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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

Lets burn this candle!!!!


TOPICS: Breaking News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: atlantis; godspeedatlantis; nasa; shuttle; shuttleatlantis; space
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To: NonValueAdded; don-o

3:30


201 posted on 09/09/2006 8:11:30 AM PDT by SouthTexas (Of course it's hot, it's summer!)
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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.
202 posted on 09/09/2006 8:11:33 AM PDT by KevinDavis (http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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To: Robe

i got to wee wee


203 posted on 09/09/2006 8:11:38 AM PDT by al baby
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To: KevinDavis

They appear to have the 'go ahead' for launch.


204 posted on 09/09/2006 8:12:08 AM PDT by TomGuy
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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.


205 posted on 09/09/2006 8:12:18 AM PDT by KevinDavis (http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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To: al baby

was that Shepard?


206 posted on 09/09/2006 8:12:27 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Katherine Harris for US Senate!)
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To: NautiNurse

Butterflies...:)

2 Minutes til launch


207 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)
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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!


208 posted on 09/09/2006 8:12:48 AM PDT by GRRRRR (Love America? Protect Her, VOTE GOP...they're better than nothing.)
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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.)
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T-minus 3 minutes. Orbiter steering check is now complete; the main engine nozzles are in their start positions.


210 posted on 09/09/2006 8:12:54 AM PDT by KevinDavis (http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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Am I the only one who is nervous here??


211 posted on 09/09/2006 8:13:33 AM PDT by KevinDavis (http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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To: KevinDavis

Nope.


212 posted on 09/09/2006 8:13:54 AM PDT by toldyou
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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.
213 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:05 AM PDT by KevinDavis (http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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To: SE Mom

I'm headed for the backyard. I hope the clouds by me cooperate!


214 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:08 AM PDT by tiredoflaundry (The right wants victory, the left wants surrender. It's that simple.)
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To: KevinDavis

T minus 2 minutes


215 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:08 AM PDT by HOTTIEBOY (I'm your huckleberry)
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To: KevinDavis

Nope, always nervous when such a complicated machine, built by the lowest bidders goes up!


216 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:17 AM PDT by GRRRRR (Love America? Protect Her, VOTE GOP...they're better than nothing.)
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To: KevinDavis

heck no, launches always make me nervous....


217 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:26 AM PDT by Paradox (The "smarter" the individual, the greater his power of self-delusion.)
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To: KevinDavis

Happy thoughts!


218 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:31 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Katherine Harris for US Senate!)
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To: TomGuy
T-2:00

Upstairs to watch the liftoff, then out on the deck to see the ascent--back in a bit.

219 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:36 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Katherine Harris for U.S. Senate)
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To: RightWhale; Brett66; xrp; gdc314; anymouse; NonZeroSum; jimkress; discostu; The_Victor; ...

Final ping before launch.. Godspeed Atlantis...


220 posted on 09/09/2006 8:14:36 AM PDT by KevinDavis (http://www.cafepress.com/spacefuture)
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