JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Endeavour is on her way back up again.. Nasa TV link - http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html Due to go up in around 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I wondered why there was so many space programmes on tonight. What's their mission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sidenote- Congrats to India popping something onto the Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 ISS mission, taking up supplies I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sidenote- Congrats to India popping something onto the Moon Indeed, they got their flag onto the hunk of rock, and all fair play to them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nice thread, I've seen a couple coming down, never done one going up on the weblink... Will certainly stay up and check this out - Do you know when it's due to come back down?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Here is a better link for full screen - http://www.nasa.gov/55644main_NASATV_Windows.asx They are currently at 23 minutes, but they still have a few inbuilt holds to go through, so probably around 01h00 I'd guess. will see if I can find it. There are some awesome archived vids here, http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/hd/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 2 hours? Why does the countdown say 23 mins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Ah, 23 minutes till launch, midnight tonight if I'm right in what I just heard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Ah, 23 minutes till launch, midnight tonight if I'm right in what I just heard... Not quite, they run two clocks... One is a real clock, the other is the launch clock. The launch clock which is one you are seeing is paused at certain times for activities to take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 boooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 good call... tuning in now 12.55 gmt is launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 T-20 minutes and holding This built-in hold typically lasts 10 minutes. * Shuttle Test Director conducts final launch team briefings * Complete inertial measurement unit preflight alignments T-20 minutes and counting * Transition the orbiter's onboard computers to launch configuration * Start fuel cell thermal conditioning * Close orbiter cabin vent valves * Transition backup flight system to launch configuration T-9 minutes and holding This is the final built-in hold, and varies in length depending on the mission. * The Launch Director, Mission Management Team and Shuttle Test Director poll their teams for a go/no go for launch T-9 minutes and counting * Start automatic Ground Launch Sequencer * Retract Orbiter Access Arm (T-7 minutes, 30 seconds) * Start Auxiliary Power Units (T-5 minutes, 0 seconds) * Arm Solid Rocket Booster range safety safe and arm devices (T-5 minutes, 0 seconds) * Start orbiter aerosurface profile test, followed by main engine gimbal profile test (T-3 minutes, 55 seconds) * Retract Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm, or "beanie cap" (T-2 minutes, 55 seconds) * Crew members close and lock their visors (T-2 minutes, 0 seconds) * Orbiter transfers from ground to internal power (T-50 seconds) * Ground Launch Sequencer is go for auto sequence start (T-31 seconds) * Activate launch pad sound suppression system (T-16 seconds) * Activate main engine hydrogen burnoff system (T-10 seconds) * Main engine start (T-6.6 seconds) T-0 * Solid Rocket Booster ignition and liftoff! Here you go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks for that Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 not getting anything on the links gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Priceless, my 12yr old just said to me 'i thought they couldnt launch anything because of the credit crunch and because it costs so much to launch' Please note, a 12 yr old using good grammar/no txt speak on msn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 not getting anything on the links gav Did you try the main link? http://www.nasa.gov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 any audio , couple of other nasa channels i look at say off line atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 T- 15 Mins, I hope this doesn't get aborted, I do like the night launches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 What do all the abbreviations mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The launch clock which is one you are seeing is paused at certain times for activities to take place. Aye, I just figured that out Makes sense now... lol - T - 13.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sidenote- Congrats to India popping something onto the Moon Was it a call centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I can only imagine how terrified I would be strapped on top of a bomb that once you lit, there's no turning back. Heros all Update... just had a little problem but are good to go in 9 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 I can only imagine how terrified I would be strapped on top of a bomb that once you lit, there's no turning back. Heros all Update... just had a little problem but are good to go in 9 mins. Not only that, but they don't even fly the damn thing, it is controlled from the ground Given a chance, I'd happily do it, in fact I'd love to do it. It must be the adrenalin rush of a life time. 7 million pounds of thrust.... now that is some serious ummmphh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Niz's Supra is quicker though. He offered NASA £35 for it. But seriously, the Shuttle IS the ultimate rollercoaster, but with no safety net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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