Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 / Dragon 2 : SpX-DM2 : May 27, 2020 : DISCUSSION (Read 366491 times)

STS-124 · « **Reply #680 on:** 05/27/2020 05:03 pm »

On the official NASA one we had the briefing, and we had the call that the side hatch is open, but that was it.
I am hearing subtle noise on both streams which suggests there simply is nothing radioing at the time.

theFoxwagean · « **Reply #681 on:** 05/27/2020 05:05 pm »

Each of the hand rests on the seats(of the simulator at least) look different. Any idea why?

rdale · « **Reply #682 on:** 05/27/2020 05:15 pm »

Storms over the complex now will be moving offshore, but a fairly big storm has developed near Kississimmee and is headed towards KSC. The timing of all this activity is great - as the more we get now, the less unstable the airmass will be later.

Wave heights on the buoy near recovery zone are back down under 10ft.

rdale · « **Reply #683 on:** 05/27/2020 05:19 pm »

The NASA TV media feed is not only showing the events we're missing with the public feed's add-on info, but it's also playing audio updates that the public feed isn't.

STS-124 · « **Reply #684 on:** 05/27/2020 05:21 pm »

yep, albeit there is certainly a lot less chatter here than what I remember from the STS back in the day....or perhaps most on the internal ones...

wannamoonbase · « **Reply #685 on:** 05/27/2020 05:28 pm »

Quote from: STS-124 on 05/27/2020 05:21 pm

yep, albeit there is certainly a lot less chatter here than what I remember from the STS back in the day....or perhaps most on the internal ones...

Wait 2 hours.

This reminds me of living in the Cape during the shuttle days. Even if weather is unlikely, they go ahead with the show. It's good TV and gets lots of eyeballs. However, on the chance you get a good weather window you take it.

So many things have to come together for human flights, you have to shoot your shot. As Wayne Gretzky said 'you miss 100% of the shots you don't take'

agentgonzo · « **Reply #686 on:** 05/27/2020 05:36 pm »

Why are they re-using the Nasa worm logo on the teslas and press centre?

NX-0 · « **Reply #687 on:** 05/27/2020 05:37 pm »

Quote from: agentgonzo on 05/27/2020 05:36 pm

Why are they re-using the Nasa worm logo on the teslas and press centre?

Because it is cool.

STS-124 · « **Reply #688 on:** 05/27/2020 05:38 pm »

Quote from: wannamoonbase on 05/27/2020 05:28 pm

Quote from: STS-124 on 05/27/2020 05:21 pm
yep, albeit there is certainly a lot less chatter here than what I remember from the STS back in the day....or perhaps most on the internal ones...

Wait 2 hours.

This reminds me of living in the Cape during the shuttle days. Even if weather is unlikely, they go ahead with the show. It's good TV and gets lots of eyeballs. However, on the chance you get a good weather window you take it.

So many things have to come together for human flights, you have to shoot your shot. As Wayne Gretzky said 'you miss 100% of the shots you don't take'

Very true,

Did my Commercial Pilot Hourbuilding in Kissimmee back in 2009 round the same time of the year, wether it is flying a small light aircraft or spaceflight, you had to be extremely flexible and opportunistic

Remember trying to catch STS-127, killed two nights at KSC Visitors Park with the damn ECO valves playin up and another 3 afternoons on the causeway.

Prettz · « **Reply #689 on:** 05/27/2020 05:38 pm »

Any updates on the chances for booster landing?

STS-124 · « **Reply #690 on:** 05/27/2020 05:41 pm »

Is it just me, or are the new suits a bit like Storm Troopers?

LaunchedIn68 · « **Reply #691 on:** 05/27/2020 05:44 pm »

Bob and Doug pulling an Al Shepard looking at the Falcon 9??? Announcer be like; "Are they taking selfies?"

tjchambers · « **Reply #692 on:** 05/27/2020 05:45 pm »

What marking is on the suit to tell Doug and Bob apart?

STS-124 · « **Reply #693 on:** 05/27/2020 05:47 pm »

they got their names on their right shoulder

haywoodfloyd · « **Reply #694 on:** 05/27/2020 05:52 pm »

The Shuttle used to use a portable platform that straddled the opening so that there was no chance of stepping on it.
Looks like the Dragon doesn't have this.

Prettz · « **Reply #695 on:** 05/27/2020 05:53 pm »

The astronauts are being assisted by ninjas.

Thorny · « **Reply #696 on:** 05/27/2020 05:57 pm »

There is a TORNADO WARNING for north Merritt Island.

https://weather.com/weather/alerts/localalerts/l/a73f7b98f13c848be2bfb18b7fa5f45c52ae445d39c6da773432dc50c48ef380?phenomena=TO&significance=W&areaid=FLC009&office=KMLB&etn=0012

Doesitfloat · « **Reply #697 on:** 05/27/2020 06:00 pm »

Earth gets a buddy...
Lil dragon

rdale · « **Reply #698 on:** 05/27/2020 06:01 pm »

Radar indicates rotation that might result in a tornado well to the north - moving east so no threat.

PAO just said the forecast has worsened with 60% POV (but I don't see what's changed from earlier.)

DatUser14 · « **Reply #699 on:** 05/27/2020 06:01 pm »

looks like another Earth Buddy in Seat 1.

Poll

Given the weather, do you think the launch will happen today?

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