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#140 by Alpha Control on 20 Jul, 2011 07:02
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Strange, I couldn't access the forum for a while but it seems some still could.
*goes to smack his router*
Same problem for me, but back online now. -
#141 by Stardust9906 on 20 Jul, 2011 07:28
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PicoSat
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#142 by Stardust9906 on 20 Jul, 2011 07:33
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Atlantis moving into position for deployment of Picosat
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#143 by alexw on 20 Jul, 2011 07:44
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Will be slow deployment, payload bay cameras expected to track picosat until out of field of view.
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#144 by Mapperuo on 20 Jul, 2011 07:50
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Goodluck tracking that! Shot off like a rocket!
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#145 by Stardust9906 on 20 Jul, 2011 07:53
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Final deploy in STS history
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#146 by Satt on 20 Jul, 2011 07:54
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Right little Jack in the Box that one......Boooo
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#147 by dsky on 20 Jul, 2011 07:55
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Goodluck tracking that! Shot off like a rocket!
Quick fingers on the keyboard ...
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#148 by Mapperuo on 20 Jul, 2011 07:56
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Found it.
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#149 by sparky555 on 20 Jul, 2011 07:57
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I only lurk, but thanks to NASASpaceflight.com for a great resource, and good luck to Atlantis on the rest of the mission! It's sad to see this end!
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#150 by psloss on 20 Jul, 2011 08:00
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Final RMS powerdown in work. CDR maneuvering Atlantis to Bias -ZLV -XVV attitude.
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#151 by sparky555 on 20 Jul, 2011 08:06
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The poem after the deployment (or a close approximation):
One more satellite takes its place in the sky
The last of many that the shuttle doth fly
Magellan, Galileo, Hubble and more
Have sailed beyond her payload bay doors
There's still science books and still more to come
The shuttle's legacy will live on when the flying is done
With picosat's success in space where it roams
It can stay up here, but we're going home
When soon for the last time we'll gently touch down
Then celebrate the shuttle with our friends on the ground -
#152 by psloss on 20 Jul, 2011 08:07
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Manipulator Positioning Mechanisms (MPMs) are being stowed...port with RMS first, starboard with OBSS now.
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#153 by ddunham on 20 Jul, 2011 08:10
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The picosat poem.... :-)Quote
Deployment Poem
One more satellite takes its place in the sky
The last of many that the shuttle let fly
Magellan, Galileo, Hubble, and more
Have sailed beyond her payload bay doors
There's still science books, and still more to come
The shuttle's legacy will live on when her flying is done
We wish picosat success, in space where it roams
They can stay up here, but we're goin' home
Yes soon for the last time we'll gently touch down
Then celebrate the shuttle with our friends on the ground
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#154 by Hans_ACS on 20 Jul, 2011 08:13
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Some small remarks from me aswell .. Tomorrow will be a sad day. I followed the STS program since I was 8 yrs old, watching the launches and landing via TV (there was no NSF yet), wondering how on earth this was all possible ! After Challenger, I felt like the world stood still, I tried to explain my grief to friends, but most don't understand how you can be so 'attached' to space program (I still feel this today). Then the program took off again until Columbia disintegrated. Another setback, but what a strong 'force' NASA proved to be. They came back and how ! Since 2005, I followed every single mission in the utmost detail. Stayed up late nights, watched this site 20 hours a day, read technical documentation, shared my findings with some friends, even gave 'launch parties'
. Then, last year, I finally took the decision to come to the US in order to watch Discovery launch. However, the early november launch was postponed to 2011, setting me back a few thousand USD and a lot of tears 
And now, this is all about the end. Anyway, let's stay positive : the STS program really 'coloured' my life, made me feel proud of all the accomplishments dedicated people can achieve by working as a team, but following the highest standards and by feeling happy in what they do. I am proud of the program, I am proud on your country (I am not a US citizin), you guys rock and I sincerely hope more space adventures will come ! It's in our nature, it's our human 'job' to explore and you guys do it at its best !
And Thank you Chris for bringing us NSF ! I wish Atlantis a safe return home ! -
#155 by steveS on 20 Jul, 2011 08:14
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Even the weather looks unkind! (would love to see Atlantis spending at least one more day up in space! ). Now it seems the landing weather is OK and Atlantis will be home as planned. Shuttles were meant to be flying in space and not grounding in museums
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#156 by marshallsplace on 20 Jul, 2011 08:15
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Great view of inside and outside Atlantis:
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#157 by x9jep on 20 Jul, 2011 08:17
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Stolen from the MER Book:
"Don’t cry because it's over. Smile because it happened"
A fantastic capabiltity that will be gone forever - but after 30 years, it's time for something new. -
#158 by vanoord on 20 Jul, 2011 08:17
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Views of the crew
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#159 by Chris Bergin on 20 Jul, 2011 08:17
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Strange, I couldn't access the forum for a while but it seems some still could.
*goes to smack his router*
Are you on BT, the entire network just had a fit earlier, useless sods.
Site's been showing 100 percent uptime for ages now.
. Then, last year, I finally took the decision to come to the US in order to watch Discovery launch. However, the early november launch was postponed to 2011, setting me back a few thousand USD and a lot of tears 
And now, this is all about the end. Anyway, let's stay positive : the STS program really 'coloured' my life, made me feel proud of all the accomplishments dedicated people can achieve by working as a team, but following the highest standards and by feeling happy in what they do. I am proud of the program, I am proud on your country (I am not a US citizin), you guys rock and I sincerely hope more space adventures will come ! It's in our nature, it's our human 'job' to explore and you guys do it at its best !