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#540
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Chris Bergin
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:14
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Shuttle FCR working the FD1 ops.
MET 6.5 hours for RMS checkouts.
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#541
by
Austin
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:15
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Was anyone able to make out what Ferguson said at the roll call (roll maneuver)?
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#542
by
psloss
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:15
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CapCom giving the crew a heads up on the NC-1 TIG of 3 hrs. 39 mins MET.
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#543
by
jcopella
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:15
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One piece of business...can someone explain the reason for that final hold.
The GLS didn't get the standard indication that the GOX vent arm was retracted...that's at like T-33 sec. (Or maybe T-37...a little help?)
1-shot verification at T-40, at least in my ancient GLSDD (STS-51 era). LCC GSE-13, verification of GVA retract.
There are six indications, grouped into two sets of three. In each set of three, there are two retract switch discretes and an analog position indication (in degrees). The minimum requirement (as of STS-51) was 2 of 3 in *either* set. Discretes needed to be ON, position needed to be less than 2 deg.
The milestone inhibit is against MSEQ (T-31 sec).
The little bit of extra delay I suspect was due to GLS needing "pro words" from the NTD to reset the milestone inhibit prior to resuming the count. Even though the systems folks had verified the GVA position via camera, which you could hear on the loop, she needs to hear explicit direction thru the proper LCC chain of command before clearing the hold.
Good to see you here again, John. Today must have been tough for you.
Indeed, but it was also good to hear my old boss taking care of business one last time. And grateful to Chris^2 and the NSF community for creating this great venue for all of us "alumni" to remain engaged.
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#544
by
TheFallen
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:15
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So no Soyuz flyabout this time around, eh? I kid.
Have a great mission, Fergie and Co.
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#545
by
alexw
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:16
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Just wondering...why is it that they always aim to launch in the middle of the launch window? Given that issues like this can come up (and, for example, the range safety issue that almost caused another scrub of STS-133), why don't they aim to launch toward the beginning of the window, so that should an issue occur, they have more time to correct it before the window expires?
They used to, but now want to target maximum performance. Perhaps you could say that, for ISS missions, it's more important that the launch be spot-on than that it occurs on a particular day.
-Alex
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#546
by
psloss
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:16
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PAO Rob Navias relaying the liftoff time: 15:29:03.9 GMT
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#547
by
Lee Jay
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:17
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EXACTLY.
You hold off to make sure it can find its way *BACK*... which, for the record, I'm glad that none of the RTLS or TAL simulations we did ever had to be exercised for real!!!
I'm not religious, but AMEN to that!
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#548
by
steveS
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:17
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Exact Launch time 10:29:03.9 Central Time
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#549
by
psloss
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:18
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Crew now working the Post-Insertion checklist.
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#550
by
Space Pete
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:19
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Oh my word, Chris always said Atlantis would have one more surprise waiting for us before she went up for the final time. He was right!
I tell ya, I don't think my heart has gone that fast since Christmas Morning when I was 5 years old.
Fantastic launch, wasn't as sad as I thought it'd be.
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#551
by
psloss
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:20
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Oh my word, Chris always said Atlantis would have one more surprise waiting for us before she went up for the final time. He was right!
That wasn't an Atlantis thing, though.
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#552
by
Nick L.
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:21
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#553
by
Nick L.
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:21
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#554
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:22
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Oh my word, Chris always said Atlantis would have one more surprise waiting for us before she went up for the final time. He was right!
That wasn't an Atlantis thing, though.
She knows we've wised up to her, so she conspired with the vent arm
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#555
by
Chris Bergin
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:25
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The STS-135 post-launch news conference now will be held at 1 p.m. EDT.
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#556
by
apace
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:26
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Exactly 5 minutes to late home from army service :-( and missed the launch... what was this thing flying away from external tank after seperation?
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#557
by
Steve B
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:26
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Apart from KSC itself, NSF is without doubt the best place to be for a launch, as always. Enjoyed today's moment in history from my humble work abode here in the UK - fortunately in the satellite business so had a live TV feed of NasaTV coming in ;-)
Many thanks for the superb coverage as always guys! As Satori said, lets hope this is just the beginning of the future!
Here's to a great mission... safe journey Atlantis, and Godspeed.
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#558
by
NYC777
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:26
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There's gonna be some tears at that news conference.
Godspeed Atlantis.
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#559
by
Austin
on 08 Jul, 2011 16:26
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One piece of business...can someone explain the reason for that final hold.
The GLS didn't get the standard indication that the GOX vent arm was retracted...that's at like T-33 sec. (Or maybe T-37...a little help?)
1-shot verification at T-40, at least in my ancient GLSDD (STS-51 era). LCC GSE-13, verification of GVA retract.
There are six indications, grouped into two sets of three. In each set of three, there are two retract switch discretes and an analog position indication (in degrees). The minimum requirement (as of STS-51) was 2 of 3 in *either* set. Discretes needed to be ON, position needed to be less than 2 deg.
The milestone inhibit is against MSEQ (T-31 sec).
The little bit of extra delay I suspect was due to GLS needing "pro words" from the NTD to reset the milestone inhibit prior to resuming the count. Even though the systems folks had verified the GVA position via camera, which you could hear on the loop, she needs to hear explicit direction thru the proper LCC chain of command before clearing the hold.
Good to see you here again, John. Today must have been tough for you.
Indeed, but it was also good to hear my old boss taking care of business one last time. And grateful to Chris^2 and the NSF community for creating this great venue for all of us "alumni" to remain engaged.
I recognized Ms. Pape's voice right away - and am still thankful to "someone"
for passing on a message a few years ago from one who has always admired her work and getting her to come on NSF and post a response.
I share your sentiment regarding being grateful to Chris and NSF community for their work in making the site great!
And a big thanks to YOU Mr. Copella, Sir, for your work over the years in keeping these beautiful birds flying.
Have a great mission, Fergie and Co.
