[retired_Monica65]

I've just finished a book about a fictional Apollo 19 mission called Ice, in which 2 of the astronauts are stranded on the moon after their ascent engine fails to fire.

It's not a bad read, but it's a "Christian Alternative History Novel", and there's quite a bit of "What's that book you're reading there Gary? Well I'm glad you asked Charles, it's a Bible!". But otherwise it's OK.

[retired_jshendel]

http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Photo/index.html

The Nasa site holds alot more info and pics than you might think when you have a good look. My favourite ever site now

[retired_Monica65]

Originally posted by Paul Bacon:
http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Gallery/Photo/index.html

The Nasa site holds alot more info and pics than you might think when you have a good look. My favourite ever site now

:cool: :thup:

[retired_jshendel]

At Launch Pad 39B, hypergolic propellant loading is being completed. Following a decision by Space Shuttle Program managers to remove and replace two Ku-band antenna actuator bolts in the forward section of the orbiter payload bay, workers are preparing access platforms and will complete the task over the weekend. The bolts will be replaced with longer versions to ensure adequate thread engagement. Ordnance installation is now scheduled for Sunday evening, pending completion of the bolt replacement.

[retired_jshendel]

Probably mentioned somewhere, but countdown begins this Thurs.

Nasa TV :cool:

[retired_jshendel]

On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, workers completed the difficult task of replacing bolts holding Atlantis' main communications antenna in place. The repair job required building a special platform so the workers could reach the top of the space shuttle's 60-foot-long payload bay. This enabled technicians to successfully remove two shorter bolts holding the antenna in place and install longer ones. Shuttle managers decided on Friday to change out the bolts as a precaution.

\o/

Still waiting for something else to go wrong, cant remember last time i saw a launch on time without some issue

[retired_simsim87]

It's okay Paul, they have 4 more days to find something wrong with it

[retired_jshendel]

Originally posted by mutu87:
It's okay Paul, they have 4 more days to find something wrong with it

All you can bet they bloody will

Nasa tvs coverage of the mission starts Sunday 10:30 ET (3:30 our time). Conincidently just after the Leeds v Sheff We match finishes. Nasa must of known

[retired_frogchickie]

Paul you are such a space-geek I thought I loved space, but you put me to shame.

Have you been to the Kennedy Space Center?

[retired_jshendel]

Originally posted by BoroPhil:
Paul you are such a space-geek I thought I loved space, but you put me to shame.

Have you been to the Kennedy Space Center?

I know

Nope never been, would love to go tho. Would love to see a launch, how easy is to get to one? Do you just turn up or need tickets or what