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Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch Live Thread Friday 7:38 PM EDT
06/07/2007 | Kevin Davis

Posted on 06/07/2007 6:37:21 PM PDT by KevinDavis

his is the official live thread for the Space Shuttle Atlantis.. The shuttle is suppose to launch at 7:38 PM EST.

Mission updates can be found at Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch Updates

If you can't view the launch on Cable or Satellite you can go to the Nasa site to view launch live.

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TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: nasa; shuttleatlantis; space
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To: RightWhale

spaceflightnow.com

2203 GMT (6:03 p.m. EDT)

The ground pyro initiator controllers (PICs) are scheduled to be powered up around this time in the countdown. They are used to fire the solid rocket hold-down posts, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tail service mast and external tank vent arm system pyros at liftoff and the space shuttle main engine hydrogen gas burn system prior to engine ignition.

The shuttle’s two Master Events Controllers are being tested. They relay the commands from the shuttle’s computers to ignite, and then separate the boosters and external tank during launch.


Lots of fire stuff


61 posted on 06/08/2007 3:04:39 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the Treaty)
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To: RightWhale

I’m about 30 mins west of the Cape...from here it looks clear-ish...just noticed some clouds popping up..


62 posted on 06/08/2007 3:06:28 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet -Fred'08)
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To: NormsRevenge

I am very scared of a bird that dwarfs both a water tower and the space shuttle.

63 posted on 06/08/2007 3:08:08 PM PDT by Lazamataz (JOIN THE NRA: https://membership.nrahq.org/forms/signup.asp)
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To: KevinDavis
Posted this on the other thread....

Storms all seem to be moving west, away from the launch pads. Looks like a nice evening for a launch!

Melbourne, FL RADAR

Spaceflightnow.com Launch Status page

NASA Webcast

Official Launch Clock

64 posted on 06/08/2007 3:08:10 PM PDT by Textide
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To: SE Mom

Maybe you’ll see it. Launch about 7:38. Daylight still?


65 posted on 06/08/2007 3:08:12 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the Treaty)
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To: Lazamataz

Romulans?


66 posted on 06/08/2007 3:10:42 PM PDT by glock rocks (Please pray every day for our Patriot Armed Forces fighting to protect our way of life.)
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To: Lazamataz

“I am very scared of a bird that dwarfs both a water tower and the space shuttle.”

If a bird that size is good enough for Gandalf. . .


67 posted on 06/08/2007 3:13:31 PM PDT by No Truce With Kings (The opinions expressed are mine! Mine! MINE! All Mine!)
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To: Ros42

bookmark


68 posted on 06/08/2007 3:25:23 PM PDT by Ros42
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To: RightWhale

Yep- it will still be light at lift off time:) The MOST beautiful ones are the night launches...


69 posted on 06/08/2007 3:27:48 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet -Fred'08)
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To: SE Mom

spaceflightnow.com

2222 GMT (6:22 p.m. EDT)

T-minus 20 minutes and holding. The countdown has paused for a 10-minute built-in hold. Launch is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. EDT. Everything is going smoothly with the countdown and weather is still looking good.

During this built-in hold, all computer programs in Firing Room 4 of the Complex 39 Launch Control Center will be verified to ensure that the proper programs are available for the countdown; the landing convoy status will be verified and the landing sites will be checked to support an abort landing during launch today; the Inertial Measurement Unit preflight alignment will be verified completed; and preparations are made to transition the orbiter onboard computers to Major Mode 101 upon coming out of the hold. This configures the computer memory to a terminal countdown configuration.


Major Mode 101 sounds appropriate


70 posted on 06/08/2007 3:29:37 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the Treaty)
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To: Lazamataz

I am very scared of a bird that dwarfs both a water tower and the space shuttle.

I was looking for the giant spider and fly shots but no luck this go around. maybe the bird got ‘em. ;-)


71 posted on 06/08/2007 3:30:21 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... For want of a few good men, a once great nation was lost.)
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To: don-o; RightWhale

I just drop kicked this thread into FRontpage..


72 posted on 06/08/2007 3:32:22 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... For want of a few good men, a once great nation was lost.)
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To: RightWhale
During this built-in hold, all computer programs in Firing Room 4 of the Complex 39 Launch Control Center will be verified updated with Microsoft Vista

Sorry, just kidding.

73 posted on 06/08/2007 3:32:34 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: NormsRevenge

Don’t be a FRAID!

Count resumes.


74 posted on 06/08/2007 3:33:02 PM PDT by GRRRRR ("We the people..." say NO AMNESTY!!!)
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To: No Truce With Kings
20 minute countdown started. With normal holds, launch is still on time.
75 posted on 06/08/2007 3:33:03 PM PDT by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: NormsRevenge

That’s good. Launches are entirely too busy to be following several threads at once.


76 posted on 06/08/2007 3:34:30 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the Treaty)
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To: Cementjungle

spaceflightnow.com

2232 GMT (6:32 p.m. EDT)

T-minus 20 minutes and counting. The countdown has resumed after a 10-minute hold. Clocks will tick down for the next 11 minutes to T-minus 9 minutes where the final planned hold is scheduled to occur. The hold length will be adjusted to synch up with today’s preferred launch time of 7:38:04 p.m.

Atlantis’ onboard computers are now transitioning to the Major Mode-101 program, the primary ascent software. Also, engineers are dumping the Primary Avionics Software System (PASS) onboard computers. The data that is dumped from each of PASS computers is compared to verify that the proper software is loaded aboard for launch.


Microsoft still hasn’t released a decent Shuttle Simulator. They tried once and released a bomb.


77 posted on 06/08/2007 3:37:29 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the Treaty)
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To: RightWhale
Microsoft still hasn’t released a decent Shuttle Simulator. They tried once and released a bomb.

I played with that one for a while, and it was indeed rather strange. Oh well.

78 posted on 06/08/2007 3:39:12 PM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: Cementjungle

79 posted on 06/08/2007 3:39:54 PM PDT by GRRRRR ("We the people..." say NO AMNESTY!!!)
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To: Cementjungle

spaceflightnow.com

2238 GMT (6:38 p.m. EDT)

Now one hour away from launch of Atlantis.

Pilot Lee Archambault is configuring the displays inside Atlantis’ cockpit for launch while commander Rick Sturckow enables the abort steering instrumentation.


Just a reminder that this is beyond dangerous.


80 posted on 06/08/2007 3:41:14 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the Treaty)
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