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STS-130 Endeavour 6/2/2010
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rccaulfield wrote: »Great thread! Haven't a clue what your on about here tho, whats an OPF, whats a VAB, whats an ET&SRB and whats 39a?:eek:
Hiya rccaulfield
To answer your question(s) , have a look here , hope it helps
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/technology/sts-newsref/stsover-acronyms.html0 -
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Oh I have tried that many times!:DWell Beeker, play it clever , why not suggest a winter holiday break for 2 somewhere in the sun
........... then come up with a once in a lifetime suggestion :eek: ...........oh i know where !!!! How about Florida :P:P in Feb 2010
Problem solved BeeKer
( and no ynotdu a hoiliday break for 2 dosent mean you and Beeker
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Hiya rccaulfield
To answer your question(s) , have a look here , hope it helps
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/technology/sts-newsref/stsover-acronyms.html
Thanks- whats 39a? I think its important to keep posts on this subject user friendly for kids and well the slow like me:D0 -
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rccaulfield wrote: »Thanks- whats 39a? I think its important to keep posts on this subject user friendly for kids and well the slow like me:D
LoL rccaulfield , have a look here and see what 39A and 39B are
http://shuttle.ksc.nasa.gov/facilities/lc39a.html0 -
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lord lucan wrote: »The most common acronyms used on here would be:
OPF = Orbiter processing facility,where the Shuttles are processed after returning from a mission and prepared for the next one.
VAB = Vehicle Assembly Building,the huge building at KSC where the Shuttle is brought to be mated with the ET & SRB's.
KSC = Kennedy space center. Lol.
ET = External Tank,the giant fuel tank mounted to the belly of the shuttle between the 2 SRB's.
SRB's = Solid Rocket Boosters,the 2 boosters mounted alongside the external tank. They provide the main thrust for lift off and are jettisoned after 2 minutes of flight.
MLP = Mobile launch platform,the huge platform that the shuttle,it's external tank and boosters are mounted on. It's designed to be moved from the VAB to the launch pad where it rests on a series of supports above the flame trench.
39a = Launch pad 39a. There's 2 launch pads at the launch complex 39,39a and 39b. 39b is no longer in use by the shuttle programme,just 39a left now.
RSS = Rotating service structure,a large structure mounted on the launch pad that swings over and covers the shuttle while it sits on the launch pad. It's moved back from the shuttle the day before launch.
SSME's = Space shuttle main engines,the 3 large engines on the rear of the shuttle.
OMS = Orbital maneuvering system,smaller engines that allow the shuttle to change it's orbit/trajectory.
Anymore,just ask. Even the explanation of the acronym often doesn't explain what it is,hope that helps.
LL did you miss MECO or is that only when your OH lets you out to smoke 0 -
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:D:DOnce its just my pillows that are soft I'm ok!!:D:D:D
Ah we will get You a mini SOLID rocket booster for a standby
I notice You were clevour enough to say pad 39A was used for all the Apollo actual moonLANDINGS(did not give Me a chance to catch ya out:D!)Apollo 10 Mission insignia
Mission statistics[1] Mission name Apollo 10 Command Module CM-106
callsign Charlie Brown
mass 28,830 kg Service Module SM-106 Lunar Module LM-4
callsign Snoopy
mass 13,941 kg Crew size 3 Booster Saturn V SA-505 Launch pad LC 39B
Kennedy Space Center
Florida, USA Launch date May 18, 1969
16:49:00 UTC Total CSM time in lunar orbit 2 d 13 h 37 m 23 s Landing May 26, 1969
16:52:23 UTC
15°2′S 164°39′W / 15.033°S 164.65°W / -15.033; -164.65 (Apollo 10 splashdown) Mission duration 8 d 00 h 03 m 23 s Crew photo 0 -
lord lucan wrote: »The most common acronyms used on here would be:
OPF = Orbiter processing facility,where the Shuttles are processed after returning from a mission and prepared for the next one.
VAB = Vehicle Assembly Building,the huge building at KSC where the Shuttle is brought to be mated with the ET & SRB's.
KSC = Kennedy space center. Lol.
ET = External Tank,the giant fuel tank mounted to the belly of the shuttle between the 2 SRB's.
SRB's = Solid Rocket Boosters,the 2 boosters mounted alongside the external tank. They provide the main thrust for lift off and are jettisoned after 2 minutes of flight.
MLP = Mobile launch platform,the huge platform that the shuttle,it's external tank and boosters are mounted on. It's designed to be moved from the VAB to the launch pad where it rests on a series of supports above the flame trench.
39a = Launch pad 39a. There's 2 launch pads at the launch complex 39,39a and 39b. 39b is no longer in use by the shuttle programme,just 39a left now.
RSS = Rotating service structure,a large structure mounted on the launch pad that swings over and covers the shuttle while it sits on the launch pad. It's moved back from the shuttle the day before launch.
SSME's = Space shuttle main engines,the 3 large engines on the rear of the shuttle.
OMS = Orbital maneuvering system,smaller engines that allow the shuttle to change it's orbit/trajectory.
Anymore,just ask. Even the explanation of the acronym often doesn't explain what it is,hope that helps.
WHY IS ACRONYM such a long word
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Ah we will get You a mini SOLID rocket booster for a standby
I notice You were clevour enough to say pad 39A was used for all the Apollo actual moonLANDINGS(did not give Me a chance to catch ya out:D!)Apollo 10 Mission insignia Mission statistics[1] Mission name Apollo 10 Command Module CM-106
callsign Charlie Brown
mass 28,830 kg Service Module SM-106 Lunar Module LM-4
callsign Snoopy
mass 13,941 kg Crew size 3 Booster Saturn V SA-505 Launch pad LC 39B
Kennedy Space Center
Florida, USA Launch date May 18, 1969
16:49:00 UTC Total CSM time in lunar orbit 2 d 13 h 37 m 23 s Landing May 26, 1969
16:52:23 UTC15°2′S 164°39′W / 15.033°S 164.65°W / -15.033; -164.65 (Apollo 10 splashdown) Mission duration 8 d 00 h 03 m 23 s Crew photo:D:D Oh yeah I have to watch every word now that you are waiting to catch me:D:D:D 0 -
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