suit).
tell crew TPS is clear