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Shuttle to land at Edwards
« on: August 09, 2005, 05:39:21 AM »
Just had a graphic dream about Discovery failing to re-enter safely, so I bolted awake and ran downstairs to check NASA TV.  Looks like they'll be landing at Edwards in California because of thunderstorms.  25 minutes until they fire OMS to begin de-orbit.

Come on guys, get down safe...
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2005, 06:03:27 AM »
I pray they make it back ok.  If they do, the repair was good.  Gotta be harry as hell.




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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2005, 06:42:39 AM »
Entering atmosphere now.
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2005, 06:56:49 AM »
It's further into reentry than Columbia was in 2003.  So far so good.
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2005, 07:08:44 AM »
Double sonic boom!  Just flew over LA, a bunch of people just woke up and wondered why.
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2005, 07:11:52 AM »
Safe landing!  Woo-hooo!
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2005, 07:16:55 AM »
Wow that was cool

Glad they made it down safe.
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« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2005, 07:21:40 AM »
Welcome Home Discovery!

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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2005, 07:31:08 AM »
Glad they landed.  Hopefully they terminate the program.

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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2005, 07:32:41 AM »
nice :)

im with funked on this one

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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2005, 07:46:53 AM »
Well, that'll never happen.  If you have a better space program. please suggest it.:D






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« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2005, 07:57:26 AM »
will they never retire the shuttles?

wow.. they must have found the ultimate space mobiles for all eternity :D

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« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2005, 08:17:32 AM »
unfortunately the replacement is a long way out.

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« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2005, 09:09:56 AM »
The Crew Exploration Vehicle SHOULD be something that could fly in 5 years.  Unlike the X-33/Venturestar, it doesn't require new technology to magically appear.  Whether it is made on schedule has more to do with politics than technology.

It has good support so far, with a bid process underway, so... my fingers are crossed.
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« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2005, 02:01:57 PM »
So around 5:10 AM I heard the loudest double hit sonic boom EVER and trust me I've heard ALOT of them low and close.

My wife and I shot up in bed and I said "WHY IN THE fluff'n HELL ARE THEY FLYING SO DAMN EARLY?"

On my way to work I heard on the radio it was the shuttle and I was disappointed that I'd missed it landing live up close and in person.

About an hour ago they towed discovery about 100 ft from my window at work.

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