STS-129 Shuttle Mission to the International Space Station Launches Monday 19:28 GMT

Mik3 · 16 Nov 2009 at 16:28

Whats the weather like? Looking forward to this.

Cosimo · 16 Nov 2009 at 16:35

simulatorman said:
The forecast is now showing 30% probability of cloud cover postponing the launch.

The astronauts have almost completed getting aboard Atlantis.

As above, the cloud cover is being monitored and we are still on for launch.

Under 2hrs 52 mins to go.

GJ02 · 16 Nov 2009 at 16:40

i get waiting for video when i press any of those links for streams ?
any ideas

any when i load links into mp11 i get mp11 stopped working !!!

Berserker · 16 Nov 2009 at 16:45

Probably a codec problem. Restart WMP11 between clicking the links though - it's more prone to locking up after you've had a stream fail.

Berserker · 16 Nov 2009 at 16:50

Cloud cover has just gone green (go for launch)

Cosimo · 16 Nov 2009 at 17:27

Stunning image of Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A last night:

The HIRES download.

Still "Green" and just under 2hrs to go.

GreatWaves · 16 Nov 2009 at 17:47

simulatorman said:
Stunning image of Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A last night:

Yeah the combined effect of twilight and the powerful spotlights is impressive... sort of surreal.

Housey · 16 Nov 2009 at 17:52

Love this sort of stuff, cheers for reminding me!

Gonzo0 · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:24

T-20mins and counting

Merlin5 · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:26

Gonzo0 said:
T-20mins and counting

Are they launching earlier than scheduled?

Blinkz · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:27

Well I know there are built in holds in the countdown, not sure when they are tho. They just released from a hold, I assume there will be another before launch.

2StepSteve · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:28

Vedeo keeps buffering badly here.. the joy of 50mbit.

Gonzo0 · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:29

Merlin5 said:
Are they launching earlier than scheduled?

Im assuming there is another hold before launch.

Blinkz · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:31

Here's the countdown 101 from nasa, it explains it all. Theres another hold at T-9 mins. Link here http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/countdown101.html

Blinkz · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:35

Theres T-9 holding and its going to be a 45min hold.

2StepSteve · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:40

lol working fine the video is now.. wireless couldn't cut it.

Hmm 45 minute hold thats a shame will tune in again when it gets closer!

Kazz · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:41

Grr, since formatting my HD a few weeks back, seems i can't stream this at all, just getting 'wmp cannot play this file'

. Any ideas?

Mik3 · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:44

Kazz said:
Grr, since formatting my HD a few weeks back, seems i can't stream this at all, just getting 'wmp cannot play this file' . Any ideas?

Videolan works try that, just copy http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1368163 and paste it in the network stream in Media tab.

Kazz · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:48

Mik3 said:
Videolan works try that, just copy http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll?id=1368163 and paste it in the network stream in Media tab.

Ah, thought there was something id forgotten to reinstall, thx

Merlin5 · 16 Nov 2009 at 18:56

I've got a great stream, but I'm popping out and am recording the launch with WM Capture. Records video fine, but won't record sound, realtek onboard soundcard doesn't seem to do it. One reason to reinstall the soundblaster card.