STS-130 Endeavour 6/2/2010

ynotdu

ynotdu

NASA TV showed the crew leaving the crew transport vechicle to do the traditional inspection of the Orbitor.
Charlie Bolden was there as well as some othe big-wig.the crew virtually ignored them.
after the inspection the crew made a few comments each before boarding the Astrovan.ALL of their comments were directed to the people who got them up and down safely.

They had nothing to say about the 'higher-ups' least of all "thanks";)

Beeker

Well done Ynotdu! you were the only one on boards for the landing. I had to sleep through it due to work early this morning. Glad another one is safely home.:)

ynotdu

Beeker wrote: »

Well done Ynotdu! you were the only one on boards for the landing. I had to sleep through it due to work early this morning. Glad another one is safely home.:)

Beeker I was only returning the compliment other boardsies done for me when i missed the launch and 1st EVA!:)

Cheers!

Beeker

Good shot of the APU's venting behind the OMS pod.

thecommander

ynotdu wrote: »

Charlie Bolden was there as well as some othe big-wig.the crew virtually ignored them.

What is their issue with him?
Sorry, dont know the backstory.

Beeker

thecommander wrote: »

What is their issue with him?
Sorry, dont know the backstory.

I would say they are showing their discontent with NASA's future. $ more shuttle flights and then thats it. No future US manned spaceflight planned.

NASA taking a step backwards, Astronauts not impressed, Beeker not impressed:mad:

Hauk

Hauk not impressed >_<

Beeker

lord lucan

A belated welcome home Endeavour from me. Just catching up with the mornings events. Another text book re-entry,hardly a blip on the Orbiter which makes their retirement all the more sad.:(

Trotter

How amazingly proud of yourself would you be if you were the one sitting in the seat and radioing in "Endeavour, Wheel Stop"..

What an achievement..


How sad will it be when the final 'Wheel Stop' is called in. Unreal. Just as I was feeling in the know enough to post in this forum too. Sad. I know sweet FA about anything other than shuttles and rockets. I may find me another forum :P

lord lucan

Nick Patrick gives Endeavour a little pat well done following arrival.:)

Beeker

Trotter wrote: »

How amazingly proud of yourself would you be if you were the one sitting in the seat and radioing in "Endeavour, Wheel Stop"..

What an achievement..


How sad will it be when the final 'Wheel Stop' is called in. Unreal. Just as I was feeling in the know enough to post in this forum too. Sad. I know sweet FA about anything other than shuttles and rockets. I may find me another forum :P

Don't worry Trotter there are no experts here just a lot of people with a love of the programme and vehicles. All comments and insights are welcome:)

Stargate

ynotdu wrote: »

NASA TV showed the crew leaving the crew transport vechicle to do the traditional inspection of the Orbitor.
Charlie Bolden was there as well as some othe big-wig.the crew virtually ignored them.
after the inspection the crew made a few comments each before boarding the Astrovan.ALL of their comments were directed to the people who got them up and down safely.

They had nothing to say about the 'higher-ups' least of all "thanks";)

ynotdu Thanks for all the info Nice to see her back safe

Stargate

Beeker wrote: »

I would say they are showing their discontent with NASA's future. $ more shuttle flights and then thats it. No future US manned spaceflight planned.

NASA taking a step backwards, Astronauts not impressed, Beeker not impressed:mad:

Stargate NOT impressed :mad:

Stargate

Beeker wrote: »

Don't worry Trotter there are no experts here just a lot of people with a love of the programme and vehicles. All comments and insights are welcome:)

Well said Beeker

ynotdu

Beeker wrote: »

I would say they are showing their discontent with NASA's future. $ more shuttle flights and then thats it. No future US manned spaceflight planned.

NASA taking a step backwards, Astronauts not impressed, Beeker not impressed:mad:

Yeah Beeky.

ONE GIANT LEAP BACKWARDS not even one small step forwards for mankind:mad:



Hope Armstrongs boot that left this imprint is available to give Augustine/Obama a good root up the hole!

ynotdu

Trotter wrote: »

How amazingly proud of yourself would you be if you were the one sitting in the seat and radioing in "Endeavour, Wheel Stop"..

What an achievement..


How sad will it be when the final 'Wheel Stop' is called in. Unreal. Just as I was feeling in the know enough to post in this forum too. Sad. I know sweet FA about anything other than shuttles and rockets. I may find me another forum :P

Trotter at the suggestion of Lord Lucan on a previous STS flight there WILL be a nostalgia thread beginnining just after wheel stop on 133!:D

ynotdu

Stargate wrote: »

ynotdu Thanks for all the info Nice to see her back safe

Yeah Stargate,where did ya send her this time??

oh it's nice to see Endeavour back also ain't it?;):)

12april1981

Hi everyone
I would just like to introduce myself,as my ID implies I too am a Space Shuttle Enthusiast.I was 12 on the wonderful Sunday morning when columbia first flew and I have followed it now for 29 years.Delighted to see so much interest and great people on here.Looking forward to contriputing as much as I can while here.I will be heading to sts 131 in May,it will be my sixth launch

Regards

Beeker

12april1981 wrote: »

Hi everyone
I would just like to introduce myself,as my ID implies I too am a Space Shuttle Enthusiast.I was 12 on the wonderful Sunday morning when columbia first flew and I have followed it now for 29 years.Delighted to see so much interest and great people on here.Looking forward to contriputing as much as I can while here.I will be heading to sts 131 in May,it will be my sixth launch

Regards

Great to have you here!! Like yourself I was just about to turn 13 for STS-1. I have also followed each and every flight since then. 6 launches! in the great words of the famous Monthy Python " You lucky lucky bast£$d" I have been to two myself STS-41D in August 1984 and STS-126 in November 2008. Which flights were you at?
Looking forward to your reports and photos from STS-131. Again great to have you here:)

12april1981

Thank you very much Beeker.I dont know how I missed this board over the years,better late then never.I have been to both of Dan Tani mission (got a invite Myself and my wife will never forget it)amazing.sts 125..118,119 and I think it was sts122...we got caught this week,for sts 131,had our flights booked,and found out 48 hours later,not to worry,we will get there in May..Have many many photos that Id love to share with you if I can figure out how ?:DHave been watching the Shuttle and Tank blaze over us here in kerry every since sts 112 in 2000

Trotter

12april1981 wrote: »

Thank you very much Beeker.I dont know how I missed this board over the years,better late then never.I have been to both of Dan Tani mission (got a invite Myself and my wife will never forget it)amazing.sts 125..118,119 and I think it was sts122...we got caught this week,for sts 131,had our flights booked,and found out 48 hours later,not to worry,we will get there in May..Have many many photos that Id love to share with you if I can figure out how ?:DHave been watching the Shuttle and Tank blaze over us here in kerry every since sts 112 in 2000

12apr1981, you may well be able to make a lot of kids very happy.. I'm going to be desperately cheeky and ask if you might read this?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055823962

I'm a primary teacher and with some generous help from the locals on this forum, I'm working on trying to contact an astronaut for a very short Skype linkup!

Sorry to knock the thread off topic.. Couldnt resist.. He who dares and all that

Beeker

12april1981 wrote: »

Thank you very much Beeker.I dont know how I missed this board over the years,better late then never.I have been to both of Dan Tani mission (got a invite Myself and my wife will never forget it)amazing.sts 125..118,119 and I think it was sts122...we got caught this week,for sts 131,had our flights booked,and found out 48 hours later,not to worry,we will get there in May..Have many many photos that Id love to share with you if I can figure out how ?:DHave been watching the Shuttle and Tank blaze over us here in kerry every since sts 112 in 2000

Great stuff! I know there are a few nerds here like myself who would love to see your photos:):) Try Imageshack http://imageshack.us/ to upload them.

Yeah Dan Tani flew on STS 108 Dec 2001 and launched to the ISS on 120 in Oct 2007 returning on 122 in Feb 2008. Best of luck with 131:)

12april1981

Hi Trotter

It would be my plesure to try and help you in any way I can..Its a great project your trying to get going there.I will contact the Astronauts that I am acquainted with..Tani.Johnson,O Conner,Mcbride and will see what I can do.If they can at all they will.

Regards

Trotter

Good Lord We'd be absolutely delighted! I have access to the normal school broadband, so Skype in the classroom would be my only option there, unless Beeker would like to play too and I could combine a little idea he had, with the possibility you've mentioned. I'll drop you a PM so as not to take this thread off topic. Thanks again.

Beeker

Trotter wrote: »

Good Lord We'd be absolutely delighted! I have access to the normal school broadband, so Skype in the classroom would be my only option there, unless Beeker would like to play too and I could combine a little idea he had, with the possibility you've mentioned. I'll drop you a PM so as not to take this thread off topic. Thanks again.

Sounds great, My contact will hopefully come good in the next few days so we might have a full crew of astronauts to talk to.:) Will stay in touch through PM

Wibbs

Beeker wrote: »

I have been to two myself STS-41D in August 1984

:eek: So was I! Small world and all that.:)

Beeker

Wibbs wrote: »

:eek: So was I! Small world and all that.:)

Good stuff, I viewed from Titusville August 30 1984. I was 17 at the time and could not believe my luck to be there. I had got a lift from Atlanta, by car just to see it. It was fantastic.:)

lord lucan

Lol,Ynotdu is going to go mad at everyone bragging about how many launches they've seen!:p:p:p

Hope we all have the t-shirts too?!:D

ynotdu

lord lucan wrote: »

Lol,Ynotdu is going to go mad at everyone bragging about how many launches they've seen!:p:p:p

Hope we all have the t-shirts too?!:D

I had My chance,I blew it!:(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRJVhqEppSE

ynotdu

12april1981 wrote: »

Hi everyone
I would just like to introduce myself,as my ID implies I too am a Space Shuttle Enthusiast.I was 12 on the wonderful Sunday morning when columbia first flew and I have followed it now for 29 years.Delighted to see so much interest and great people on here.Looking forward to contriputing as much as I can while here.I will be heading to sts 131 in May,it will be my sixth launch

Regards

Hi.ya 12april1981...................Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 125 My favourite for EVA's and crew bonding:),it being the first after Columbia and the last before retirement that did not have the 'safety net' of the ISS,the crew were hilarious,a real end of term feel to it.
They gave so much 'lip' back to mission control and improvised so much that eventually JSC said in a mock exasperated voice "Ah do what you's like"!:)
Massimino ripping the handle from Hubble for me the highlight as well as Megan who was controlling his robotic arm warning him about the thether being beteen his legs,I cant repeat what he said back but i never heard so much laughter during an EVA.
The five Spacewalks which lets face it can be like watching paint dry were more like a comedy routine!:)

So YES photo's please as well as being 'our man in Florida' for launch.
It is a heavy burden you have taken on by breaking your silence,Nerds and Geeks are terms of endearment,a badge of honor in fact!:D
There is NO escape for You now until wheelstop on 131!!!!!

12april1981

Its my honour to be "your man at the cape"
And a big HI to the gentleman from this board who lit the fire for me with his reports in the 80s.I have come a long ways since then..ie Hugh Harris is a friend of my wifes and I but your reports many recording I stilll have are gems and precious to me Thank you Sir !!!!!

Stargate

lord lucan wrote: »

Lol,Ynotdu is going to go mad at everyone bragging about how many launches they've seen!:p:p:p

Hope we all have the t-shirts too?!:D

Tut Tut Ynotdu , im with you that LL and Beeker pif !!;)

Stargate

Trotter wrote: »

12apr1981, you may well be able to make a lot of kids very happy.. I'm going to be desperately cheeky and ask if you might read this?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055823962

I'm a primary teacher and with some generous help from the locals on this forum, I'm working on trying to contact an astronaut for a very short Skype linkup!

Sorry to knock the thread off topic.. Couldnt resist.. He who dares and all that

Best of Luck Trotter !!!!!!!!! Great ideas you have there

Stargate

12april1981 wrote: »

Hi everyone
I would just like to introduce myself,as my ID implies I too am a Space Shuttle Enthusiast.I was 12 on the wonderful Sunday morning when columbia first flew and I have followed it now for 29 years.Delighted to see so much interest and great people on here.Looking forward to contriputing as much as I can while here.I will be heading to sts 131 in May,it will be my sixth launch

Regards

Hiya 12april1981 welcome aboard :)

ynotdu

12april1981 wrote: »

Its my honour to be "your man at the cape"
And a big HI to the gentleman from this board who lit the fire for me with his reports in the 80s.I have come a long ways since then..ie Hugh Harris is a friend of my wifes and I but your reports many recording I stilll have are gems and precious to me Thank you Sir !!!!!

Hugh Harris? please tell us more?

ynotdu

Stargate wrote: »

Tut Tut Ynotdu , im with you that LL and Beeker pif !!;)

Yeah i bet they never got to the cape at all SG!:D

I have been lurking around their house's still no T-Shirts put out to dry that i could steal:(

just the sounds of Mr&Mrs Beeker playing around dressed as Astronauts! <shocking but in a strange way fascinating>

LL just keeps filling his NASA mug with Coffee{on sale for a euro at Aldi}

1981 will put them back in their place!!!!!!:D:D:D

Pfft indeed:)

Meanwhile another 'last' for the Space Shuttle programme performed in UTAH on Feb 24th.It was the final test of the Solid Rocked Boosters engines to ensure the safety of the four remaining,Fair play to NASA!!!!!and all it stands/stood for!
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/behindscenes/final_motor_test.html

also i forgot to mention that the STS-130 crew wished "All the best" to FOUR members of Mission Control who's final shift EVER for NASA ended at Endeavours touch down.

Beeker

Here is a good shot of the reentry taken from above by Soichi Noguchi aboard the Station.