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#240
by
psloss
on 20 Sep, 2006 14:25
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Bubbinski - 20/9/2006 10:05 AM
MER? I checked the Acronyms list...MER stands for Mars Exploration Rovers. What does MER stand for in a shuttle context? Thanks!
Mission Evaluation Room...there's a list of in-flight problems on L2 and I guess this one goes on the list.
Edit: Chris didn't post on the specifics, so I'll leave that to him...
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#241
by
Jim
on 20 Sep, 2006 14:29
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The issues/anomalies are actually documented on MER chits
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#242
by
avitek
on 20 Sep, 2006 14:59
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RE: Acronyms.
There is on my site a rather big (37,000+) list of acronyms, mainly in English, but many Russian too, see
http://www.lib.cas.cz/www/space.40/INDEXA.HTMUse pull-down alphabet in a lightviolet field, or alphabet at the top of main window; to jump into list according the first two letterst, use the links at the booto of main window.
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#243
by
Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2006 15:56
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MMT fully expected to give go-ahead for Atlantis to come home tomorrow.
Only the speedbrake is being worked, and that should not be a constraint.
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#244
by
rdale
on 20 Sep, 2006 16:13
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MMT Press Conference in 5 minutes (noon EDT / 16Z)
Per call on the Big Loop, MMT cleared the vehicle for reentry tomorrow.
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#245
by
DaveS
on 20 Sep, 2006 16:13
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CAPCOM Terry Virts has informed the crew that the MMT has met and cleared Atlantis for entry tommorow.
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#246
by
dutch courage
on 20 Sep, 2006 16:25
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Wayne reports no issues. Go for tomorrow's landing. The unidetified flying object was probably a plastic shim.
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#247
by
Gagarin33
on 20 Sep, 2006 16:38
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Hi i have a quastion about these objects in ISS orbit.
How long does it take for such small objects to reenter the atmosphere?
How long does it take to slow them down enough by atmospheric particles?
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#248
by
dutch courage
on 20 Sep, 2006 16:51
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Gagarin33 - 20/9/2006 6:21 PM
How long does it take for such small objects to reenter the atmosphere?
That depends on the speed and mass of the object.
How long does it take to slow them down enough by atmospheric particles?
The closer to Earth the more atmospheric particles and so more slowdown.
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#249
by
sts1canada
on 20 Sep, 2006 17:19
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#250
by
Gagarin33
on 20 Sep, 2006 17:48
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dutch courage - 20/9/2006 6:34 PM
Gagarin33 - 20/9/2006 6:21 PM
How long does it take for such small objects to reenter the atmosphere?
That depends on the speed and mass of the object.
How long does it take to slow them down enough by atmospheric particles?
The closer to Earth the more atmospheric particles and so more slowdown.
Of course, i know
But how long would be usual for these kind of objects?
Or lets talk about the screw they lost in the EVA.
weeks? months? years? decades? centuries
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#251
by
DaveS
on 20 Sep, 2006 18:14
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Gagarin33 - 20/9/2006 7:31 PM
Of course, i know
But how long would be usual for these kind of objects?
Or lets talk about the screw they lost in the EVA.
weeks? months? years? decades? centuries
Can we please keep this thread free of these kind of questions? They have nothing whatsoever to do with Atlantis's return to KSC tommorow.
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#252
by
MKremer
on 20 Sep, 2006 18:23
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Gagarin33 - 20/9/2006 12:31 PM
But how long would be usual for these kind of objects?
Or lets talk about the screw they lost in the EVA.
weeks? months? years? decades? centuries
It really depends on the characteristics of any particular object - its orbit parameters, mass, cross section (l/w/thickness). Also, the Earth's upper atmosphere expands and contracts at various intervals, so, as tenuous as it is, atmospheric drag can vary to effect orbital periods and re-entry possibilities.
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#253
by
chksix
on 20 Sep, 2006 20:13
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First time I've seen cleaning ladies in the MCC on NASATV.
I'd like that job if that's what it takes to see JSC from the inside
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#254
by
Super George
on 20 Sep, 2006 20:31
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chksix - 20/9/2006 2:56 PM
First time I've seen cleaning ladies in the MCC on NASATV.
I'd like that job if that's what it takes to see JSC from the inside
Sign me up! I can make coffee too!
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#255
by
gordo
on 20 Sep, 2006 21:40
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Would they prefer to go for the 2nd KSC opportunity as the primary opportunity when they have sunlight to land, or do they always aim for the 1st opportunity if weather is not an issue?
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#256
by
DaveS
on 20 Sep, 2006 21:46
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gordo - 20/9/2006 11:23 PM
Would they prefer to go for the 2nd KSC opportunity as the primary opportunity when they have sunlight to land, or do they always aim for the 1st opportunity if weather is not an issue?
I believe they always go for the first attempt.
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#257
by
Gagarin33
on 21 Sep, 2006 00:49
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oh is 06:21 still dark?
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#258
by
Jim
on 21 Sep, 2006 00:50
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very
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#259
by
shuttlefan
on 21 Sep, 2006 00:59
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Jim - 20/9/2006 7:33 PM
very
Jim, would the first landing attempt be classed as a night landing?
