Space shuttle launch

Liz · #1 31-10-2010, 10:09 AM

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.

Esseth (Alan) · #2 31-10-2010, 10:24 AM

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

Liz · #3 31-10-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Esseth

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

Ah, Ok, didnt know that Alan, thanks.

DarkRevenge (Luis) · #4 31-10-2010, 10:47 AM

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

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

Liz · #5 31-10-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkRevenge

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

Hi Luis .... well, more in your time zone

... would that be 4am on the 2nd or the 3rd, is there a days difference?

Esseth (Alan) · #6 31-10-2010, 11:39 AM

I found this for a rough guide for timing...

DarkRevenge (Luis) · #7 31-10-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Esseth

I found this for a rough guide for timing...

So there you have, Liz

I failed for 3 hours!

I should've thought about that, Alan! Lol

Liz · #8 01-11-2010, 09:10 AM

Ooh, nearly though Luis, ta for that Alan.

So, Florida Wed 3/11 4pm = Aus Thurs 4/11 at 7am - bugger, am working.

ZeroID (Brent) · #9 01-11-2010, 10:05 AM

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

hotspur (Chris) · #10 01-11-2010, 07:39 PM

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 · #11 01-11-2010, 07:48 PM

Date: Feb. 27 +
Mission: STS-134
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Endeavour
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - 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.

Octane (Humayun) · #12 01-11-2010, 09:30 PM

Chris,

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

H

hotspur (Chris) · #13 02-11-2010, 09:14 AM

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 (Luis) · #14 02-11-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hotspur

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

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

Cheers.

firstlight (Tony) · #15 02-11-2010, 10:56 AM

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 on NASA’s website."

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

Looks like an early morning Thursday.

hotspur (Chris) · #16 02-11-2010, 02:25 PM

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 · #17 02-11-2010, 02:40 PM

thanks for the head up Liz

mozzie (Peter) · #18 02-11-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Octane

Chris,

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

H

thanks h looks like a good link!!!

Octane (Humayun) · #19 02-11-2010, 04:47 PM

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 (Humayun) · #20 02-11-2010, 11:31 PM

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

H