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October 1 - Soyuz TMA-7 launch
by
anik
on 10 Aug, 2005 14:55
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Soyuz TMA-7 (factory number 217) ship was delivered on Baikonur cosmodrome on August 6. Launch of Soyuz-FG rocket with spacecraft is planned on October 1 approximately at 03:54:30 UTC.
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#1
by
anik
on 26 Aug, 2005 18:45
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Soyuz TMA-7 crew: William McArthur, Valery Tokarev and Gregory Olsen
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#2
by
anik
on 10 Sep, 2005 22:55
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#3
by
anik
on 13 Sep, 2005 01:58
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Soyuz TMA-7 was loaded into the pressure chamber and Soyuz-FG rocket preparation was begun on September 12
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#4
by
anik
on 19 Sep, 2005 16:26
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#5
by
anik
on 19 Sep, 2005 16:41
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#6
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 Sep, 2005 03:41
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Great pics! Russian Military always have huge hats!
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#7
by
anik
on 21 Sep, 2005 07:49
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#8
by
FransonUK
on 21 Sep, 2005 16:04
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Thanks for the images. It's nice to see the ceremony that surrounds this. Is it seen on Russian TV? Much interest?
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#9
by
anik
on 21 Sep, 2005 20:05
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FransonUK - 21/9/2005 8:04 PM
Is it seen on Russian TV?
I did not see it on our TV... Unfortunately...
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#10
by
Avron
on 21 Sep, 2005 20:58
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Chris Bergin - 20/9/2005 11:41 PM
Great pics! Russian Military always have huge hats!
One size fits all...?
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#11
by
anik
on 22 Sep, 2005 22:18
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Baikonur Cosmodrome
09/22/2005
Preparation of Russian transport spacecraft Soyuz TMA-7 with Expedition-12 (ISS-12) prime crew and a space flight participant of visiting crew (VC-9) for launch to the International Space Station is continued.
The spacecraft prime crew (V. Tokarev, W.McArthur, G. Olsen) and backup crew (M. Tyurin, D. Williams, S. Kostenko) passed training during which cosmonauts provided a fit check of individual seat liners, leak and serviceability check of spacesuits, operation with radio equipment.
http://www.energia.ru/english/energia/iss/iss12/photo_09-22.html
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#12
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 Sep, 2005 03:46
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Lots of old equipment, but I suppose...if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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#13
by
anik
on 23 Sep, 2005 13:51
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#14
by
James Lowe1
on 25 Sep, 2005 04:23
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All still on schedule?
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#15
by
anik
on 25 Sep, 2005 15:13
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James Lowe - 25/9/2005 8:23 AM
All still on schedule?
Yeah... October 1!
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#16
by
Avron
on 26 Sep, 2005 01:31
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anik - 25/9/2005 11:13 AM
James Lowe - 25/9/2005 8:23 AM
All still on schedule?
Yeah... October 1!
Imagine if NASA could manage manned space flight like the Russians, we would be on Mars by now, but then again there is a lot more $$$ flowing out from NASA, thus analysis paralisys.. and a lot more studies...
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#17
by
lmike
on 26 Sep, 2005 07:59
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Hi. Not to interrupt the nice report by Anik
, I just followed the links to energia and found the latest news... The ship has been examined by the astronauts and is being 'packed in' for the trip. Interesting logos on the shroud
http://www.energia.ru/energia/iss/iss12/photo_09-25.html ... Of note the US flag (in addition to the Russian) and the Space Adventures logo.
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#18
by
FransonUK
on 26 Sep, 2005 12:20
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Could be space tourism? They want to do that
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#19
by
anik
on 26 Sep, 2005 15:01
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#20
by
Shuttle Man
on 26 Sep, 2005 20:50
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Stunning pictures Anik. I had no idea Soyuz was so small!
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#21
by
MKremer
on 26 Sep, 2005 21:32
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#22
by
Avron
on 27 Sep, 2005 04:05
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#23
by
anik
on 27 Sep, 2005 16:54
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Two photos of the Soyuz TMA simulator in the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC).
By the way, on these photos I sit to the right... Truth!
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#24
by
anik
on 27 Sep, 2005 17:32
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Baikonur Cosmodrome
09/27/2005
The Soyuz TMA-7 prime and backup crews inspected the transport spacecraft in its launch configuration in the Assembly and Testing Facility. Additionally the crews had a consultation on the kits of equipment that are to be delivered to and returned from orbit on-board Soyuz TMA spacecraft
http://www.energia.ru/english/energia/iss/iss12/photo_09-27.htmlOrbital module of the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle, containing Soyuz TMA-7 spacecraft was transported from the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility to the Launch Vehicle Assembly and Testing Facility for integration
http://www.energia.ru/english/energia/iss/iss12/photo_09-27_02.html
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#25
by
FransonUK
on 27 Sep, 2005 17:52
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Anik's Sexy!!!!
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#26
by
anik
on 28 Sep, 2005 09:01
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#27
by
anik
on 28 Sep, 2005 16:33
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Baikonur Cosmodrome
September 28, 2005
Orbital module of the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle, containing Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft was integrated with the launch vehicle in the LV Assembly and Testing Facility. This day a meeting of the Governmental Commission and the Technical Management was held where a decision was made to roll out the launch vehicle carrying Soyuz TMA-7 to the launch pad
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#28
by
anik
on 29 Sep, 2005 15:23
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Baikonur Cosmodrome
09/29/2005
At 5:00 a.m. Moscow Time, the transporter with the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle and the Soyuz TMA-7 transport spacecraft left the Assembly and Testing Facility and arrived to the launch pad for the final pre-launch processing. The Soyuz-FG - Soyuz TMA-7 system was erected on the launcher. First launch day activities began
http://www.energia.ru/english/energia/iss/iss12/photo_09-29.html
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#29
by
anik
on 29 Sep, 2005 15:56
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#30
by
Flightstar
on 29 Sep, 2005 16:55
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Very interesting to see the processing to rollout of the Soyuz.
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#31
by
Chris Bergin
on 30 Sep, 2005 12:17
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11:55pm EDT launch, 4:55am
UK time.
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#32
by
anik
on 30 Sep, 2005 15:40
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#33
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Chris Bergin
on 30 Sep, 2005 16:55
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Does Russian TV cover Soyuz launches well?
You've got me really interested in them. Very much trying to see if I can be around for the launch (who needs sleep
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#34
by
anik
on 30 Sep, 2005 17:31
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Chris Bergin - 30/9/2005 8:55 PM
Does Russian TV cover Soyuz launches well?
Chris, unfortunately, our TV shows manned launches in the record
, therefore I, for example, shall look Soyuz TMA-7 launch at MCC-M (Mission Control Center, Korolyov) on the air
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#35
by
Avron
on 30 Sep, 2005 20:02
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anik - 30/9/2005 1:31 PM
Chris Bergin - 30/9/2005 8:55 PM
Does Russian TV cover Soyuz launches well?
Chris, unfortunately, our TV shows manned launches in the record , therefore I, for example, shall look Soyuz TMA-7 launch at MCC-M (Mission Control Center, Korolyov) on the air
Anik... Think its time for some steaming of those MCC tv images.. see what you can do.
All we need is a URL or two..
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#36
by
lmike
on 01 Oct, 2005 00:46
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I was reading the launch countdown timeline on spaceflightnow.com at
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/station/exp12/status.html and the first thing they do is "T- 6:00:00 Batteries are installed in the booster" I think I understand what it means (internal power is 100% off until launch, a safety precaution and to privent accidental discharge?), but it read kinda funny. Is the booster powered by AAA batteries?
(just kidding, looking forward to the launch) In general, the whole launch procedure seems incredibly streamlined (conveyor-like), not that many events.
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#37
by
James Lowe1
on 01 Oct, 2005 02:09
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No chance NASA TV will be doing the honours I take it?
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#38
by
Tahii
on 01 Oct, 2005 02:19
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#39
by
Sergi Manstov
on 01 Oct, 2005 02:31
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#40
by
Chris Bergin
on 01 Oct, 2005 02:31
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#41
by
newsartist
on 01 Oct, 2005 02:49
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The Russian site also says "watch the blast off", but no live links are seen yet:
http://www.energia.ru/english/index.htmlSoyuz is scheduled for liftoff from Kazakhstan at 11:55 p.m. EDT (0355 GMT).
If nothing else, this site has nice day-by-day photo album pages.
Hopefully, they will have a feed that is not ruined by a talking head blocking the mission information, or playing videos of the crew having breakfast as the count gets into the last minutes!
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#42
by
lmike
on 01 Oct, 2005 02:58
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#43
by
lmike
on 01 Oct, 2005 03:03
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Looks like a beautiful early morning over there.
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#44
by
newsartist
on 01 Oct, 2005 03:33
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Thanks for that different link Imike....
There sure are a lot of people on a hot pad when they climb up to the elevator?
(Of course I would be there with bells on if offered the chance, danger or no!)
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#45
by
Chris Bergin
on 01 Oct, 2005 03:54
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lmike - 1/10/2005 3:58 AM
It was on NASA TV just now. At http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1369080&segment=149773 Showed them prepping the astros (nice carpets, btw!), fitting the liners, doing a press-conf, and waving from the elevator (?) (Ok, the video feed from Baykonour (sp?) has resumed)
That's a much better link through. Many thanks!
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#46
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Sergi Manstov
on 01 Oct, 2005 03:56
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Six minutes to go!
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#47
by
newsartist
on 01 Oct, 2005 03:59
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under three minutes
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#48
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Chris Bergin
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:06
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Nicely done!
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#49
by
newsartist
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:12
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Flawless! It is nice to watch professionals at work!
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#50
by
lmike
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:19
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Looks like a pretty gentle ride so far, judging by the internal camera video (haven't seen this one before) no vibrations or g-overloads I can detect from the video, a bit cramped but soon they'll be able to use the orbital module?
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#51
by
Chris Bergin
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:25
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The launch was a lot smoother than NASA TV's tape machine that I can hear in the background
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#52
by
Sergi Manstov
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:30
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lmike - 30/9/2005 11:19 PM
Looks like a pretty gentle ride so far, judging by the internal camera video (haven't seen this one before) no vibrations or g-overloads I can detect from the video, a bit cramped but soon they'll be able to use the orbital module?
I did hear them say they had vibrations (medium at launch) and then (some) at later part. It was before it went to internal cam.
They will be squashed in the capsaul for a while longer, it does not have the luxury of the Shuttle. But you can see it works and works well and simple!
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#53
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Chris Bergin
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:31
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#54
by
newsartist
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:52
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We actually got to see the boosters come off tonight. That is a Soyuz TV first for me!
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#55
by
Sergi Manstov
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:56
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Yes, that was great TV to see.
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#56
by
JulesVerneATV
on 01 Oct, 2005 04:58
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Chris Bergin - 30/9/2005 11:25 PM
The launch was a lot smoother than NASA TV's tape machine that I can hear in the background
great flight !!
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#57
by
Flightstar
on 01 Oct, 2005 05:00
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Very well done to our Russian friends. Fine launch.
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#58
by
anik
on 01 Oct, 2005 15:39
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Congratulations with today's successful Soyuz TMA-7 launch, which, by the way, was 100th Russian manned space launch!
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#59
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JamesSpaceFlight
on 01 Oct, 2005 16:46
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Many congratulations on your 100th manned mission!
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#60
by
Rocket Guy
on 01 Oct, 2005 17:01
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I thought Expedition 10 a year ago was the 100th manned flight. There were articles about it, though they did note the fact that the Russians don't like to count the two launch failures (such as 18A).
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#61
by
anik
on 01 Oct, 2005 17:57
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Ben,
Soyuz TMA-5 launch with ISS Expedition 10 was the 98th Russian manned space launch!...
The «space launch» considers such launch, «when the rocket leaves the launch pad»... Therefore, Soyuz launch failure on April 5, 1975 is the «space launch», and Soyuz T launch failure (using of emergency rescue system) on September 26, 1983 is not the «space launch»…
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#62
by
MKremer
on 01 Oct, 2005 18:03
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Ah, well that's one way of splitting hairs - unless the entire rocket clears the pad it's not considered a 'launch'.
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#63
by
Rocket Guy
on 01 Oct, 2005 18:53
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#64
by
anik
on 01 Oct, 2005 19:22
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Soyuz-32 is included correctly, because it was launched with a crew…
Jorge R. Frank is not right, because…
…he has included Soyuz-34, though it was launched without a crew!
…he has included Soyuz T (or Soyuz T-10.1), though it was not launched in general!
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#65
by
FransonUK
on 01 Oct, 2005 20:17
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MKremer - 1/10/2005 1:03 PM
Ah, well that's one way of splitting hairs - unless the entire rocket clears the pad it's not considered a 'launch'.
Oh, is that what they mean when they make a point of saying "And the so-and-so has cleared the tower" ?
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#66
by
Rocket Guy
on 01 Oct, 2005 20:54
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Anik, thanks for clarifying.
I get it now. So, 18A is included (the third stage abort) but 10.1 (the pad abort) is not.
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#67
by
Rocket Guy
on 01 Oct, 2005 21:00
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So, if you did decided to count the pad abort as a 'launch' then technically Expedition 11 would have been 100. But for the rocket actually launching, yesterday was 100.
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#68
by
anik
on 01 Oct, 2005 21:41
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Ben - 2/10/2005 12:54 AM
So, 18A is included (the third stage abort) but 10.1 (the pad abort) is not.
Exactly!
Ben - 2/10/2005 1:00 AM
But for the rocket actually launching, yesterday was 100.
Yeah!... By the way, Soyuz TMA-8 launch on March 22, 2006 will be 100th Russian orbital manned space flight!...
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#69
by
Rocket Guy
on 01 Oct, 2005 22:46
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Well, if we didn't count 51L then STS-71 was only the 99th. So you are following the same rules we do, basically.
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#70
by
JonClarke
on 02 Oct, 2005 00:00
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Soyuz 34 was returned with a crew, so therefore a prima facie case can be made that it is a manned mission. Likewise Soyuz 32 which launched with a crew but returned without one is included. It may be better to talk about (missions" rather than "launches". Likewise Souyz T 10A was a mission even though it did not launch, at least not in toto. So 102 manned Soviet/Russian missions it is. may there be many, many more.
Jon
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#71
by
anik
on 03 Oct, 2005 01:00
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Ben - 2/10/2005 2:46 AM
Well, if we didn't count 51L then STS-71 was only the 99th. So you are following the same rules we do, basically.
On October 3, 2005...
246 manned space launches:
USSR/Russia – 100 (with Soyuz-18-1 and without Soyuz T-10-1)
USA – 145 (with MR-3, MR-4 and 51-L)
China – 1
242 orbital manned spaceflights:
USSR/Russia – 99 (without Soyuz-18-1 and Soyuz T-10-1)
USA – 142 (without MR-3, MR-4 and 51-L)
China – 1
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#72
by
Rocket Guy
on 03 Oct, 2005 03:00
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Thanks. If you count suborbital, then SS1 and the X-15 would be included as well. That amounts to something like 6 more (3 SS1, not sure on X-15).
Also of note, 436 people have now orbited the earth, and 439 have been past an altitude of 100km. These numbers don't include 51L rookies.
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#73
by
Rocket Guy
on 03 Oct, 2005 03:23
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Found out...two X-15 flights went over 100km, both piloted by Joe Walker.
TMA-7 was the 250th space flight 'mark' in history, and 242nd orbital.
(I keep editing because I keep miscounting..it gets confusing sometimes).
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#74
by
lmike
on 03 Oct, 2005 05:53
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Docking confirmed. Congrats! Especially to Mr. Olsen who's just fulfilled his life's dream.
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#75
by
anik
on 03 Oct, 2005 15:38
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Ben - 3/10/2005 7:00 AM
436 people have now orbited the earth
Ben,
437 people, not 436!
Russia – 99
USA – 274
Czechoslovakia – 1
Poland – 1
Germany – 10
Bulgaria – 2
Hungary – 1
Vietnam – 1
Cuba – 1
Mongolia – 1
Romania – 1
France – 9
India – 1
Canada – 8
Saudi Arabia – 1
Netherlands – 2
Mexico – 1
Syria – 1
Afghanistan – 1
Japan – 6
Great Britain – 1
Austria – 1
Belgium – 2
Switzerland – 1
Italy – 4
Ukraine – 1
Spain – 1
Slovakia – 1
Republic of South Africa – 1
Israel – 1
China – 1
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#76
by
JamesSpaceFlight
on 03 Oct, 2005 18:16
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Who was the British one? Micheal Foale? I ask as he's actually American I believe - just happened to be born in the UK?
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#77
by
Space101
on 03 Oct, 2005 18:18
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JamesSpaceFlight - 3/10/2005 1:16 PM
Who was the British one? Micheal Foale? I ask as he's actually American I believe - just happened to be born in the UK?
If it goes on birth place then we've got another one in a couple of shuttle launches time I think. Sky News interviewed an astronaunt who had an American accent, but was British born and he's going on Atlantis I think.
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#78
by
Space101
on 03 Oct, 2005 18:19
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Well done on docking too. The Russians sure are smooth!
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#79
by
anik
on 03 Oct, 2005 18:26
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#80
by
FransonUK
on 03 Oct, 2005 18:40
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Of course! How did they forget about Helen!
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#81
by
Rocket Guy
on 03 Oct, 2005 21:36
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I just realized the mistake...I forgot OLSEN! OF COURSE! 274 and 440 total it is. I deleted my previous posts to avoid my own confusion.
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#82
by
JulesVerneATV
on 03 Oct, 2005 21:55
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#83
by
Rocket Guy
on 03 Oct, 2005 22:03
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And by the way, aside from Foale, the other British-born astronaut is Piers Sellers. STS-112 and slated for the next, 121.
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#84
by
JulesVerneATV
on 05 Oct, 2005 02:26
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#85
by
Chris Bergin
on 05 Oct, 2005 10:25
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Nicely done.
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#86
by
realtime
on 10 Oct, 2005 03:12
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#87
by
t walker
on 10 Oct, 2005 16:25
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bloomin heck, how many landing accidents have those little ships had? One for every five flights!
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#88
by
Avron
on 11 Oct, 2005 02:02
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"35. Soyuz TM-19. 1994 Nov 4. "Rough" landing, bounced once. Attributed to strong winds by crew commander at postflight press conference (ITAR-TASS, Nov 6). No reported injuries. "
thats over a decade ago, I would rather bounce a little than not come back at all. Its a risky business this spaceflight, but would you rather come back from orbit on a Soyuz of a Shuttle?
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#89
by
realtime
on 15 Oct, 2005 04:58
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#90
by
anik
on 02 Nov, 2005 17:19
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"Dangling strap to blame for scary space leak? Russian space officials say 'rushed' crew failed to shut hatch properly"
By James Oberg, NBC News space analyst
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9888881/
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#91
by
Martin FL
on 02 Nov, 2005 22:24
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Damn, that was a worry after all!
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#92
by
lmike
on 03 Nov, 2005 00:51
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So, why did the ground give 'go-ahead' 6 minutes after they saw 'off-nominal readings'? I think that's a bigger reason to worry than a strap in the airlock. If they'd requested hatch seal investigation they may have found the problem right there in 10 minutes. Screw the biosamples and the straps, I'd replace some ground controllers after this! There are some worthy causes for requiring bravery from crew, but this was just carelessness and neglect, IMO.
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#93
by
Avron
on 03 Nov, 2005 02:43
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Is it not the commanders call in the world of Spaceflight? Does he/she not have final go/no-go?
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#94
by
lmike
on 03 Nov, 2005 03:29
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The article above says the Mission Control gave the permission. This is actually an old and general feature of Soviet/Russian space operations. Most of the mission control and decision making is delegated to the ground who monitor sensors and even upload commands to the spacecraft. The crew are more of an extra instrument to tell the ground what they observe in this sense. (although there are manual overrides for some critical stages, as for docking for example, there's even a small periscope on the Souyz) , but generally... That's the sense I got from reading old memoirs and accounts of several cosmonauts.
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#95
by
anik
on 18 Feb, 2006 16:25
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Records offer rare look at space medical secrets
Space passenger Gregory Olsen releases health files usually kept privateBy James Oberg, NBC News space analysthttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11407761
, I just followed the links to energia and found the latest news... The ship has been examined by the astronauts and is being 'packed in' for the trip. Interesting logos on the shroud 
UK time.