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 Oct 28 2005, 05:22 PM
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This topic is for posts concerning to any preparation of Phoenix Lander Mission to Mars programmed to launch on August 2007 (less than 2 years... but the time will fly)
http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/future/phoenix.html Overview The Phoenix mission is the first chosen for NASA's Scout program, an initiative for smaller, lower-cost, competed spacecraft. Named for the resilient mythological bird, Phoenix uses a lander that was intended for use by 2001's Mars Surveyor lander prior to its cancellation. It also carries a complex suite of instruments that are improved variations of those that flew on the lost Mars Polar Lander. Canada Will Land Instrument On Mars To Study Weather http://www.spacedaily.com/news/mars-future-05t.html Rodolfo |
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Aug 4 2007, 01:25 AM
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Yesterday's prelaunch press conference is archived on the invaluable SPACE MULTIMEDIA site, which has emerged as a crucial resource for devotees of nasa press briefings, even though its main focus seems to be shuttle and ISS operations.
For me there were two highlights: (i) meeting Chuck Dovale, who I gather alternates as launch director with Omar Baez, who led the New Horizons launch, and (ii) learning a little about the way the launch "instant" times can be manipulated (in this case, scheduling the launch for the morning, when the weather's better) by varying the coast time between the second stage firings. TTT EDIT: Baez also figures in one of the many insightful vignettes which make Roving Mars such an instructive as well as entertaining book. pp. 210-211. |
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Aug 4 2007, 01:57 AM
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Hmm. Does anyone know why the tower hasn't retracted yet?
EDIT: Nevermind. Lightning reported 50 miles southeast of the launch pad...said to be drifting north. http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/forums/th...91&posts=99 -------------------- 2011 JPL Tweetup photos: http://www.rich-parno.com/aa_jpltweetup.html
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Aug 4 2007, 02:31 AM
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Yeah, that's the problem with Florida; lightning's usually no more than 50 nm from anywhere, all the time.
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Aug 4 2007, 02:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 540 Joined: 25-October 05 From: California Member No.: 535 |
MST rollback taking place now!
-------------------- 2011 JPL Tweetup photos: http://www.rich-parno.com/aa_jpltweetup.html
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Aug 4 2007, 04:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-November 04 From: Dublin, Ireland Member No.: 113 |
The ISS made a wonderful appearance in the western sky as we were waiting for the roll-back. I see from Calsky that the ISS will be visible right behind the pad at liftoff this morning. Anyone got good contacts in the TsUP who could warn the crew to watch out ?? Should be an amazing sight from both the ground and orbit !
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Aug 4 2007, 05:24 AM
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watch here
http://countdown.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/ |
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