Launch

Enigma · 03-15-09, 07:47 PM

baggygreen · 03-15-09, 09:19 PM

god thats impressive, a sight i wouldn't have gotten tired of seeing..

SteamWake · 03-16-09, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by baggygreen

god thats impressive, a sight i wouldn't have gotten tired of seeing..

Not only see but hear. Ive been to a couple of launches now and it is truely impressive, even from several miles away.

Probably one of the most impressive aspects is the long, thick, trail of smoke & tons of hydrocarbons trailing the spacecraft.

AVGWarhawk · 03-16-09, 10:27 AM

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Probably one of the most impressive aspects is the long, thick, trail of smoke & tons of hydrocarbons trailing the spacecraft.

Yeah, were the hell is Al Gore when we need him.

FIREWALL · 03-16-09, 10:30 AM

I missed the launch on TV.

What mission are they on now ?

HunterICX · 03-16-09, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

I missed the launch on TV.

What mission are they on now ?

HunterICX

PeriscopeDepth · 03-16-09, 02:32 PM

HQ version:

It was a very pretty launch IMO. But I would like watching it more if you could mute the announcer.

They should be doing their TPS inspection now I believe. RPM and docking tomorrow.

PD

SteamWake · 03-16-09, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

HQ version:

It was a very pretty launch IMO. But I would like watching it more if you could mute the announcer.

They should be doing their TPS inspection now I believe. RPM and docking tomorrow.

PD

If they dont get side tracked by having to move the space station to avoid space junk.

PeriscopeDepth · 03-16-09, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

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Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

HQ version:

It was a very pretty launch IMO. But I would like watching it more if you could mute the announcer.

They should be doing their TPS inspection now I believe. RPM and docking tomorrow.

PD

If they dont get side tracked by having to move the space station to avoid space junk.

56K beware...
Crew in the white room prior to launch:
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/...s119-s-016.jpg

Clearing the tower:
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/...s119-s-018.jpg

My new desktop:
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/...s119-s-031.jpg

PD

PeriscopeDepth · 03-17-09, 02:57 PM

RPM in about 20 minutes, then docking. NASA TV is showing live footage from the station of Discovery's approach.

Final correction burn in 60 seconds.

PD

Edit: Can't wait for the Hi res photos.

03-15-09, 07:47 PM	#1
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Launch __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I missed the launch on TV. What mission are they on now ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-17-09, 02:57 PM	#10
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	RPM in about 20 minutes, then docking. NASA TV is showing live footage from the station of Discovery's approach. Final correction burn in 60 seconds. PD Edit: Can't wait for the Hi res photos. Last edited by PeriscopeDepth; 03-17-09 at 03:39 PM.

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03-15-09, 09:19 PM	#2
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	god thats impressive, a sight i wouldn't have gotten tired of seeing..

03-16-09, 02:32 PM	#7
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	HQ version: It was a very pretty launch IMO. But I would like watching it more if you could mute the announcer. They should be doing their TPS inspection now I believe. RPM and docking tomorrow. PD