Shuttle Launch

2007-06-08 16:27:05

#26

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7209

Ryan wrote:
Why the timer holding at t minus 9 minutes?
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?

It is just a hold time...they are on time and will start the launch sequence at 9 minutes.

2007-06-08 16:28:27

#27

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7290|Alberta, Canada

usmarine2005 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
Why the timer holding at t minus 9 minutes?
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?
It is just a hold time...they are on time and will start the launch sequence at 9 minutes.

Ahh ok.

Update: I just heard that it's a no-go. I'm not sure because the video and sound is choppy, but I heard 'no-go due to the overcast'.
We'll just wait and see I guess.

2007-06-08 16:28:40

#28

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7048|132 and Bush

Yeppers... a scheduled hold time.

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2007-06-08 16:29:05

#29

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7209

Ryan wrote:
usmarine2005 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
Why the timer holding at t minus 9 minutes?
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?
It is just a hold time...they are on time and will start the launch sequence at 9 minutes.
Ahh ok.

Update: I just heard that it's a no-go. I'm not sure because the video and sound is choppy, but I heard 'no-go due to the overcast'.
We'll just wait and see I guess.

Nope. It is go. 1 minute till coundown from 9 minutes starts.

2007-06-08 16:29:49

#30

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7290|Alberta, Canada

usmarine2005 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
usmarine2005 wrote:

It is just a hold time...they are on time and will start the launch sequence at 9 minutes.
Ahh ok.

Update: I just heard that it's a no-go. I'm not sure because the video and sound is choppy, but I heard 'no-go due to the overcast'.
We'll just wait and see I guess.
Nope. It is go. 1 minute till coundown from 9 minutes starts.

Ha, yup. I just checked. This is gunna be cool

2007-06-08 16:29:50

#31

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7048|132 and Bush

Ryan wrote:
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?

I don't think I've laughed that hard all day..

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2007-06-08 16:30:26

#32

cowami: OY, BITCHTITS!; +1,106|6737|Noo Yawk, Noo Yawk

Ryan wrote:
Why the timer holding at t minus 9 minutes?
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?

That's why they pause. Last minute decisions.

I still remember parts of the shuttle launch from back when I was young.

T-minus 7 seconds -- Shuttle mains engines start
T-plus 0 seconds -- Solid Rocket Boosters ignite
T-plus 2 minutes -- Solid Rocket Boosters detach
T-plus 8 minutes -- External Fuel tank is detached

Once the shuttle clears the tower, it's all under Houston's control.

EDIT: God damn, I am SLOW!

Last edited by cowami (2007-06-08 16:31:15)

2007-06-08 16:31:09

#33

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7290|Alberta, Canada

Kmarion wrote:
Ryan wrote:
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?
I don't think I've laughed that hard all day..

Are you laughing at my stupidity or was it actually funny?
I just think that with a hurricane so close, it shouldn't be launched just to be safe.

2007-06-08 16:31:27

#34

jkohlc: 2142th Whore; +214|6973|Singapore

godspeed to the crews.

2007-06-08 16:32:49

#35

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7048|132 and Bush

Ryan wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
Ryan wrote:
Also, why would they launch with a hurricane nearby?
I don't think I've laughed that hard all day..
Are you laughing at my stupidity or was it actually funny?
I just think that with a hurricane so close, it shouldn't be launched just to be safe.

I was messing with Havok, he lives out there. There is no Hurricane. The picture I posted was Hurricane Andrew from years back.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Andrew

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2007-06-08 16:34:26