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OV-104/ATLANTIS: Full Mission History/Tribute Feature Articles (PART 1,2 and 3)
by
Chris Bergin
on 02 Jul, 2011 18:12
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#1
by
Orbiter
on 02 Jul, 2011 18:20
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Great article!
Are there plans for a space shuttle NSF article tribute?
Orbiter
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#2
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DavisSTS
on 02 Jul, 2011 18:28
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Absolutely amazing read. Such a history. We're never going to see spaceships as famous as these ever again!
Great article!
Are there plans for a space shuttle NSF article tribute?
Orbiter
The tribute articles for the entire fleet will serve as that. NSF doesn't do one for the Space Shuttle, they do them for each orbiter and each mission
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#3
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psloss
on 02 Jul, 2011 18:38
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The tribute articles for the entire fleet will serve as that. NSF doesn't do one for the Space Shuttle, they do them for each orbiter and each mission
The set could certainly serve that purpose, but I still think the whole is greater than the sum of the parts (or the sum of the orbiters and missions). At the very least, there's a big picture / integration / program point of view that doesn't necessarily fit with a particular orbiter or mission.
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#4
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ChrisGebhardt
on 02 Jul, 2011 18:39
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Absolutely amazing read. Such a history. We're never going to see spaceships as famous as these ever again!
Great article!
Are there plans for a space shuttle NSF article tribute?
Orbiter
The tribute articles for the entire fleet will serve as that. NSF doesn't do one for the Space Shuttle, they do them for each orbiter and each mission
Thank you, both I'm finishing up Part II right now and getting the computer warmed up for Part III.
As DavisSTS said, each orbiter and every single one of their missions have been tributed in dedicated articles. As such, there is no plan for a generic Program tribute at this time as we are, instead focusing on the orbiters themselves right now.
But keep watching, Orbiter! I'm sure Chris and I will sit down and have some conversations about additional tributes after the close out of STS-135.
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#5
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Longhorn John
on 02 Jul, 2011 20:21
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So many images I've missed, and such a great history, thanks Chris G!
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#6
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baldusi
on 02 Jul, 2011 20:58
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I live right next to Prefectura! In fact, I saw the ceremony on my way to work. If I had knew I would have got you some more pictures. If you're interested, please pm.
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#7
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Chris Bergin
on 02 Jul, 2011 23:29
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#8
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janmb
on 03 Jul, 2011 00:25
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Excellent article Chris G, looking forward to the rest
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#9
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Gary NASA
on 03 Jul, 2011 03:25
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These tribute articles/mission service reviews are fantastic! Can't wait for the next parts!
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#10
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Albireo
on 03 Jul, 2011 06:10
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Absolutely awesome!!! I'm already looking forward to the second Part.
Perfect sunday for me.
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#11
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Chris Bergin
on 03 Jul, 2011 19:25
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#12
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AndrewSTS
on 03 Jul, 2011 20:21
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Awesome part two. Had no idea we did that many MIR missions!
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#13
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NavySpaceFan
on 03 Jul, 2011 21:44
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Another winner Chris!!! But what was the issue with Endeavour that prevented her from flying STS-81?
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#14
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psloss
on 03 Jul, 2011 22:26
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Another winner Chris!!! But what was the issue with Endeavour that prevented her from flying STS-81?
Do you mean STS-86? If so, it wasn't an Endeavour issue as much as the schedule impact of the STS-83 MDF. That caught Endeavour without an OPF bay right after she'd returned to KSC from a major mod period out at Palmdale. (The ISS Service Module schedule was probably another factor.)
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#15
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TerryNaylor
on 03 Jul, 2011 22:26
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Fantastic reads!
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#16
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NavySpaceFan
on 03 Jul, 2011 22:30
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Yes I did, and thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another winner Chris!!! But what was the issue with Endeavour that prevented her from flying STS-81?
Do you mean STS-86? If so, it wasn't an Endeavour issue as much as the schedule impact of the STS-83 MDF. That caught Endeavour without an OPF bay right after she'd returned to KSC from a major mod period out at Palmdale. (The ISS Service Module schedule was probably another factor.)
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#17
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Jason1701
on 04 Jul, 2011 00:06
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Great article. A few questions:
-What action, if any, did NASA take to avoid a repeat of the woodpecker ET damage?
-What happened to the ET/SRB stack rendered defunct by the adhesive problems? Were the SRBs fixed in Florida, shipped elsewhere, or disposed of?
Thanks.
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#18
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ChrisGebhardt
on 04 Jul, 2011 03:09
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Great article. A few questions:
-What action, if any, did NASA take to avoid a repeat of the woodpecker ET damage?
-What happened to the ET/SRB stack rendered defunct by the adhesive problems? Were the SRBs fixed in Florida, shipped elsewhere, or disposed of?
Thanks.
-- An Avian Deterrent System (aka - a gigantic inflatable Owls) were placed at the pads.
-- The ET was used later on. The SRBs were destacked, cleaned, had the old adhesive applied, and were used on a mission early in the next calendar year.
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#19
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SimonShuttle
on 04 Jul, 2011 09:25
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Brilliant reads
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#20
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Galactic Penguin SST
on 04 Jul, 2011 15:54
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Not entirely on-topic, but I am not sure where I could break this news.. apparently the Atlantis tribute poster made by KSC PAO last year has been updated for STS-135. Notice the place of the STS-135 insignia...
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#21
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Chris Bergin
on 04 Jul, 2011 16:10
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That's good, and I like your avatar tribute to Atlantis too
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#22
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Chris Bergin
on 04 Jul, 2011 22:03
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#23
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David AF
on 04 Jul, 2011 22:18
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Superb!!
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#24
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Jason Davies
on 04 Jul, 2011 22:39
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Thank you for such a superb tribute. No one, not even nasa.gov, will touch these for the amount of content and depth.
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#25
by
The-Hammer
on 04 Jul, 2011 22:43
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I noted one factual error in part 3:
The paragraphs about STS-98 (Destiny) state that Atlantis delivered three permanent pressurized modules to the station, she actually delivered four: Destiny, Quest, Columbus and Rassvet.
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#26
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Stardust9906
on 04 Jul, 2011 23:22
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Excellent articles!
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#27
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Peter NASA
on 05 Jul, 2011 12:39
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Fantastic work Chris!
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#28
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NavySpaceFan
on 05 Jul, 2011 14:32
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Great series Chris!!!! Though I think we'll have to agree to disagree about the "held the most meaningful name of all the Space Shuttles" thing, but then again, I'm biased.
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#29
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JSC Phil
on 05 Jul, 2011 22:09
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Awesome work, a great tribute to Atlantis and an excellent historical overview!
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#30
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SpaceAndrew25
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:57
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Great review of shuttle history!
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#31
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Space101
on 16 Jul, 2011 07:46
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Finally got through them all. It's enough to make a grown man cry. What amazing vehicles and crews.
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#32
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DwightM
on 16 Jul, 2011 21:14
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What a brilliant set of articles. They typify the quality of work that establishes this website as the standard bearer of spaceflight coverage.
I loved the 'First Last Orbiter' heading in part 1 - a nod to STS-132's 'First Last Flight' for her. Lot's of great points, like the number of internationally supported missions she flew and holding the record for fewest IPR's between flights.
Outstanding work Mr. Gebhardt.
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#33
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Chris Bergin
on 22 Dec, 2011 12:17
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Bumping. Today is her final powerdown
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#34
by
MATTBLAK
on 05 Jul, 2016 07:01
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