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Posted: 8/9/2005 2:19:18 AM EDT
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Is Nasa just being overly cautious with this mission or are there really major problems going on here?
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Posted: 8/9/2005 2:45:35 AM EDT
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NASA has always been cautious about the weather when it comes time for the shuttle to land. Remember the pilot only has one shot to land the thing and doesn't need to have to deal with bad weather and a rain slick runway. Also from what I understand the tiles on it can be damaged by flying though rain, this is not a safety hazard but is expensive to repair.
I got to watch two shuttle landing while I was stationed at Edwards and they are very cool to see. |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 3:57:07 AM EDT
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You guys GOTTA turn on Fox news.
They have some GREAT coverage. Sgat1r5 |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 3:59:03 AM EDT
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im watching nasa tv
1200 miles |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:07:34 AM EDT
[#5]
135 miles to go...
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:09:28 AM EDT
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AFN is broadcasting CNN.
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:10:46 AM EDT
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Thermal imaging shows a big glowing shape... pretty cool
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:11:17 AM EDT
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Same here ... looks good so far. |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:11:44 AM EDT
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Looking good.....
ETA: That IR pic on Fox is awesome! |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:13:38 AM EDT
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10 miles to go... pretty impressive pix (inc HUD)
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:14:11 AM EDT
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AIRPLANE!
"Just kidding!" |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:15:14 AM EDT
[#12]
Down, chutes, perfect.
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:15:53 AM EDT
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I don't care how old it is, that thing is just too fucking awesome!
Welcome home, DISCOVERY! 
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:16:17 AM EDT
[#14]
everyone can officially de-pucker now
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:16:28 AM EDT
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AGreed! I was on the edge of my seat! Not bad piloting for a girl. Sgat1r5 
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:16:36 AM EDT
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all right!
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:20:15 AM EDT
[#17]
Wait till she try's reversing it into it's parking bay.
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:20:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:22:38 AM EDT
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Big +1 |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:29:16 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:36:17 AM EDT
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on fox now is GREAT HUD video of the landing. Looks awesome. picture perfect. U-S-A , U-S-A, U-S-A !!!!
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:44:54 AM EDT
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As far as I can remember, the shuttle usually always landed at Edwards AFB and took off from Cape Canaveral. |
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:48:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/9/2005 4:49:55 AM EDT
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I heard and felt it's sonic boom
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Posted: 8/9/2005 5:06:22 AM EDT
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Should've been a double boom. First time i heard it it scared the shit out of me! Her original flight path into KSC would've taken her right over my apartment. Either way, i'm glad she's home safe. 
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Posted: 8/9/2005 6:11:57 AM EDT
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It was a very distinctive, slow double boom. Passed right overhead here and landed just a few miles from where I was this morning. Glad OV-103 and the crew are home safe, another perfect landing. 
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