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#80
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 21:35
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#81
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JimO
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:01
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Chris Bergin - 18/6/2007 4:27 PM
Atlantis still required for some assist. Helping to gain another 4300ft overnight.
Chris, is that a deliberate reboost burn with Orbiter thrusters?
Was it in the Execute Package?
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#82
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gordo
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:03
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The 116 crew have been really media savvy, keen to share their experiences. It not only is great for us, but also for all their families who get to really share this endeavour with them.
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#83
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Chris Bergin
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:05
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Undocking re-confirmed for 09:42 am Central, Tuesday.
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#84
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:16
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#85
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Jorge
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:18
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Joffan - 18/6/2007 4:09 PM
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...)
A full flyaround is planned. Prior to undocking, MCC will give the crew a set of "bingo" numbers for the FRCS and ARCS quantities that would require a breakout.
It's a mix of powering around and orbital mechanics. The procedure in the book gives some leeway for piloting techniques to take advantage of orbital mechanics and minimize prop usage.
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#86
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:26
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A CPU generated view of the station with both solar panels tracking the sun and ready to support 118 when it arrives!
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#87
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:27
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And we have video from the station!
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#88
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:28
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#89
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:29
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It looks like some of the crew have been crying.
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#90
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:30
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Commander gives a great farewell.
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#91
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:31
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Are now they head back to the shuttle!
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#92
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:33
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An empty view. But not for long! There is ALOT of work to do and before this crew knows it another shuttle will be on its way!
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#93
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:34
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#94
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:35
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A final bit of transfer before the hatch is closed.
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#95
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:40
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View before hatch closure.
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#96
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Chris Bergin
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:44
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Jorge - 18/6/2007 11:18 PM
A full flyaround is planned. Prior to undocking, MCC will give the crew a set of "bingo" numbers for the FRCS and ARCS quantities that would require a breakout.
It's a mix of powering around and orbital mechanics. The procedure in the book gives some leeway for piloting techniques to take advantage of orbital mechanics and minimize prop usage.
Great. I personally find flyaround more stunning that the Rbar Pitch Manuever. Brian (our main video guy) has snipped a clip of the Flyaround part from the STS-115 music video he did.
Full video can be seen here:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4744&start=1 (free, but to forum members only) see attachment for the Flyaround snippet.
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#97
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Fred Clausen
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:44
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#98
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Zachstar
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:46
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#99
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Chandonn
on 18 Jun, 2007 22:46
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Chris Bergin - 18/6/2007 6:44 PM
Great. I personally find flyaround more stunning that the Rbar Pitch Manuever...
I'm with you there. I have a collection of underside shots at each stage (at one time I was assembling an ISS Assembly Chronology). You can really see the thing take shape!