Space Shuttle Atlantis set to launch

Tax Evader · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:32

For TV viewers - Fox News (Sky#510) are carrying it, starting in a few minutes (at time of writing). Not sure about the other news channels... I imagine Sky News will if Fox do.

Messiah Khan · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:43

I can see it.

Edit; Or I can see a bit of dust on the camera.

Rebelius · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:44

definitely it.

MeatLoaf · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:45

Was it at this point the other one broke up on re-entry?

Messiah Khan · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:46

Lol, you think they've got an echo.

Rebelius · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:46

just a bit

VaderDSL · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:46

messiah khan said:
Lol, you think they've got an echo.

lol!!!!

Messiah Khan · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:47

MeatLoaf said:
Was it at this point the other one broke up on re-entry?

Yup. but this one was checked for heatshield damage before re-entry.

seaviewuk · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:47

Great shots

Quite amazing to think this is unpowered!

VaderDSL · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:49

Bet the pilot could do this landing in his sleep

Messiah Khan · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:49

please fasten your seatbelts.

seaviewuk · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:50

Touch Down

Welcome home Atlantis

Messiah Khan · 22 Jun 2007 at 20:50

And its touchdown!

Spitfir3 · 22 Jun 2007 at 21:18

bah missed it.. saw them do the spacewalk/repairs live though... amazing stuff.