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#180 by psloss on 08 Jun, 2007 21:42
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T-1 hour on the clock.
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#181 by Felix on 08 Jun, 2007 21:43
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TALs are green
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#182 by Ford Mustang on 08 Jun, 2007 21:43
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Hatch is now CLOSED. Leak checks coming up, then pressurization.
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#183 by Ford Mustang on 08 Jun, 2007 21:49
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MILA to fully high-power, and run checks at this time. Confirmed.
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#184 by psloss on 08 Jun, 2007 21:51
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STA about to go wheels up at the SLF...
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#185 by Gekko0481 on 08 Jun, 2007 21:52
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Um, this may seem like a stupid question, but why exactly do the VAB doors need to be closed at launch? It said safety but didnt go any deeper.
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#186 by Ford Mustang on 08 Jun, 2007 21:53
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STA is off to do weather checks.
Mark Polansky and Steve Lindsay are piloting this STA.
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#187 by gordo on 08 Jun, 2007 21:53
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spaceamillion - 8/6/2007 10:28 PM
FWIW
This week is an excellent chance to see the ISS and shuttle over Britain and Europe.
See the pages at Heavens-above.com
The ISS just made a bright pass at 38 degrees
Yes seen it too, brightest pass I've ever seen.
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#188 by Felix on 08 Jun, 2007 21:54
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Cabin leak checks are underway.
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#189 by gordo on 08 Jun, 2007 21:56
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Um, this may seem like a stupid question, but why exactly do the VAB doors need to be closed at launch? It said safety but didnt go any deeper.
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#190 by Felix on 08 Jun, 2007 21:58
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Cabin leak checks completed
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#191 by Ford Mustang on 08 Jun, 2007 22:00
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Very little chance of getting a scrub caused by weather tonight, although the weather manager does not want to go 0% chance of scrub, but it's close to it.
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#192 by psloss on 08 Jun, 2007 22:01
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Ford Mustang - 8/6/2007 6:00 PM
From a weather standpoint only...
Very little chance of getting a scrub tonight, although the weather manager does not want to go 0% chance of scrub, but it's close to it.
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#193 by Sandro on 08 Jun, 2007 22:02
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Yes seen it too, brightest pass I've ever seen.
I believe over here in Europe we should see Atlantic playing catch up shortly after launch for a few minutes
No, I have to dissapoint you, we won't see it!
Read more here:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7916&start=616&posts=622
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#194 by William Graham on 08 Jun, 2007 22:07
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Sandro - 8/6/2007 11:02 PM
No, I have to dissapoint you, we won't see it!
Read more here:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=7916&start=616&posts=622
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According to Heavens Above, the ISS will be making two passes, one either side of launch, both with a negative magnitude, so assuming the Shuttle's on the same orbit, we'll have to wait and see. -
#195 by Svetoslav on 08 Jun, 2007 22:07
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what was that "master allarm" supposed to mean?
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#196 by William Graham on 08 Jun, 2007 22:09
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what was that "master allarm" supposed to mean?
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#197 by Sandro on 08 Jun, 2007 22:09
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According to Heavens Above, the ISS will be making two passes, one either side of launch, both with a negative magnitude, so assuming the Shuttle's on the same orbit, we'll have to wait and see.
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#198 by psloss on 08 Jun, 2007 22:09
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Svetoslav - 8/6/2007 6:07 PM
Part of the crew module leak check...
what was that "master allarm" supposed to mean?
OTC just gave a go to begin closing out the white room.
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#199 by Skinny on 08 Jun, 2007 22:10
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Sandro - 8/6/2007 5:09 PM
QuoteAccording to Heavens Above, the ISS will be making two passes, one either side of launch, both with a negative magnitude, so assuming the Shuttle's on the same orbit, we'll have to wait and see.
Shuttle flies much lower! --> Shadow entry much earlier :-(To quote Heavens Above :
Space Shuttle Mission STS-117
Atlantis is scheduled to launch at 23:38 UTC to the ISS. We will be posting
predictions once Atlantis is in orbit. Unfortunately, this time there will be no
opportunity to see the Shuttle and the external tank from Europe just after launch.
Atlantis will enter shadow just as it rises above the horizon as seen from British Isles.