Night Shuttle launch

[ejp52]

Date: Aug. 24 +
Mission: STS-128
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - Launch Pad 39A
Launch Time: 1:58 a.m. EDT
Description: Space shuttle Discovery will use a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module to carry experiment and storage racks to the International Space Station.
Truman Rec center for viewing. :beer3:
Edit to add: The 24th is a Monday,so I guess we need to be there late Sunday night?

[Whalen]

Date: Aug. 24 +
Mission: STS-128
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - Launch Pad 39A
Launch Time: 1:58 a.m. EDT
Description: Space shuttle Discovery will use a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module to carry experiment and storage racks to the International Space Station.
Truman Rec center for viewing. :beer3:


Woo hoo!
Pajama Party:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[KathieI]

I'll bring the insect repellent and some apple pie... That will get Eddie there and F16, that I know for sure....

[nONIE]

Kath,

are Eddie and f16 into insect repellent these days? :1rotfl:

[KathieI]

LMAO!! OH Nonie, I had no idea how that read.... Sorry!!!
Don't know about the repellent but I do know they are into apple pie!!! :1rotfl:

[F16 1UB]

You're cruisin - At least I hope you are. Get down here. Kathie needs rescued. As for FOOD, especially warm apple pie, I'm there. When you have a wife that can't spill milk on Corn Flakes, I appreciate the fine cuisine.

Saw a rocket this morning go up at 6:35. USAF GPS satellite launched from the Cape. It was fantastic. Clear view of the whole thing. Stood in my front yard.

I will be at Truman for the shuttle launch. Come join us. May even bring Teddy.

[katezbox]

You're cruisin - At least I hope you are. Get down here. Kathie needs rescued. As for FOOD, especially warm apple pie, I'm there. When you have a wife that can't spill milk on Corn Flakes, I appreciate the fine cuisine.

Saw a rocket this morning go up at 6:35. USAF GPS satellite launched from the Cape. It was fantastic. Clear view of the whole thing. Stood in my front yard.

I will be at Truman for the shuttle launch. Come join us. May even bring Teddy.


Teddy would be a big draw (in addition to the main event)... but, alas, we will be in MAINE....

[ejp52]

I'll bring the insect repellent and some apple pie... That will get Eddie there and F16, that I know for sure....


TEASE! :loco:

[KathieI]

I will be at Truman for the shuttle launch. Come join us. May even bring Teddy.

If Teddy comes, I'll need to make 2 pies.. OMG, that dawg is gorgeous!! and hungry...

[golf2140]

You're cruisin - At least I hope you are. Get down here. Kathie needs rescued. As for FOOD, especially warm apple pie, I'm there. When you have a wife that can't spill milk on Corn Flakes, I appreciate the fine cuisine.

Saw a rocket this morning go up at 6:35. USAF GPS satellite launched from the Cape. It was fantastic. Clear view of the whole thing. Stood in my front yard.

I will be at Truman for the shuttle launch. Come join us. May even bring Teddy.

Are teddies optional wear !!!!!!!!!!

[F16 1UB]

Someone mention apple pies? I especially like the mini frozen ones from Sams. The little ones that you nuke in the microwave. Yeah - the ones that F16 left on the counter to cool. All 8 of them were delicious. Thanks - Teddy !!!

Bring the apple pie/s & we'll be at Truman. I can almost dream of them now.

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/F16-1UB/?action=edit&current=DSCF2548.jpg

[ejp52]

Date: Tuesday Aug. 25
Mission: STS-128
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - Launch Pad 39A
Launch Time: 1:36 a.m. EDT

Link to countdown clock http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html

[ejp52]

I wonder if the cloud cover is going to clear? :shrug:

[ejp52]

Hatch Closed as Weather Concerns Grow
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:40:26 PM EDT

Technicians have closed and latched the hatch on space shuttle Discovery this evening in preparation for launch at 1:36 a.m. EDT. The seven astronauts inside the shuttle can get out quickly in the unlikely event of an emergency. While those steps are taken at the pad, the weather forecast has worsened, and meteorologists now predict a 40 percent chance of acceptable conditions at launch time. The weather teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Johnson Space Center will watch conditions carefully during the countdown. There is about two hours left in the countdown for the weather to improve and storms to dissipate in the area.:swear:

[ejp52]

Poor Weather Scrubs Tuesday Launch Try
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:28:32 AM EDT

The launch attempt for space shuttle Discovery was called off Tuesday morning because of poor weather in the area. The launch team will make another attempt Wednesday morning at 1:10 a.m. EDT.

[KathieI]

Wow, were you 3 guys at Truman Rec Center to see it??? (F16, Eddie and Teddy of course)?? I forgot to set my alarm, I was coming in my jammies... :22yikes:

[Hawkwind]

Wow, were you 3 guys at Truman Rec Center to see it??? (F16, Eddie and Teddy of course)?? I forgot to set my alarm, I was coming in my jammies... :22yikes:

16 and Teddy are still there waiting for apple pie to be delivered.

[KathieI]

16 and Teddy are still there waiting for apple pie to be delivered.

Shup Hawk!! I was hoping no one would remember. I should have known that you would blow the whistle on me. :rant-rave:

Well, it was scrubbed so I have one more day to make the pie...

[F16 1UB]

Mission scrubbed due to broken valve 1800 hrs. 8/25/09

[katezbox]

Thanks F16

Just got in from Maine - got up at 04:30 this morning -so will be sad to miss the launch but look forward to the sleeeepppppppp.

[zcaveman]

Does anyone have the URL of a website that has the countdown clock? The one I use must have gotten rid of the clock because I cannot find it anywhere.

[earickis]

Try this link at NASA:
http://countdown.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/cdt/

[ejp52]

The decision moved Discovery's liftoff to Friday at 11:59 p.m. EDT to begin the STS-128 mission to the International Space Station.
Link has Shuttle clock on the right side of page. :beer3:

[ejp52]

29 MINUTES TILL LAUNCH :crap2:

[KathieI]

OMG, what a sight. It was wonderful... Saw it from my back yard. I'm sure Eddie or F16 will post some pictures, perfect night to see the whole launch. I watched it from my back yard. It was fantastic!!!!!

[ejp52]

OMG, what a sight. It was wonderful... Saw it from my back yard. I'm sure Eddie or F16 will post some pictures, perfect night to see the whole launch. I watched it from my back yard. It was fantastic!!!!! I was at Truman with my fork. :shrug: :jester:

[KathieI]

LOL, did you want me to come there in my jammies to feed you some apple pie???? I told you I'll bake one for your birthday.....

[F16 1UB]

I was at Havana Golf Course with bunches of others. No camera. Launch coverage on NASA Station better than I could provide. Just awesome. Strange though, I didn't hear anyone ask where it was going. Inside joke. :evil6:

[KathieI]

That's cause Nonie wasn't there...... we all know it was going to
WALMART!!!!

[Peggy D]

Was that the most awesomest (is that a word?) thing you've ever seen? I could see it from our backyard too.

So cool

[F16 1UB]

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

Although the next launch isn't a shuttle, it may still be visible from TV. Time is between 8-9 PM on Sep 15. Keep checking back on the schedule for updates. It will be dark so if Mom Nature cooperates on cloud cover....