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Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Chairboy 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...
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Leslie 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.

Les
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Chairboy on August 09, 2005, 06:42:39 AM: Entering atmosphere now.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Chairboy on August 09, 2005, 06:56:49 AM: It's further into reentry than Columbia was in 2003. So far so good.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Chairboy 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.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Chairboy on August 09, 2005, 07:11:52 AM: Safe landing! Woo-hooo!
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Pooh21 on August 09, 2005, 07:16:55 AM: Wow that was cool

Glad they made it down safe.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: CyranoAH on August 09, 2005, 07:21:40 AM: Welcome Home Discovery!

Daniel
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: FUNKED1 on August 09, 2005, 07:31:08 AM: Glad they landed. Hopefully they terminate the program.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Nilsen on August 09, 2005, 07:32:41 AM: nice :)

im with funked on this one
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Leslie on August 09, 2005, 07:46:53 AM: Well, that'll never happen. If you have a better space program. please suggest it.:D

Les
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Post by: Nilsen 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
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: rabbidrabbit on August 09, 2005, 08:17:32 AM: unfortunately the replacement is a long way out.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Chairboy 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.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Gunslinger 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.

:aok
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: rpm on August 09, 2005, 02:09:50 PM: I heard on the radio that it landed at Edwards. First thing that popped into my mind was Guns sitting in a lawn chair, camera in hand.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: CyranoAH on August 09, 2005, 02:25:58 PM: Quote

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

:aok

Hey, where are the pics?? :)

Daniel
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Gunslinger on August 09, 2005, 05:47:18 PM: Quote
Originally posted by CyranoAH
Hey, where are the pics?? :)

Daniel

sorry I don't feel like going to jail. Photography of USAF flightlines and parking ramps is strictly forbiden. :cool:
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: rpm on August 09, 2005, 10:49:47 PM: I might have a chance to see Discovery. When they land at Edwards they normally stop the piggybacked 747 at Carswell for refueling.

I watched it land there once several years ago from the Lake Worth Bridge on 820. There is also an excellent vantage point at a little park on Robert's Cut-Off that overlooks the base.
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: CyranoAH on August 10, 2005, 03:59:41 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Gunslinger
sorry I don't feel like going to jail. Photography of USAF flightlines and parking ramps is strictly forbiden. :cool:

Ahh dang it! :)
Title: Just another day at the office
Post by: Gunslinger on August 10, 2005, 02:07:23 PM: sorry bout the size, I cant shrink them right now. These are release photos from dryden, this is about how close I got to the shuttle

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/210_1123700751_sts-11403.jpg)

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/210_1123700722_sts-11410.jpg)
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: CyranoAH on August 10, 2005, 06:56:05 PM: Thanks Guns, must have been great being so close!! :)

Darn I'm jealous :P

Daniel
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: Gunslinger on August 10, 2005, 07:12:33 PM: yup even if it was just being towed it was sureal seeing it in person. The thing really gets dirty on re-entry. I can't wait to see it loaded up onto it's 747 for the trip home to Canaveral.
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Post by: MiloMorai on August 10, 2005, 09:00:21 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FUNKED1
Glad they landed. Hopefully they terminate the program.

I am yes and no on termination. Family friend is to go up in the next mission.

(http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/img/sts115_smaclean_s.jpg)
Title: Shuttle to land at Edwards
Post by: rpm on August 10, 2005, 11:57:02 PM: Quote
Originally posted by MiloMorai
Family friend is to go up in the next mission.

I'd have to see what his opinion is and back it. Personally, I think the shuttles are still as safe as they were 10 years ago. They just have to do a bit more maintenence and take a few more precautions.