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#360
by
psloss
on 26 May, 2010 19:15
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NASA TV provided a last shot of work spotting Atlantis in OPF-1.
No Entry flight team video, at least not yet; SFN still providing video of spotting ops...
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#361
by
Ford Mustang
on 26 May, 2010 19:27
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Atlantis now nosed into the OPF, and now they are back to NASA TV.
See you soon, Atlantis! We'll miss you!
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#362
by
John44
on 26 May, 2010 19:30
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#363
by
K466
on 26 May, 2010 19:39
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When will we see Atlantis next? I'm curious what opportunities the public might have in viewing the orbiters after they retire (before they end up in musums of course.
I had the great privilege to view Atlantis land for the first time. I've heard dozens of Sonic booms, but never from Titusville. I was surprised how loud it was.
Here's the pictures:
http://www.gather.com/viewOtherPhotosByMember.action?memberId=564194&nav=MyGather
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#364
by
smith5se
on 26 May, 2010 19:40
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And one final tweet from Chris G.
"@CwG_NSF And just like that Atlantis slips into her OPF one last time"
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#365
by
psloss
on 26 May, 2010 20:00
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When will we see Atlantis next? I'm curious what opportunities the public might have in viewing the orbiters after they retire (before they end up in musums of course.
Perhaps next year, either for another flight, or for ferry to a museum -- not sure the latter will be (or how much) for public viewing. Depending on the location of the museum there may be an opportunity to see a short transport trip. (Such as, perhaps, the USAF Museum in Dayton.)
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#366
by
Aobrien
on 26 May, 2010 20:12
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So in theory with out another flight for Atlantis we will not see Atlantis in her whole form ever again...
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#367
by
Ford Mustang
on 26 May, 2010 20:16
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STS-132 Crew News Conference in HD - 105.3mb, Right Click, Save AS.
Aobrien, we won't see Atlantis in her "whole form" being stacked, ready to go? No. Whole form being SSMEs, OMS Pods, FRCS modules? Yes, she'll take a ferry flight to a museum more than likely as if she was going from EDW to KSC.
I've got the timelapse of tow encoding, it's still a few hours out yet (after work, more than likely around midnight or a little later).
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#368
by
psloss
on 26 May, 2010 20:25
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So in theory with out another flight for Atlantis we will not see Atlantis in her whole form ever again...
Probably not. I haven't seen the decommissioning details for the external systems that are normally not ferried on the orbiter for maintenance (such as the FRCS, OMS/ARCS).
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#369
by
Aobrien
on 26 May, 2010 20:27
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Well I recall hearing that the SSME's did not come with the orbiters. So I am not sure exactly what will still be attached to the orbiters when they are ferried. But we ill see in due time.
/Aaron
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#370
by
K466
on 26 May, 2010 20:29
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Perhaps next year, either for another flight, or for ferry to a museum -- not sure the latter will be (or how much) for public viewing. Depending on the location of the museum there may be an opportunity to see a short transport trip. (Such as, perhaps, the USAF Museum in Dayton.)
We won't be able to go visit Atlantis when she's caged in a musem?
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#371
by
psloss
on 26 May, 2010 20:33
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Perhaps next year, either for another flight, or for ferry to a museum -- not sure the latter will be (or how much) for public viewing. Depending on the location of the museum there may be an opportunity to see a short transport trip. (Such as, perhaps, the USAF Museum in Dayton.)
We won't be able to go visit Atlantis when she's caged in a musem?
Sure, all the orbiters will be on display in museums for the public -- I'm referring to the transport (the ferry) to the museum site itself. The public isn't going to get much direct access to the move from the OPF to the MDD at Kennedy and the ferry departure.
But wouldn't be surprised to see perhaps a flyby swing around the Space Coast by the SCA on the way out. Getting the orbiter from on top of the 747 over to the display area will depend on the location of the sites themselves, and that move may not be available for public viewing, either.
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#372
by
K466
on 26 May, 2010 20:42
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Perhaps next year, either for another flight, or for ferry to a museum -- not sure the latter will be (or how much) for public viewing. Depending on the location of the museum there may be an opportunity to see a short transport trip. (Such as, perhaps, the USAF Museum in Dayton.)
We won't be able to go visit Atlantis when she's caged in a musem?
Sure, all the orbiters will be on display in museums for the public -- I'm referring to the transport (the ferry) to the museum site itself. The public isn't going to get much direct access to the move from the OPF to the MDD at Kennedy and the ferry departure.
But wouldn't be surprised to see perhaps a flyby swing around the Space Coast by the SCA on the way out. Getting the orbiter from on top of the 747 over to the display area will depend on the location of the sites themselves, and that move may not be available for public viewing, either.
Thanks.. thanks how I hoped it would turn out...
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#373
by
subisnack
on 26 May, 2010 20:44
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Perhaps next year, either for another flight, or for ferry to a museum -- not sure the latter will be (or how much) for public viewing. Depending on the location of the museum there may be an opportunity to see a short transport trip. (Such as, perhaps, the USAF Museum in Dayton.)
We won't be able to go visit Atlantis when she's caged in a musem?
Hope I don't misunderstand this post, but if I am reading it right... The musem in Dayton is open to the public and free. It's on the side of the base... And a beautiful place at that. They will take good care of her if in fact that is where she ends up.
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#374
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 26 May, 2010 21:28
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Just got this message from a guy near the OPF that there's engineers and workers applauding Atlantis. Very touching.
And the big wigs applauded her when she landed as well.
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#375
by
Space Pete
on 26 May, 2010 21:50
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#376
by
technoarch
on 26 May, 2010 23:52
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Sent to me by our contact at NASA....
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#377
by
Alpha Control
on 27 May, 2010 01:45
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HA! The Italian guy is back and wondering why the "Wall Street crooks got billions and space flight didn't. It's going to make the US look like it's not as powerful"
Mike M: I'm not sure who wants to jump under the bus with that question 
Heck I'd love to spend what they make in the movies. You're talking to an audience who'd say yes please, we want to do more. We'd all like to see more budget, but I could say that about my personal life too. (Got to love Mike M).
Mike L: This is more than a profession to us. I look at what we've got and I'm very thankful for this team. There are no more sounder professionals. (Getting very emotional )
Great presser, mixed in with some rubbish, but overall great and well worth watching the video of that.
Chris, I saw your comment and made a point to watch the conference replay tonight after I got home from work. It was great; wide ranging, informative, and thoughtful. One of the better ones for sure.
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#378
by
ChuckC
on 27 May, 2010 01:51
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Did any one else find this landing more emotional than usual. I ended up standing in respect as Atlantis made its final approach and landing.
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#379
by
cd-slam
on 27 May, 2010 02:08
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Actually it was after the landing when the APUs were switched off. Such a poignant moment.
Heck I'd love to spend what they make in the movies. You're talking to an audience who'd say yes please, we want to do more. We'd all like to see more budget, but I could say that about my personal life too. (Got to love Mike M).