Space Shuttle STS 120/ISS 10A

Neilzstar · #1 21-10-2007, 03:16 PM

For those interested, the shuttle is to launch at Kennedy at 11.38 am EDT Tuesday 23rd October which is 1.38 am EST on Wed 24th October for eastern Aust. Good Luck with early rising, Cheers, Neilzstar

Meadehead · #2 22-10-2007, 01:03 PM

Thanks Neilzstar,

I wonder if I would be able to see it as I remember a post (not sure where) someone taking a picture with an LX90.

Neilzstar · #3 22-10-2007, 03:00 PM

Meadehead, Thanks for the reply. I don't know about observing it directly - ''Heavens Above' may be the site to find that out. Others from IIS may have an idea about that. My interest is in watching the launch live on NASA TV on http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/nasadirect/nasatv
I have 256 mb/s broadband and one gets quite a good view - just allow for momentary still frames. Cheers, Neilzstar

Meadehead · #4 23-10-2007, 10:19 AM

I found some pictures, have a look at there links:

http://www.weasner.com/etx/astrophot...7/webcam2.html

http://www.weasner.com/etx/guests/2006/guests_sky2.html

http://www.weasner.com/etx/fun/glenn.html

Neilzstar · #5 23-10-2007, 08:38 PM

A better link than that given previously may be http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html Use NasaTv or via Realplayer. Cheers Neilzstar

h0ughy (David) · #6 23-10-2007, 10:27 PM

about 3 hours to go for Launch of the shuttle

Neilzstar · #7 23-10-2007, 10:50 PM

Times given in my first post appear to be holding really well. At 10.38 it was 3 hours to go. Amazing for an old So & So. I,m pleased with myself. Cheers, Neilzstar

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #8 23-10-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilzstar

Times given in my first post appear to be holding really well. At 10.38 it was 3 hours to go. Amazing for an old So & So. I,m pleased with myself. Cheers, Neilzstar

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #9 23-10-2007, 11:08 PM

Well, they are strapped into their seats

2 1/2 hours to lift-off

Neilzstar · #10 23-10-2007, 11:13 PM

True, Ken, And I can't see any little green passengers. NASA is hiding things again? Neil

Neilzstar · #11 23-10-2007, 11:42 PM

Ken, hOughy and others? Has anyone noticed a commentator on NASA who seems to be about an hour earlier than their countdown gives? Or is it just my ears. I am going to keep watching continuously just in case he knows something that we don't. Agh Agh Doesn,t Matter. Launch time remains the same. I was just about to press the send button for this post, and the confusion is dispelled. Answer must be a planned hold in the countdown. Cheers and Good TV Neilzstar

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #12 23-10-2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilzstar

Ken, hOughy and others? Has anyone noticed a commentator on NASA who seems to be about an hour earlier than their countdown gives? Or is it just my ears. I am going to keep watching continuously just in case he knows something that we don't. Agh Agh Doesn,t Matter. Launch time remains the same. I was just about to press the send button for this post, and the confusion is dispelled. Answer must be a planned hold in the countdown. Cheers and Good TV Neilzstar

He said about half an hour ago that they have 2 scheduled 'holds'.

Neilzstar · #13 24-10-2007, 12:09 AM

Thanks, Ken, I probably was on IIS or something else. And you did notice, I'm sure, that if there were little green men, they would not have a male driver-in-charge. (Please, No, I am not a chauvinist) Cheers, Neil

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #14 24-10-2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilzstar

Thanks, Ken, I probably was on IIS or something else. And you did notice, I'm sure, that if there were little green men, they would not have a male driver-in-charge. (Please, No, I am not a chauvinist) Cheers, Neil

I didn't know the green species had male and female. They told me they are Hermaphrodites!

Neilzstar · #15 24-10-2007, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I didn't know the green species had male and female. They told me they are Hermaphrodites!

Gee Whiz Ken, Dictionary at half past midnight is just too much. You are probably right, I think I'll quit. No more 'com checks' Cheers & Out, Neil

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #16 24-10-2007, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neilzstar

Gee Whiz Ken, Dictionary at half past midnight is just too much. You are probably right, I think I'll quit. No more 'com checks' Cheers & Out, Neil

Hermaphrodite: wears a skirt and drives Mack Trucks

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #17 24-10-2007, 01:04 AM

Only 30 mins to go

EDIT: Hmph! A 9 minute hold.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #18 24-10-2007, 01:23 AM

Phew! He just said lift-off is still at 1:38am our time

15 mins to go

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #19 24-10-2007, 01:39 AM

Up she goes!!!

WOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

iceman (Mike) · #20 24-10-2007, 01:51 AM

Great launch, always a thrill to watch.

Wishing them a safe and successful trip!