Space shuttle launch

[tinkerbell of winter]

I'm hoping it stays on schedule, i'm considering renting a car to go out to watch the launch on the 29th.

 

[smillerguy]

We are in Disney on the 29th. planning on leaving on the 30th. We are driving so we could leave on 29th and head over but I really don't want to play it all up and then it get cancelled. Would really like to see it though an for myDS9 and DD7 to get to see it. Hmmm.... decisions.

 

[jeepfreak]

We will be arriving on the 29th. Should be all set up by 3:47. I even bought a compass so I know which way is east!

 

[doombuqqy]

hope everyone who is at the Fort on the 29th gets to see the shuttle launch, I am still working on getting that weekend off. Hope to be joing you.

 

[doombuqqy]

Scrubbed next attempt is monday. I will post updates

 

[doombuqqy]

Weather is 80% go for a 2:33pm launch Monday.

 

[WDWisTheBest]

Sunday, May 1 update:
Because of work associated with fixing the problem, launch teams will not be able to make a launch attempt tomorrow (Monday, May 2). Teams will meet Monday and are expected to determine a new “no earlier than” next launch attempt for Endeavour at that time.

Technicians began testing systems associated with the heaters yesterday afternoon and into the overnight hours. Test results indicate the problem is with a power control box, the aft load control assembly-2 (ALCA-2) in Endeavour’s aft compartment. Teams are working on plans to replace the box or any faulty associated hardware. The launch team currently is backing out of launch countdown operations.

 

[doombuqqy]

Sunday, May 1 update:
Because of work associated with fixing the problem, launch teams will not be able to make a launch attempt tomorrow (Monday, May 2). Teams will meet Monday and are expected to determine a new “no earlier than” next launch attempt for Endeavour at that time.

Technicians began testing systems associated with the heaters yesterday afternoon and into the overnight hours. Test results indicate the problem is with a power control box, the aft load control assembly-2 (ALCA-2) in Endeavour’s aft compartment. Teams are working on plans to replace the box or any faulty associated hardware. The launch team currently is backing out of launch countdown operations.

Thank you so much for the update. It has been a crazy weekend The next attempt will be no sooner than Sunday May 8th. That would be a great Mothers day present.

 

[Scoutn757]

LCA for a heater unit was failing to register properly with the onboard systems. (bad fuse for the most part). Usual window is 48-72 hours for a fix but the weather windows(optimal weather in some 25+ locations around the globe) have caused it to be put off for a week amongst a more stringent troubleshooting process.

 

[doombuqqy]

LCA for a heater unit was failing to register properly with the onboard systems. (bad fuse for the most part). Usual window is 48-72 hours for a fix but the weather windows(optimal weather in some 25+ locations around the globe) have caused it to be put off for a week amongst a more stringent troubleshooting process.

Thanks so much for the info. Now saying no sooner than Tuesday May 10 they will have a meeting Friday to set a confirmed date.

 

[doombuqqy]

Now looking at the morning of May 16th.

 

[2goofycampers]

I hear this is today, you guys in Fl, quick look out your windows.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

It's up and running !

Did anyone at the Fort get to see it ???

 

[doombuqqy]

We did a 24 hour trip to see it. We left home Sunday afternoon and got back home Monday night at 630pm. Wow were we tired. Our son who is a Marine got to see it with us. It was amazing. The only downside was about 45 seconds into the launch it hit the clouds and was gone. I think it was probably to cloudy to see from the Fort. Atlantis NET is July 12th morning.

 

[PrincessMom98]

We did a 24 hour trip to see it. We left home Sunday afternoon and got back home Monday night at 630pm. Wow were we tired. Our son who is a Marine got to see it with us. It was amazing. The only downside was about 45 seconds into the launch it hit the clouds and was gone. I think it was probably to cloudy to see from the Fort. Atlantis NET is July 12th morning.

Where did you find the July 12th date? I am looking for a place to find better updates. We drove down to see the Nov 1st launch and waited through a week of delays. Then in December I reserved a campsite for 6/28. I am trying to figure out what dates to try to move to now.

 

[dis-happy]

Where did you find the July 12th date? I am looking for a place to find better updates. We drove down to see the Nov 1st launch and waited through a week of delays. Then in December I reserved a campsite for 6/28. I am trying to figure out what dates to try to move to now.

It's been announced as July 8th, ~11:30am. Woo-hoo!


website: http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html

 

[doombuqqy]

The NET date I posted came from nasa's site that day. Thank you dis-happy for putting the correct date up. There is a flight readiness meeting on June 28 to confirm the launch date. There is speculation that the timeline that had been set for a July 8th launch is very tight so be prepared in case of a delay.

 

[Minnie Rose]

Hi! I am trying to find out something. I hope somebody in this wonderful board can help me. Considering that the previous shuttle launch was postponed two or three times maybe someone here experienced this:
When you buy a ticket to watch the shuttle launch at the Kennedy space center (the ones that are limited in number and you have to register for), what happens if they reschedule the launch for a different day? Are your ticket valid for that later date or you are just out of luck (and money)?
If anybody knows, I would really appreciate!
Thank you in advance!

 

[dis-happy]

Hi! I am trying to find out something. I hope somebody in this wonderful board can help me. Considering that the previous shuttle launch was postponed two or three times maybe someone here experienced this:
When you buy a ticket to watch the shuttle launch at the Kennedy space center (the ones that are limited in number and you have to register for), what happens if they reschedule the launch for a different day? Are your ticket valid for that later date or you are just out of luck (and money)?
If anybody knows, I would really appreciate!
Thank you in advance!

They transfer to the new launch date.

 

[Minnie Rose]

They transfer to the new launch date.

Wow! What a wonderful news!
Thank you so much!!!