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#60
by
Jorge
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:03
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ApolloLee - 18/6/2007 1:02 PM
Chris Bergin - 18/6/2007 10:59 AM
PDRS getting a load of priase from the commander, and it went down well with the controller on console!
A little question here for our JSC lurkers... What is there for a PDRS to do now at this point of the mission, or do the duties include internal payload transfer?
PDRS will be used for Late TPS Inspection post-undocking.
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#61
by
Jorge
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:06
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stockman - 18/6/2007 1:10 PM
I know this may be an off topic question so please feel free to redirect. I have noticed more and more that the station is getting VERY crowded with bags and such. To be blunt, its quite a mess. My own kids would be in trouble if they kept their room like this..ahahha... Question is - is this temporary until more modules/ATV start coming on board or is this the permanent look the interior of the station will have from now on? thanks
When the new modules come up they will be mostly full. The main means of relieving clutter on the station are Progress (for trash) and shuttle (for stuff to be returned to the ground).
The clutter got worse during the post-Columbia grounding. It will gradually get better as the shuttle flies out the remaining manifest. It will get worse - probably much moreso than now - after the shuttle fleet is retired.
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#62
by
Lee Jay
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:08
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kneecaps - 18/6/2007 12:56 PM
Another point thats worth considering, on Earth we fill our wall space with cupboards, chests etc, these block access to the walls, however the 'walls' on the ISS are access panels and systems.
This seems to me to be the crucial point - the ISS is way more of a machine than it is a house. These people are living inside a machine, not putting machines into their house.
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#63
by
ApolloLee
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:10
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kneecaps - 18/6/2007 11:30 AM
Organised chaos...kids can't store their stuff on the floor, walls and ceilings, in space they can and do. Its supposed to be very organised with the exact location of most items precisely known.
Sounds like my desk at work.
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#64
by
Jorge
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:13
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rdale - 18/6/2007 11:27 AM
Today's exec package sent a contingency procedure to undock while only on US CMG's -- which earlier in the week was not able to be done because of the loads imparted on ISS. Did they discover a method of undocking without causing the problems, or would it still be a bad thing for ISS?
The contingency procedure in the execute package was for attitude handover, not undocking.
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#65
by
Mark Dave
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:34
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Good question. What becomes of the stuff that need to come back after the fleet retires?
Also when is landing day and time for Atlantis? I see more launches than landings.
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#66
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:34
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#67
by
DaveS
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:36
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MarkD - 18/6/2007 9:34 PM
Also when is landing day and time for Atlantis? I see more launches than landings.
Thursday at 1:54 pm EDT.
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#68
by
Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:36
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MarkD - 18/6/2007 2:34 PM
Good question. What becomes of the stuff that need to come back after the fleet retires?
SpaceX Dragon Hopefully
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#69
by
Jester
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:46
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somebody grab that smiley on nasa tv now
EDIT: GOT IT
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#70
by
Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:50
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Jester - 18/6/2007 2:46 PM
somebody grab that smiley on nasa tv now
EDIT: GOT IT
Ford had it earlier. Only reason why I didn't post it.
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#71
by
Jester
on 18 Jun, 2007 19:56
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Zachstar - 18/6/2007 9:50 PM
Jester - 18/6/2007 2:46 PM
somebody grab that smiley on nasa tv now
EDIT: GOT IT
Ford had it earlier. Only reason why I didn't post it.
sorry, i didnt read the whole thread, just never saw it on tv before.
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#72
by
jmjawors
on 18 Jun, 2007 20:36
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Chandonn - 18/6/2007 6:39 AM
Question for FD12:
I've seen all over the media reference to a fly-around after docking. I'm concerned with fuel usage on 117. Considering the shuttle provided attitude control for a big chunk of docked operations this time, is this still the plan? And will it be a half lap or a full 360?
PAO just mentioned it would be a full fly-around.
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#73
by
ace007
on 18 Jun, 2007 20:57
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I'm really looking forward to seeing the fly around video. Hopefully they will get both sets of arrays paddle wheeling around. I know it will be really slow but might still be cool to see them operating fully on a symetrical station.
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#74
by
andymw
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:02
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That was funny .. Clay saying that some indicator light was "toast" and ground control saying ... "we concur ... the light is non-functional" --- he does make space travel sound that bit more human
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#75
by
Joffan
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:09
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jmjawors - 18/6/2007 2:36 PM
Chandonn - 18/6/2007 6:39 AM
Question for FD12:
I've seen all over the media reference to a fly-around after docking. I'm concerned with fuel usage on 117. Considering the shuttle provided attitude control for a big chunk of docked operations this time, is this still the plan? And will it be a half lap or a full 360?
PAO just mentioned it would be a full fly-around.
I'd think the first-time launch in the middle of the window helped to give a healthy surplus over minimum OMS fuel requirements.
Does the orbiter "power around" the ISS or just use some sneaky orbital mechanics? (or a mixture of course...)
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#76
by
Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:11
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Lots of crew in the lab!
And of course a nice view of ISS and earth. (Note Soyuz and Progress)
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#77
by
Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:18
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#78
by
Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:20
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Is suni about to do the moonwalk in HD?
Just missing the hat.
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#79
by
Chris Bergin
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:27
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Atlantis still required for some assist. Helping to gain another 4300ft overnight.
