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#540 by psloss on 07 Jun, 2007 21:27
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Mark Max Q - 7/6/2007 5:26 PM
Correct. Hopefully the next briefing will be the post launch press conference.
So no more media briefings?
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#541 by Shuttle Man on 07 Jun, 2007 21:54
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Looking good from where am I. Providing nothing comes up on L2, we'll have a good chance to launch Friday.
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#542 by DaveS on 07 Jun, 2007 22:12
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Shuttle Man - 7/6/2007 11:54 PM
So has a final decision MSBLS#3 been reached? No swap-out?
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#543 by DaveS on 07 Jun, 2007 23:30
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Live coverage of Atlantis on the pad has started.
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#544 by psloss on 07 Jun, 2007 23:32
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DaveS - 7/6/2007 7:30 PM
Looks like they've picked it up on the Public Channel, too (at least temporarily)...
Live coverage of Atlantis on the pad has started.
(Edit: withdrew duplicate screenshot)
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#545 by Felix on 07 Jun, 2007 23:32
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24h to launch now
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#546 by Astromattical on 07 Jun, 2007 23:33
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Looks beautiful! I don't think MSBLS 3 will be an issue in terms of a launch tomorrow, whether there is a swap or not. Hope to hear something about it soon!
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#547 by DaveS on 07 Jun, 2007 23:36
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Astromattical - 8/6/2007 1:33 AM
A swap would delay the launch to Saturday. The reason for cancelling that was because of the PRSD load activties fell behind schedule.
Looks beautiful! I don't think MSBLS 3 will be an issue in terms of a launch tomorrow, whether there is a swap or not. Hope to hear something about it soon!
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#548 by Astromattical on 07 Jun, 2007 23:37
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I stand corrected, thanks Dave for that info. Still learning how things work over there.
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#549 by Chris Bergin on 07 Jun, 2007 23:38
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Yes, if they decided to swap, they'd delay to Saturday.
Latest we have is they are pushing for Friday with as-is rationale, although OPO would technically need to defer to MMT (I'd assume). Self tests were up to 20 on the number three under evaluation and no problems, so rationale appears strong.
Everyone is pointing to Friday launch. ET folks supporting launch have already gone home earlier today as key staff get ready for a long, long day tomorrow. -
#550 by Astromattical on 07 Jun, 2007 23:42
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Great to hear, Chris, and thanks for the reinforcement of the delay info.
I got that one wrong.
Can someone quickly explain or point me in the right direction why the pad would have to be cleared if a swap was to be performed? Why would anything need to be pressurized? I'm not clear on this one. -
#551 by Chris Bergin on 07 Jun, 2007 23:53
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Astromattical - 8/6/2007 12:42 AM
Great to hear, Chris, and thanks for the reinforcement of the delay info. I got that one wrong.
Can someone quickly explain or point me in the right direction why the pad would have to be cleared if a swap was to be performed? Why would anything need to be pressurized? I'm not clear on this one.
Sorry, was posting before you posted
The clearance of other workers from the pad was in reference to PRSD loading activities. I.e they can't go swaping stuff out during those activities, i.e they lost their chance to swap it last night as PRSD got in the way. -
#552 by lsullivan411 on 07 Jun, 2007 23:57
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Wasn't sure if that pad shot was live or taped from this morning, but it does seem live - getting darker. Great to see the bird on the pad!
Before this thread is closed down, I just wanted to say thanks to Chris and all the sources that have kept things up to date thru the repair time. Fantastic coverage as always!!
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#553 by Michael22090 on 07 Jun, 2007 23:58
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About the NASA TV Live View; are they going to turn on the xenon lights at the launch pad?
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#554 by Astromattical on 08 Jun, 2007 00:00
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Thanks Chris. Who has the final word about whether or not to swap? It *seems* from what I've read that #3 being out still meets launch criteria, but I get the impression that they're hesitating over there about what route to go for some reason.
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#555 by Rapoc on 08 Jun, 2007 00:01
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#556 by psloss on 08 Jun, 2007 00:04
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Michael22090 - 7/6/2007 7:58 PM
Eventually, yes. Severe trivia, but my recollection is they often wait until after RSS rollback to do that. RSS rollback was on the schedule for a couple of hours from now, but it can be delayed and often is...so it could be a while for that and the floodlights...
About the NASA TV Live View. Are they going to turn on the xenon lights at the launch pad?
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#557 by DaveS on 08 Jun, 2007 00:06
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Astromattical - 8/6/2007 2:00 AM
Final word is the Mission Management Team(MMT) which during prelaunch is chaired by Leroy Cain, Launch Integration Manager for the Space Shuttle Program at KSC. Leroy Cain is a former Space Shuttle Flight Director.
Thanks Chris. Who has the final word about whether or not to swap? It *seems* from what I've read that #3 being out still meets launch criteria, but I get the impression that they're hesitating over there about what route to go for some reason. -
#558 by Michael22090 on 08 Jun, 2007 00:09
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psloss - 7/6/2007 7:04 PM
QuoteMichael22090 - 7/6/2007 7:58 PM
Eventually, yes. Severe trivia, but my recollection is they often wait until after RSS rollback to do that. RSS rollback was on the schedule for a couple of hours from now, but it can be delayed and often is...so it could be a while for that and the floodlights...
About the NASA TV Live View. Are they going to turn on the xenon lights at the launch pad?
I have never seen RSS Retract live before so that is exciting for me. If they had the lights on by then it would be cool; maybe they will.
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#559 by makims on 08 Jun, 2007 00:09
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I would like to say thanks to all of you for a superb professional updates through all thoes repairs on ET.She look's fine during sunset and all the time ,when she stay at the pad of course.
I got that one wrong.