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#440
by
steveS
on 26 Jun, 2011 04:19
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Any particular reason why Leonardo has flown more missions (8 with PMM mission) than Raffaello (3 without STS-135)? Raffaello had been grounded after STS-114 in July 2005 while Leonardo since then have flown all MPLM missions.
Not sure there was any reason other than it was cheaper to focus only on flying one MPLM for the remainder of the Program after STS-114 - something that became impossible with the decision to leave an MPLM permanently on ISS on STS-133 and fly STS-135.
1. Thanks Chris G and Space Pete for your replies. In that case, may be it was just a NASA decision to move forward with Leonardo instead of Raffaello until STS-135 came in.
2. Is STS-135 the most heaviest payload for Raffaello missions? (As the forum said, Among all MPLM missions that distinction goes to STS-126)
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#441
by
Chris Bergin
on 26 Jun, 2011 18:12
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Unspecified Hydraulic leak has resulted in a delay to the completion of the retests on SSME-3's MPV to Monday am. Classed as IPR-53.
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#442
by
Orbiter
on 26 Jun, 2011 18:48
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Is this a serious issue?
Orbiter
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#443
by
Chris Bergin
on 26 Jun, 2011 19:04
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Is this a serious issue?
Orbiter
Don't know yet, but I doubt it.
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#444
by
robertross
on 27 Jun, 2011 00:39
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This part is brilliant...
While the owner of the ring may have received an ear-bashing from his wife, the engineer can look forward to proudly announcing he was reunited with the space flown ring by Atlantis when she returns to her Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF)… providing she doesn’t take the opportunity to propose to another vehicle whilst on orbit.
I'm already seeing it tweeted around 
Yeah, next time an X37 lands, I'll consider some orbital mischief afoot...hehee
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#445
by
ccpetersen
on 27 Jun, 2011 01:41
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Thank you for the article on the latest... I especially enjoyed the "nicknames" for Atlantis (Britney and "the penguin"). Now crazy trying to link in my mind a pop goddess diva and a flightless aquatic bird to Atlantis. Love the imagery!
ccpetersen
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#446
by
Chris Bergin
on 27 Jun, 2011 01:55
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Thank you for the article on the latest... I especially enjoyed the "nicknames" for Atlantis (Britney and "the penguin"). Now crazy trying to link in my mind a pop goddess diva and a flightless aquatic bird to Atlantis. Love the imagery!
ccpetersen
Thanks! Yeah, was funny to see that Penguin nickname on one of the MOD L2 presentations called "Reflections" which is a joke presentation within MOD where everyone (including the top bosses get a ribbing).
This was the slide in question for poor Atlantis...along with another one on that style of presentation
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#447
by
ccpetersen
on 27 Jun, 2011 02:19
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I always think they look like moths on the back of the tanks; never occurred to me to see a penguin til I saw your article. I'm happy to be coming down to witness the launch of the Penguin in a week and a half! Now I'll really have something to smile about.
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#448
by
Chris Bergin
on 27 Jun, 2011 03:15
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#449
by
MadameConcorde
on 27 Jun, 2011 06:43
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I always think they look like moths on the back of the tanks; never occurred to me to see a penguin til I saw your article. I'm happy to be coming down to witness the launch of the Penguin in a week and a half! Now I'll really have something to smile about.
I can understand that the A380 be called a whalejet but I will never accept that Atlantis - my top favourite Space Shuttle - be called a penguin.
She is a very beautiful Space Shuttle.
She is simply the best of all Space Shuttles.
Atlantis - you are
not a penguin.
:-)
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#450
by
marshallsplace
on 27 Jun, 2011 10:29
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#451
by
Chris Bergin
on 27 Jun, 2011 12:36
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#452
by
DrGuano
on 27 Jun, 2011 12:51
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Splendid! So far so good. When I think Penguin, Burgess Meredith comes to mind. I just can't picture Atlantis with a monocle.
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#453
by
Eksath
on 27 Jun, 2011 12:59
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This part is brilliant...
While the owner of the ring may have received an ear-bashing from his wife, the engineer can look forward to proudly announcing he was reunited with the space flown ring by Atlantis when she returns to her Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF)… providing she doesn’t take the opportunity to propose to another vehicle whilst on orbit.
I'm already seeing it tweeted around
Great article!
Every time I have been in an OPF or even into the retired 103, the FOD prevention order have been quite clear and enforced strictly. All badges off, or below waist. rings have to be off or taped onto finger. Watches have to be taped too.no cellphones or car keys with unlock/transmitters etc. It has got to be embarrassing having to explain this apparent deviation.
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#454
by
JimSchultze
on 27 Jun, 2011 17:39
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Atlantis showing a wing:
Don't you mean a flipper?
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#455
by
ccpetersen
on 27 Jun, 2011 18:13
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Don't you mean a flipper?
Hey, as long as she doesn't waddle off the pad next week, I'm happy!
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#456
by
Chris Bergin
on 28 Jun, 2011 04:34
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#457
by
MKremer
on 28 Jun, 2011 09:51
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Another awesome morning image.
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#458
by
MadameConcorde
on 28 Jun, 2011 10:02
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Another awesome morning image.
Thank you for posting this. I love the colours.
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#459
by
marshallsplace
on 28 Jun, 2011 10:12
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