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Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch Live Thread 09/09/06 11:15 am EDT
09/07/06
| Kevin Davis
Posted on 09/07/2006 6:56:16 PM PDT by KevinDavis
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To: NonValueAdded; don-o
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:11:30 AM PDT
by
SouthTexas
(Of course it's hot, it's summer!)
To: All
T-minus 4 minutes. Activation of the APUs is complete. The three units are up and running normally.
And the final helium purge sequence is underway in the main propulsion system. This procedure readies fuel system valves for engine start. In the next few seconds, the aerosurfaces of Atlantis will be run through a pre-planned mobility test to ensure readiness for launch. This is also a dress rehearsal for flight of the orbiter's hydraulic systems.
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:11:33 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: Robe
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:11:38 AM PDT
by
al baby
To: KevinDavis
They appear to have the 'go ahead' for launch.
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:08 AM PDT
by
TomGuy
To: All
T-minus 3 minutes, 30 seconds. The main engine nozzles now being moved through a computer controlled test pattern to demonstrate their readiness to support guidance control during launch today.
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:18 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: al baby
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:27 AM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Katherine Harris for US Senate!)
To: NautiNurse
Butterflies...:)
2 Minutes til launch
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:40 AM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet-prayers for the kidnapped Israeli Soldiers)
To: KevinDavis
God, Please keep these guys safe!
Let's ROLL!
Up, Up and AWAY!
Hi Ho Silllver!
Up in the air , Junior Birdman!
Kick the tars, light the fires!
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:48 AM PDT
by
GRRRRR
(Love America? Protect Her, VOTE GOP...they're better than nothing.)
To: Robe
Indeed, Godspeed. I went to the last launch, 'twas a beautiful thing. Watching from home today, breathless!
209
posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:49 AM PDT
by
Paradox
(The "smarter" the individual, the greater his power of self-delusion.)
To: All
T-minus 3 minutes. Orbiter steering check is now complete; the main engine nozzles are in their start positions.
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:12:54 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: All
Am I the only one who is nervous here??
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:13:33 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: KevinDavis
212
posted on
09/09/2006 8:13:54 AM PDT
by
toldyou
To: All
T-minus 2 minutes. The astronauts are being instructed to close and lock the visors on their launch and entry helmets.
At T-minus 1 minute, 57 seconds the replenishment to the flight load of liquid hydrogen in the external tank will be terminated and tank pressurization will begin.
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:05 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
To: SE Mom
I'm headed for the backyard. I hope the clouds by me cooperate!
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:08 AM PDT
by
tiredoflaundry
(The right wants victory, the left wants surrender. It's that simple.)
To: KevinDavis
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:08 AM PDT
by
HOTTIEBOY
(I'm your huckleberry)
To: KevinDavis
Nope, always nervous when such a complicated machine, built by the lowest bidders goes up!
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:17 AM PDT
by
GRRRRR
(Love America? Protect Her, VOTE GOP...they're better than nothing.)
To: KevinDavis
heck no, launches always make me nervous....
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:26 AM PDT
by
Paradox
(The "smarter" the individual, the greater his power of self-delusion.)
To: KevinDavis
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:31 AM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Katherine Harris for US Senate!)
To: TomGuy
T-2:00
Upstairs to watch the liftoff, then out on the deck to see the ascent--back in a bit.
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:36 AM PDT
by
NautiNurse
(Katherine Harris for U.S. Senate)
To: RightWhale; Brett66; xrp; gdc314; anymouse; NonZeroSum; jimkress; discostu; The_Victor; ...
Final ping before launch.. Godspeed Atlantis...
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posted on
09/09/2006 8:14:36 AM PDT
by
KevinDavis
(http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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