Everytime they try to launch something goes wrong and they have to delay it
Last edited by TravisC555 (2010-11-06 08:25:13)
wtf fail
It is indeed sad that it is the final flight of such a magnificent craft, but at the same time it is the beginning of a new chapter in space exploration.
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but at the same time it is the beginning of a new chapter in space exploration.
The sun is at a bad angle for a rendezvous with the ISS now. Good thing I didn't drive out there.. But I decided a 60% go wasn't worth it.
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Huh? What happened?11 Bravo wrote:
wtf fail
The launch is delayed until Nov 30.
Aw How far was the launch clock ticking at the point when they pulled the plug?
Think they had 3 hours to go when they scrubbed it.
For anyone interested the SpaceX Falcon 9 demonstration launch for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program is scheduled for Dec 8 between 9AM EST to 12:22PM EST. I'm gonna watch and I think it is going to be on Nasa TV.
edit: Oh and Discovery's launch has been pushed back to Feb 3, 2011
edit: Oh and Discovery's launch has been pushed back to Feb 3, 2011
Last edited by TravisC555 (2010-12-06 15:47:54)
Injured but ok. That's a bit weird way to put it.NASA wrote:
Discovery Mission Specialist Injured, But OK
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:48:56 AM UTC+0200
STS-133 Mission Specialist Tim Kopra was injured Saturday in a bicycle accident, but he will be OK. However, there could be an impact to his duties for shuttle Discovery's STS-133 mission to the International Space Station. That possibility still is being evaluated.
Further details of his injury are not being released at this time due to concerns for his medical privacy.
Meantime, technicians in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are working through the weekend on making strengthening modifications on Discovery's external fuel tank stringers.
Discovery and its six astronauts are targeted to launch Feb. 24.
I really really really reeeeeeaaaaaaaalllyyyyyyyyyyyyy hope that date will hold!
I take it you got my karma... i was rooting for a date for you
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Si! Funny thing is I got a sudden urge to visit the Nasa website about 10min prior to logging in here and reading the karma
I have NASA visit me
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With only a couple launches left I've been keeping a close eye on it.
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With only a couple launches left I've been keeping a close eye on it.
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You reckon a monopod would be enough for camera stability when shooting the launch?
It is a day launch, so yea.
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Goodie. Don't have the urge to drag the tripod with me Now I just have to hope for clear skies and no more troubles for the shuttle. Prolly best to arrive muy early to the place since it's the last launch for that heap.
There is a long strip of beach in titusville that anyone can line up on and watch.. but yea.. it gets packed. I recommend getting there early, bring some lawn chairs, a radio (tune in to commentary), food.. You'll prolly just want to chill and wait for the traffic to thin. that is what we usually do. Consider it to be like a picnic . Mosquitos shouldn't be a problem in Feb. Weather will most likely be nice.
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Lawn chairs, huh? Hmm. Where do I go and get a pair of cheap ones I can toss/donate after the launch? Do I stop at Ikea for some furni in Sunrise?Kmar wrote:
There is a long strip of beach in titusville that anyone can line up on and watch.. but yea.. it gets packed. I recommend getting there early, bring some lawn chairs, a radio (tune in to commentary), food.. You'll prolly just want to chill and wait for the traffic to thin. that is what we usually do. Consider it to be like a picnic . Mosquitos shouldn't be a problem in Feb. Weather will most likely be nice.
or a blanket.. I use the ones that fold up in a bag. They aren't that expensive at all.
http://www.amazon.com/Hiland-Folding-Ca … B003F6UFZQ
http://www.amazon.com/Hiland-Folding-Ca … B003F6UFZQ
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Got one of those lying somewhere in the storage room. Works nicely at festival camping areas with the beerholder n' all But ye, I think a blanket will be the easier option.
yea, i have back prollems
My chair is deluxe .. reclines and everything, folds up nicely .
My chair is deluxe .. reclines and everything, folds up nicely .
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http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2011/ja … Again.html
Keep rolling rolling rolling...
Now please please pretty please don't fuck this up
Keep rolling rolling rolling...
Now please please pretty please don't fuck this up
Discovery Reaches Launch Pad
Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:20:29 AM UTC+0200
Space shuttle Discovery has reached the Launch Pad 39A after its 3.4 mile trek on the crawler-transporter from NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building.
The move began at 7:58 p.m. EST took approximately seven hours.
Whee!
Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:20:29 AM UTC+0200
Space shuttle Discovery has reached the Launch Pad 39A after its 3.4 mile trek on the crawler-transporter from NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building.
The move began at 7:58 p.m. EST took approximately seven hours.
Whee!
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