Space shuttle launch

[Liz]

Just a heads up for the launch of Discovery on November 3rd.
Still to work out what time/date that is for us.
http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html
This is the last shuttle launch. :sadeyes:

[Esseth]

Yeah i was hoping to get to one before they wrapped them up, we still have Endeavour to go next year...

[Liz]

Ah, Ok, didnt know that Alan, thanks. :)

[DarkRevenge]

I'll really miss discovery!
But it's time to let him rest after all what he's done for us :D

Liz, aren't 12 hours of diference between Florida and Sydney? (not sure)... so about 4am there? :shrug:

[Liz]

Hi Luis .... well, more in your time zone ;) ... would that be 4am on the 2nd or the 3rd, is there a days difference?

[Esseth]

I found this (http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?day=3&month=11&year=2010&hour=16&min=0&sec=0&p1=867&p2=240) for a rough guide for timing...

[DarkRevenge]

So there you have, Liz :lol: I failed for 3 hours! :question:
I should've thought about that, Alan! Lol :P

[Liz]

Ooh, nearly though Luis, ta for that Alan. :thumbsup:
So, Florida Wed 3/11 4pm = Aus Thurs 4/11 at 7am - bugger, am working. :sadeyes:

[ZeroID]

That means NZ at 9.am ... Sweet !!
Work has FAST internet ...

[hotspur]

Is it going to pass over S.E QLD ? at any time on its voyage?

I should have my new 10-22 EF-S Canon lens,so would like to try and

get a wide image of passing over head.

Yes,such ashame it the last time it fly's,very sad:(

That's 3 great airships gone from our skies forever F1-11s (3rd Dec),Concorde(gone),shuttle -last mission :(

Might try and watch this left off on T.V any pointers to watch this live?

Thanks Chris

[OICURMT]

Date: Feb. 27 +
Mission: STS-134 (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts134/index.html)
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Endeavour (http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/endeavour-info.html)
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - (http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/index.html) Launch Pad 39A
Launch Time: 3:35 p.m. EST
STS-134 Description: Space shuttle Endeavour will deliver an EXPRESS Logistics Carrier-3 (ELC-3) and an Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) to the International Space Station.

(http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts134/index.html)

[Octane]

Chris,

www.spacevidcast.com -- it's in HD, and not delayed by two minutes like NASA TV.

H

[hotspur]

Thanks Humayan.

What is the Eastern Australian time??that we watch this.I am in QLD so will have to then take off an hour.

I thought this was the last ever shuttle mission,but it appears it is still set for missions next year.

Thanks again for pointers,Chris

[DarkRevenge]

Yes, there still remaining Endeavour and Atlantis. Here's lot of information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_space_shuttle_missions You can check it out the topic "planned missions".

Cheers.

[firstlight]

According to the Nightskyonline website the launc has been delayed:

"Technical problems have resulted in the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery being delayed until 5.52 am AEST Thursday morning. More information about the delay can be found here (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html) on NASA’s website."

The time quoted is in real time, not "Summer" time.

Looks like an early morning Thursday.

[hotspur]

Thanks Tony!

Glad to see the real time mentioned!:)

Look forward to this on watching this

on the link Humayan has provided.

We will have to go onto 'Heavens above' and see

if it will pass over S.E QLD,hope it does.:)

Cheers Chris

[Jen]

:thumbsup: thanks for the head up Liz :D

[mozzie]

thanks h looks like a good link!!!

[Octane]

Pete,

It's a good site. Just make sure you hop on about 15-20 minutes prior to launch as it can get a little crowded on there. There's a chatroom on there so you can chat with other people as you wait for the lunch. Make sure you have your stereo on loud and enjoy the view in full screen.

I will post a link here later tonight, when I get home from work, of a HD launch with awesome sound, that is typical of SpaceVidCast.

H

[Octane]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtrB9bELGSY

H

[Jen]

Thanks H thats cool :thumbsup:

[Liz]

So, is now Thur November 4th at 3.29 pm = Fri 5th 6.30am. (I think)

http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html

Bugger .... still working. :sadeyes:
hope they can dealy 1 more day. :)

[DarkRevenge]

I knew this was going to happen... the lift off will take place the only day I can not leave the school earlier :sadeyes:
I also hope they can delay it one more day...

[michaellxv]

After reading this Shuttle delayed by electrical problem (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/shuttle-delayed-by-electrical-problem/story-e6frea73-1225947000337) I was reminded of a Dr Who episode where Tom Baker thumps the monitor to bring it back to life and complains of 20th century technology which is what the shuttles are.

[hotspur]

Is that QLD time Liz?

6.30 am,Hmm I am not a morning person,but will make the effort!

Looking forward to this!

Thanks for information Liz.

Cheers Chris

[firstlight]

Nightskyonline has it at 5:30 real time, Chris.

[astroron]

NASA shuttle page has it as 1 day 7 hours 20 minutes to launch
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/shuttle_station/index.html
:shrug::shrug:

[mithrandir]

Ummm 15:03. That's

6:03 AEST Saturday for the real world :)

5:03 AEST for bananna benders

5:33 ACDT for crow eaters

3:03 AWST for sandgropers

[troypiggo]

You gonna try to get it flying in front of moon?? :)

[firstlight]

In the real world we don't have to arbitrarily change the clocks twice a year... we think the Sun does a good enough job as it is, thanks.

[M54]

Oh, thank heavens I haven't missed it.
Thanks folks, for reminding me, I haven't checked in for a while.
:thumbsup:

[Liz]

Geeze, I gotta go to work, and have to check back as to when it is ... maybe 22 hrs away, yeah, I like that!!!

[hotspur]

OH,BLOPER'S - I have missed it!


Is there a repeat channel or something?

Yes,Troy-that's a good idea,the only small problem-these clouds!

I hope it clears,Not sure if there is going to be a pass over S.E QLD.

I would like to get a wide-view photo of it passing through night sky

with the new 10-22 mm wide view lens.

Cheers Chris

[ZeroID]

No, it's Saturday launch ( for us ), Fri Nov 5 in USA. Last call was 3.04 pm Nov 5 ( NASA Launch Schedule )

[Liz]

18 hours until launch!!

[michaellxv]

I just did a quick test and if you are not already aware.

www.spacevidcast.com (http://www.spacevidcast.com/) will hit you for about 1.5Mb per sec
NASA TV about 200Kb per sec

It's your download:eek:

[michaellxv]

It just got cancelled, :sadeyes: put your alarms back to normal.:zzz2:

[Liz]

Has it?? The NASA countdown clock says 5hr 47min. :shrug:
I will check elsewhere.
Have my alarm set, but cant go to sleep ... wide awake. :sadeyes:


ok .... YEP, all cancelled ... hydrogen leak ...... alarm off and back to bed.
thanks Michael.

[Matt Wastell]

Bummer - delayed to late November now! Back to bed!

[mithrandir]

and they have Nov 30 up as the "No Earlier Than" date.

[M54]

Thanks for the link to STS 125 Humayan.
It's consolation for the canceled launch. :)