STS-130 Shuttle Mission to the International Space Station Launches Sunday 09:39 GMT

Through the clouds they go.


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For those of you that missed it here is the full launch sequence in HD:


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This morning’s press conference:


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After a busy day the crew sleep period begins in less than half an hour.
 
That video is crazy, I realised that there is not concept of up or down, but that video spun me out a little. Imagine the amount of training you need to go through to get used to that.
 
simulatorman said:
It’s quite a shock when you see it first time around but then we don’t have the capability to build a 5 star science lab/hotel in space. :D

The ISS serves its purpose. If you have time take the long guided tour:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgBgmw-2U8c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-yIqxoMBVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srQdr6kGii4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lswCuvcA7YQ

:)
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Yeah its cool, i knew they would have lots of equipment and stuff, just wasn't quite sure how much of it they would have laying around, i think i would get a bit uneasy in there after awhile, id be worried about knocking something, those cables and pipes joining different modules also look a bit concerning, knowing it wouldn't be quick and easy to close a door if anything should happen, anyway thanks for the vids, taking a look now. :D
 
Not messy at all. They know where everything is (most of the time). Storage space a case of 'get it where you can' - especially when there has to be enough supplies for six people for six months - and that's everything they need to live and work - clothes, food, water, hygiene equipment, tools, experiments, spare parts, books/CDs/DVDs (for the off-duty time), etc. It's not like they can go visit the local Asda/Wal-Mart if there's something missing. :D
 
The crew are well into their second day in space. The day is being spent inspecting Endeavour's heat shield for any signs of launch damage, checking out the spacesuits and preparing equipment.


Flight Day 2 Plan:

• Endeavour’s Thermal Protection System Survey with Shuttle Robotic Arm/Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS)

• Extravehicular Mobility Unit Checkout

• Centerline Camera Installation

• Orbiter Docking System Ring Extension

• Orbital Maneuvering System Pod Survey

• Rendezvous tools checkout


A strange cargo is onboard. A piece of moon rock and a stone from the top of Mount Everest are heading for the ISS.


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Flight Day 3 Plan:

• Rendezvous with the International Space Station

• Rendezvous Pitch Maneuver Photography of Endeavour’s Thermal Protection System by Williams and Kotov of the Expedition 22 crew

• Docking to Harmony/Pressurized Mating Adapter-2

• Hatch Opening and Welcoming

• Canadarm2 grapple of OBSS and handoff to Shuttle robotic arm


It’s been a busy day and the shuttle docked with the ISS just under four hours ago and the crew are now aboard the ISS.



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simulatorman said:
Well you don’t have long to wait as it is only five weeks away on the 18th of March. How have you got the option for the tickets?
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The rules seem to imply I'll only get to see it from NASA Causeway (best viewing place there is short of being a NASA employee/VIP) if it goes on the 18th, but would get one additional chance from the Visitor Complex if it didn't.

With STS-130 the latter would apply since the Causeway tickets were sold for the first attempt.

You can't see the launch pad from KSCVC. You can from the Causeway. I doubt I'll see it from either given my eyesight - but you can bet I'll hear and feel it. If I get any pics, I'll gladly post them (won't be as good as NASA pics, obviously).
 
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