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#220 by charlieb on 19 Jun, 2007 16:55
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Fuel leaks leave tell-tale signs of thruster cooling signatures - so if anyone hears mention of that signature - that will be a big clue... Slow leaks also create 'slugs' of un-burned prop, so firing a thruster will dislodge that sort of thing as well causing FOD..
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#221 by Jorge on 19 Jun, 2007 17:11
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A little off, but well within centerline requirements (manual control too).
That's how Bru trained. He likes to "hug" the bottom of the corridor. It provides a slight boost in opening rate so he spends less time separating along the Vbar. Also, since the orbiter will tend to drift up if he goes hands-off, it gives more reaction time in the event of a systems failure. -
#222 by Chris Bergin on 19 Jun, 2007 17:13
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QuoteChris Bergin - 19/6/2007 10:01 AM
A little off, but well within centerline requirements (manual control too).
That's how Bru trained. He likes to "hug" the bottom of the corridor. It provides a slight boost in opening rate so he spends less time separating along the Vbar. Also, since the orbiter will tend to drift up if he goes hands-off, it gives more reaction time in the event of a systems failure.
Thanks Jorge! I was working off a previous undocking image (the same as the one used) with the "little off" comment, but that explains it very well. -
#223 by cookiejar500 on 19 Jun, 2007 17:17
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That view of the station looks like an Empire fighter approaching from the rear.
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#224 by Chris Bergin on 19 Jun, 2007 17:17
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I was just thinking the same thing
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#225 by nacnud on 19 Jun, 2007 17:19
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Look out Atlantis, there is a TIE fighter on your six! I wish I could take a screen cap
Edit: Great minds, or indiffering fools?
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#226 by joncz on 19 Jun, 2007 17:19
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Three!
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#227 by ApolloLee on 19 Jun, 2007 17:19
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That's not a moon...... it's a space station....
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#228 by Chris Bergin on 19 Jun, 2007 17:20
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Look out Atlantis, there is a TIE fighter on your six! I wish I could take a screen cap
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#229 by Jorge on 19 Jun, 2007 17:22
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Quoteavitek - 19/6/2007 11:06 AM
I'll admit I don't know. I was repeating what the NASA TV narrator said. But doesn't NASA generally use nautical miles?QuoteAnd then stationkeeping at a 46 mile distance.
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#230 by sts1canada on 19 Jun, 2007 17:22
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Amazing shot, sums up the success of the STS-117 - Exp. 15 mission!
Sorry Chris, I did not know that you posted the same shot.
Richard
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#231 by ApolloLee on 19 Jun, 2007 17:23
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Why do I keep hearing "Stay on target" in my head....
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#232 by cookiejar500 on 19 Jun, 2007 17:23
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How far are they from the station right now?
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#233 by Chris Bergin on 19 Jun, 2007 17:24
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MCC: Stabilize your rear deflectors... Watch for enemy fighters.
CJ: They're coming in! Three marks and 2-10! It's no good down here, I can't maneuver!
MCC: Stay on target.
CJ: *We're too close!*
MCC: Stay on target!
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#234 by triddirt on 19 Jun, 2007 17:27
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MCC: Stabilize your rear deflectors... Watch for enemy fighters.
CJ: They're coming in! Three marks and 2-10! It's no good down here, I can't maneuver!
MCC: Stay on target.
CJ: *We're too close!*
MCC: Stay on target!
You guys are all showing your age
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#235 by Chris Bergin on 19 Jun, 2007 17:27
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Good job Atlantis has that RMS gun.
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#236 by ApolloLee on 19 Jun, 2007 17:31
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Reagan's Star Wars and Space Station Freedom programs finally come together.
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#237 by sts1canada on 19 Jun, 2007 17:33
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The distance is approx. 1 mile or 2, this is a rough estimate, there will be another sep burn this evening Eastern time when the distance reaches 45 - 50 miles away to station keep with the ISS at that distance while the post-docking OBSS scans that are done this afternoon are analyzed on the ground. They are station keeping at that distance so they could return to the ISS if an unforeseen problem is found and CSCS is called otherwise per the nomal plan they will drift further apart.
Richard
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#238 by punkboi on 19 Jun, 2007 17:34
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cookiejar500 - 19/6/2007 10:17 AM That view of the station looks like an Empire fighter approaching from the rear.
TIE Fighter. :bleh:
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#239 by cookiejar500 on 19 Jun, 2007 17:36
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Guess I need to break out the DVD tonight
