STS-117 Shuttle Launch

LordFerret · Post #1by **LordFerret** » 08.06.2007, 21:27

Join the party! Watch it live here...

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html

Hungry4info · Post #2by **Hungry4info** » 09.06.2007, 01:12

I am relieved the repaired tank gave the shuttle no problems. I don't expect the hail damage last March to affect Atlantis' re-entry, as all damaged tiles were replaced.

LordFerret · Post #3by **LordFerret** » 09.06.2007, 03:40

Yes, it was a good launch.

I've been watching the replays and views from within mission control, carefully checking all the screens to see if Celestia was visable. :lol:

I've not seen it yet.

LordFerret · Post #4by **LordFerret** » 09.06.2007, 03:52

Approx. 11:50pm EST the shuttle crew reports a 4 to 5 inch piece of 'insulation blanket' protruding up between the tiles (border of black and white tiles, up near nose?). I'm watching and listening to hear more on this.