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STS-134 Endeavour

Beeker · 2010-04-15 10:57:35

STS-134 Endeavour Launch date Estimated: July 29 2010 Scheduled to be Endeavours 25th and last flight. It will also be the Shuttles 133 and penultimate flight. http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts134/index.html I know its early but she's my baby about to take her last flight:(

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#122 08-03-2011 8:52pm
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Beeker wrote: »

Nice shots there Tenger! Did you take them from a commercial flight or were you on a private flight?

I was on a commercial flight into Orlando. (glued to the lefthand side window!!) Lucky runway orientation on the day.

A mate was in a private aircraft and got to see the last night launch, I think that was Discovery? Very jealous of her.....

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#123 09-03-2011 4:43pm
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STS-134 Mission: Endeavour's move from the VAB to Launch Pad 39A will be delayed at least 24 hrs, due to predictions of unfavorable weather.

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#124 09-03-2011 5:24pm
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bonzer79 wrote: »

STS-134 Mission: Endeavour's move from the VAB to Launch Pad 39A will be delayed at least 24 hrs, due to predictions of unfavorable weather.

BUGGER!!

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#125 09-03-2011 5:27pm
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Tenger wrote: »

BUGGER!!

Will you still be there Friday? It should be on the pad then.

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#126 09-03-2011 6:53pm
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Tenger wrote: »

I was on a commercial flight into Orlando. (glued to the lefthand side window!!) Lucky runway orientation on the day

And I was on that flight too! That's where I got my eye in the sky photos.

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#127 10-03-2011 1:32am
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thecommander wrote: »

And I was on that flight too! That's where I got my eye in the sky photos.

Small world!

Still hoping to get to do the tour on Friday.

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#128 10-03-2011 11:00pm
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Go has been given to Endeavours roll-out beginning at 01.00 GMT.
not getting time to take a breath from the three Orbiters 'lasts' at all this past while:)

It is call-to-stations time for the rollout team. The various members are reporting for duty to begin the final four hours of preparations leading to tonight's planned 8 p.m. EST first motion of the space shuttle rollout.

Live streaming already available here;

http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts134/status.html

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#129 10-03-2011 11:58pm
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Got a pot of coffee on and a bag of jelly babies ready,i'm good to go for rollout. Bring it on!:D

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#130 11-03-2011 12:37am
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lord lucan wrote: »

Got a pot of coffee on and a bag of jelly babies ready,i'm good to go for rollout. Bring it on!:D

Hey pass the jelly babies,baby.
i see you have your MC control station all ready:p

New search function is great for :o:o people!:D

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62510819&postcount=113

NASA TV only promising to show the start of it but ya never know they might stick with it for some decent pics.

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#131 11-03-2011 1:19am
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Ha Ha,forgot about that pic. Hard to believe that's from a nearly 15 month old thread!!

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#132 11-03-2011 1:40am
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On the off chance that there is more than two of us watching:) i better put up the NASA HD link;althogh not gone to live coverage there yet like the Spaceflight now one.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-hd-tv

Nice pic of the famous pad 39A at sunset,all set to embrace Endeavour;

Are you seeing car after car passing by?
must be going to be a hugh turnout to view this!

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#133 11-03-2011 2:07am
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First motion was marked officially at 00.56 GMT.
for anybody reading this later today or whenever there is the sound of the crawler, Helicopters, birdsong and some far off voices.
the VAB is basked in glorious lights and there is kindda an eerie sense like something from a Sci-fy movie!

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#134 11-03-2011 2:16am
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Have been watching, but have to give up now. I trust you will have a nice morning read ready for us all in a few hours!

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#135 11-03-2011 2:19am
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bonzer79 wrote: »

Have been watching, but have to give up now. I trust you will have a nice morning read ready for us all in a few hours!

Ha G'nite bonzer.
I was just thinking that it is only 15 days since Discovery launched.
AMAZING that they could have the pad ready so soon after the force of that launch!

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#136 11-03-2011 2:27am
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Not enough Caffeine in that coffee LL?;):)

on her way out of the VAB;

and lit up by Xeon lights outside of it;

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#137 11-03-2011 2:46am
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#138 11-03-2011 3:10am
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Well with the Shuttle and before that the Apolo v's transporter 'the crawler' carrying her along at a breathtaking 1 MPH:),even this geek needs some sleep.
hopes to wake-up to Roll-out the motion picture,....hint....hint;)

closedown for night presented by Endeavours flag flying on the roof of the VAB;

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#139 11-03-2011 11:58am
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Endeavour set down just over 2 hours ago. Had a couple of stops along the way for hot bearings. She looks brand new,hardly a mark on her!

Sadly the sugar rush didn't stop me from dying a slow death around 02.30. Caught up with her before hard down this morning though.

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#140 11-03-2011 1:07pm
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#141 11-03-2011 3:56pm
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Well covered lads, affraid I was tucked up in bed for an early start.

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#142 11-03-2011 4:59pm
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Anyone get a causeway email?

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#143 11-03-2011 7:27pm
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Tours booked out today so unable to make it. (was up at 0530 to call them!) Will be back in May hopefully, will have it pre-booked then. This trip was uncertain up till Wed so couldn't prebook.

Might be able to spot a sat launch later tonight though......

Got some shots on the descent though:
Empty pad 39a
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tearbringer/5517581611/
Runway 15/33:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tearbringer/5518173656/in/photostream/
KSC:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tearbringer/5517581361/

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#144 11-03-2011 9:17pm
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Thank you for the coverage. All of you. Keep up the great work!

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#145 11-03-2011 9:20pm
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thecommander wrote: »

Anyone get a causeway email?

Ha! you made me check my e-mail for the millionth time. I think it is too soon Sir, according to my sources.

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#146 11-03-2011 9:45pm
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eilejh wrote: »

Ha! you made me check my e-mail for the millionth time. I think it is too soon Sir, according to my sources.

There is a post here that said he received an email and that tickets are on sale Mon at 9. Haven't had an email confirming success or failure yet so still hoping for good news! Had based myself in Orlando for all of last September for discovery's last launch before it was scrubbed, so hoping to catch this one next month.

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#147 11-03-2011 10:06pm
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Love ya Lynchie....despite your name.And after looking at your link, love the photo from Sarah showing End and the parking lot.

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#148 11-03-2011 10:15pm
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Not sure how to break the news to you lot.

Got a mail earlier inviting me to purchase tickets on Monday at 9et. Gives a one use password.

Not getting any hopes up, I remember the fiasco the last few times. Will let you know.

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#149 11-03-2011 10:24pm
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thecommander wrote: »

Not sure how to break the news to you lot.

Got a mail earlier inviting me to purchase tickets on Monday at 9et. Gives a one use password.

Not getting any hopes up, I remember the fiasco the last few times. Will let you know.

You darned well deserve it! Congratulations!!!

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#150 12-03-2011 3:30am
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Great pictures Tenger,thank you.
it is always the personal as opposed to press pics i enjoy so much.
good look to all who are hoping to get a ticket for STS-134.

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#151 12-03-2011 4:35am
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Well further proof that if you want something done,do it yarself :pac:

STS-134 Endeavour roll-out,the motion picture!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQIZ9r5aSD8

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