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#220
by
JimO
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:34
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MSNBC.com reports six minutes ago,
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19189731/,
seems to be more info than initially reported here last night...
HOUSTON - Sensors on the shuttle Atlantis have recorded a hit on the leading edge of the left wing, the same area where Columbia suffered fatal damage four years ago, NASA officials said Tuesday. However, they emphasized that the hit probably did no damage to Atlantis.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told NBC News that the area would be inspected to make certain that the wing will be safe.
They said the hit was recorded by sensors in two of the reinforced carbon-carbon panels that are designed to keep the heat of atmospheric re-entry from burning up the spacecraft. The sensor system was upgraded after the 2003 Columbia tragedy, which led to the loss of the shuttle and its crew of seven astronauts.
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#221
by
Zachstar
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:35
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The press is going to have a FIELD DAY! with NASA today at the briefing.
Who here bets they may even forget to ask about blanket repair?
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#222
by
Andrewwski
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:37
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There's another thread on this, but I think this would be a more appropriate place, so I'll keep it in here.
MSNBC is going totally ballistic, claiming that NASA is "downplaying the situation" and that there is "serious danger" that is a result of damage "very similar to that of Columbia".
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#223
by
Norm Hartnett
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:38
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Clay has not had a good introduction to his new home.
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#224
by
Zachstar
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:38
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Alarm Tone! No action: Sounds like the low battery warning again.
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#225
by
DaveS
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:39
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Andrewwski - 12/6/2007 11:31 PM
EDIT: Allright, I just heard it on MSNBC. They're claiming that there's an impact on the left wing near where Colombia was hit. They are talking about an MMOD.
It's Columbia, please. No association with the nation.
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#226
by
psloss
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:39
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Zachstar - 12/6/2007 5:35 PM
The press is going to have a FIELD DAY! with NASA today at the briefing.
Who here bets they may even forget to ask about blanket repair?
Maybe. From the press standpoint, it's a similar story (different details, though) to the incident after Atlantis undocked last time.
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#227
by
jeff122670
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:39
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yeah, i agree with you too.....i wrote that post initially before MSNBC had a link, then when they made a link to the story, i read it and thought they are completely over reacting.....
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#228
by
psloss
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:39
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Another caution alarm...no action and expect one more.
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#229
by
Lee Jay
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:40
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Chris reported it yesterday.
"MMOD event being investigated. Hit was registered on WLE sensors." -- Chris Bergin
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#230
by
Norm Hartnett
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:41
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I wonder if the fire alarm was a low power issue too.
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#231
by
Andrewwski
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:42
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DaveS - 12/6/2007 5:39 PM
Andrewwski - 12/6/2007 11:31 PM
EDIT: Allright, I just heard it on MSNBC. They're claiming that there's an impact on the left wing near where Colombia was hit. They are talking about an MMOD.
It's Columbia, please. No association with the nation.
Fixed, sorry, I was typing faster than I could think. I was trying to copy quotes off the TV as they were coming in.
Am I out of my right mind to send MSNBC an email heavily criticizing their severly dramatized report?
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#232
by
psloss
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:43
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Norm Hartnett - 12/6/2007 5:41 PM
I wonder if the fire alarm was a low power issue too.
Thought I heard from the Russian translator that there may have been a connection between restarting computer(s) and the fire alarm (PAO noting that now, too).
Not sure which cosmonaut was being translated...
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#233
by
Norm Hartnett
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:45
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Rather impressive response from MCC M. They were all over it, good work by the on station guys too.
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#234
by
Joffan
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:45
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emg - 12/6/2007 3:05 PM
Anyone have a link that shows how the solar array telescopic masts work? Neat bit of engineering...
They're made by AEC and called FASTMast... hope this get you a bit further.
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#235
by
Ankle-bone12
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:49
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Andrewwski - 12/6/2007 4:42 PM
Am I out of my right mind to send MSNBC an email heavily criticizing their severly dramatized report?
No, i encourage it.
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#236
by
emg
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:50
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Joffan - 11/6/2007 10:45 PM
emg - 12/6/2007 3:05 PM
Anyone have a link that shows how the solar array telescopic masts work? Neat bit of engineering...
They're made by AEC and called FASTMast... hope this get you a bit further.
Thanks!
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#237
by
Chris Bergin
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:52
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Lee Jay - 12/6/2007 10:40 PM
Chris reported it yesterday.
"MMOD event being investigated. Hit was registered on WLE sensors." -- Chris Bergin
Only deserved a one line mention as it was only a 0.5. Nothing to go overboard with.
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#238
by
Andrewwski
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:53
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Now that you mention the 0.5, I remember it. I also remember thinking that it shouldn't be a cause of concern.
I'm searching for an appropriate email address right now.
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#239
by
noname_77065
on 12 Jun, 2007 21:53
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Oh the mainstream media....this is why websites like this exist.
