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Space Shuttle Endeavour Final Launch Live Thread (04/29/2011 3:47 p.m. EDT) [postponed]
04/28/2011 | Kevin Davis

Posted on 04/28/2011 7:07:05 PM PDT by KevinDavis

Edited on 04/28/2011 11:17:37 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]




TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: endeavour; space; spaceshuttle
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To: KevinDavis

Is this it? Is Endeavor the last shuttle to fly, or are there any others left? Is this the last shuttle flight?


21 posted on 04/28/2011 7:57:59 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: Species8472
The ISS, which is the Shuttle's destination is on a Russia friendly orbital inclination of 51.6 degrees. It's not equatorial or polar, but is slightly more polar.

The past several missions have been launched on this inclination, so if you've seen the Shuttle before from your spot in eastern Virginia, you should be able to see it again tomorrow, weather permitting.

22 posted on 04/28/2011 8:08:01 PM PDT by Moonman62 (If gullible, uneducated and uncivilized people didn't exist, politicians would create them.)
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To: KevinDavis
JFK is rolling over in his grave, how sad to see NASA relegated to muzzie outreach. FUBO
23 posted on 04/28/2011 8:10:07 PM PDT by clinkclink
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To: Ramius

No Atlantis is the last to Fly.


24 posted on 04/28/2011 8:10:34 PM PDT by txroadkill ( We're sooooooo screwed!)
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To: pfflier
Here is what I have found on the subject:

The visibility depends upon the orbital inclination targeted for the mission. A launch to a 28.5 degree inclination orbit sees the shuttle climb to the east of the Kennedy Space Center, directly away from the US coast. This orbit allows heavy payloads to be lifted (up to around 29000 kg) taking advantage of the Earth's eastward rotation. For example the Hubble Space Telescope and Compton Gamma Ray observatories were deployed into such orbits. In this case, the shuttle can only be easily seen between latitude 38 N and 38 S. Far less common is a 39 degree inclination orbit (this provides the maximum de-orbit opportunities). Typically used for life sciences/microgravity related missions, in such an orbit the shuttle can be seen between latitudes 50 N and 50 S. For Space Station missions the shuttle is flown to orbits of 51.6 degrees of inclination. From here observers between latitudes 60 N and 60 S can obtain reasonable views. Normally the highest inclination orbit flown is one of 57 degrees in the case of missions with an Earth observation requirement. In this case the shuttle can be seen between 67 N and 67 S. The highest inclination orbit used was 62 deg, for the STS-36 Department of Defense mission. Launch azimuth constraint limitations do apply. Naturally the launch time and time of year will further dictate whether any good passes can be seen.

Launch to the higher inclination orbits can be visible from the east coast of the U.S

25 posted on 04/28/2011 8:16:51 PM PDT by Species8472 (There is no distinctly native American criminal class...save Congress)
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To: Slump Tester

It is his last FU.


26 posted on 04/28/2011 8:17:25 PM PDT by poobear (FACTS - the turd in the punch bowl of liberal thought!)
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27 posted on 04/28/2011 8:31:54 PM PDT by RedMDer (restoration of our honor, dignity, and freedoms will save America. - Sarah Palin)
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To: txroadkill

thanks!


28 posted on 04/28/2011 8:37:41 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: KevinDavis
Wouldn't it be funny if they were to land at George Bush in Houston just to piss Obama off.
29 posted on 04/28/2011 8:41:04 PM PDT by txroadkill ( We're sooooooo screwed!)
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To: KevinDavis
"Dear Lord, please don't me frak up!!!"

Well said! ROFL!

30 posted on 04/28/2011 8:57:26 PM PDT by ItsForTheChildren
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To: Not now, Not ever!

any word on the 11:45 rollback?


31 posted on 04/28/2011 9:08:26 PM PDT by AbeKrieger (If you believe in manmade global warming, you likely lack the gift of reason.)
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To: AbeKrieger

No motion seen so far.


32 posted on 04/28/2011 9:11:51 PM PDT by Not now, Not ever! (Girlfriend suggested I use pelosi in place of swear words, A good idea, I think)
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To: AbeKrieger

Now, it’s in motion.


33 posted on 04/28/2011 9:22:53 PM PDT by Not now, Not ever! (Girlfriend suggested I use pelosi in place of swear words, A good idea, I think)
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To: Not now, Not ever!

thanks. I’m here in Fl waiting to make the trip tomorrow.


34 posted on 04/28/2011 9:47:13 PM PDT by AbeKrieger (If you believe in manmade global warming, you likely lack the gift of reason.)
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To: AbeKrieger

It looks to be fully retracted now, Best of luck tomorrow.


35 posted on 04/28/2011 9:51:00 PM PDT by Not now, Not ever! (Girlfriend suggested I use pelosi in place of swear words, A good idea, I think)
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To: KevinDavis

http://youtu.be/HbVdUCBk0pw


36 posted on 04/28/2011 9:57:03 PM PDT by Names Ash Housewares ( Refusing to kneel before the "messiah".)
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To: KevinDavis

There is a 70% chance of acceptable weather for tomorrow. In my experience, if the chance of bad weather is 30%, the chance of an actual launch is 50/50.

Cross your fingers and hope there’s no scrub for weather...


37 posted on 04/28/2011 11:54:54 PM PDT by hoagy62 (Help stamp out crack-pull up your pants.)
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To: KevinDavis

38 posted on 04/28/2011 11:56:08 PM PDT by Moose Burger
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To: KevinDavis

Leaving for the cape shortly. I prefer viewing from the North Port Canaveral shoreline. Traffic should be a nightmare.


39 posted on 04/29/2011 4:49:01 AM PDT by DocRock (All they that TAKE the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52 Gun grabbers beware.)
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To: Moose Burger

Great series!


40 posted on 04/29/2011 7:22:51 AM PDT by Pyro7480 ("If you know how not to pray, take Joseph as your master, and you will not go astray." - St. Teresa)
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