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To: Ladysmith

bkmark/ thx


41 posted on 05/31/2008 1:01:04 PM PDT by happinesswithoutpeace (Yiff in hell)
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To: happinesswithoutpeace

spaceflightnow.com
2003 GMT (4:03 p.m. EDT)

The Main Propulsion System helium system is being reconfigured by pilot Ken Ham. Soon the gaseous nitrogen purge to the aft skirts of the solid rocket boosters will be started.

2002 GMT (4:02 p.m. EDT)

Now one hour away from launch of Discovery.


purge in case of a hydrogen leak.


42 posted on 05/31/2008 1:07:34 PM PDT by RightWhale (We see the polygons)
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