cocheese 0 #1 July 4, 2006 Rock it ! What a day for the most expensive bottle rocket. Wish i was in Florida today to see it. Cheers to NASA and all those involed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderCat 0 #2 July 4, 2006 Nice flight, heard the views are brilliant this time of year. Isn't there a British Guy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #3 July 4, 2006 I have got to admit...if I was on the crew I would be a bit nervous at this point, especially with the crack in the foam that they found..... I will be watching from my back porch....though it being a daytime launch I may or may not be able to see it...with the haze and clouds...night time launches are the BEST!!! I live about 250 miles away but I can see it quite nicely thanks to the after burners! Its an awesome sight!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 July 4, 2006 I think they might be offended if they knew you called those rocket thingies "after burners". I'm so space shuttle deprived. Never saw any of it live. And I'm Cocheese ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #5 July 4, 2006 Well I am almost sure that they are the after burners... But then again, I'm no rocket scientist. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #6 July 4, 2006 Awe you're a rocket scientist in my book. Just a different type of rocket you are an expert at servicing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,265 #7 July 4, 2006 Quote Well I am almost sure that they are the after burners... After burners go on jet engines. The shuttle just uses fecking massive rocketsDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #8 July 4, 2006 Yeah, yeah, yeah.....what he said.. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #9 July 4, 2006 Nervous!? Maybe... But everyone of the shuttle crews would sold their sister to launch a mission the day after Columbia bit the big one. Those guys and girls live for that shit like we live to skydive, every mission is very likely to be a disaster. Go shuttle crews! America, still the greatest country in the world! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #10 July 4, 2006 It cost me a case of beer, but it was well worth it. The guys at Skydive Deland did a great job of organizing it and keeping up with the countdown. The pilot (Brent) really did a great job of getting us in exact position at the exact moment. Looking out the right side I could see the glow of the engines when the green light came on. We exited, stabilized and turned to watch it climb through some low clouds. It was very cool to be in free fall watching the shuttle climb. The skydive was mostly geeking the camera, but it was fun. God Speed STS 121, come home safe. Cheers, MH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 July 4, 2006 <> - Yeap. - I do hope that he has a flask of Tea with him - safe home chaps. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #12 July 5, 2006 You suck .. That's awesome. Congratulations. Bastard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #13 July 5, 2006 WIsh you'd been there, it was fun. Not quite as cool as if it had been at Titusville, but we could still see it. Cheers, MH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #14 July 5, 2006 I remember a link (couple years back) with a schedule telling where and when the shuttle is visible from earth. Any help?? dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #15 July 5, 2006 We did a Shuttle Launch Load at Sebastian and had an awesome view at 15K...most of us did a high hop n pop. *Goosebumps* _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #16 July 5, 2006 heavens-above.com The next couple nights are going to be awesome for many people. STS 121 chasing the ISS across the sky. I hope you're in the right spot and have clear skies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #17 July 5, 2006 Quoteheavens-above.com The next couple nights are going to be awesome for many people. . I hope you're in the right spot and have clear skies. I'll google this into a language that people can understand - but could you explain for those that are google impaired?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #18 July 6, 2006 QuoteNervous!? Maybe... But everyone of the shuttle crews would sold their sister to launch a mission the day after Columbia bit the big one. Those guys and girls live for that shit like we live to skydive, every mission is very likely to be a disaster. Being hardnose here, I wonder if they signed an "Assumption Of Risk"? Part of me wonders why we worry so much about astronauts bouncing, when every year there are many more police, fire fighters, troops not coming home. Police, fire fighters, troops knew the risk when the signed up for the job...but usually we don't mourn the aforementioned line of duty deaths quite like we mourn a shuttle bouncing. I suspect this will not be a popular opinion, but I will connect my PC via a fiber link, kind of like an asbestos suit (and yes, quite a few people died not knowing the risks of mining, and working with asbestos.) Switching the copper cable for a fiber one now... (Yes, I am a geek.) (And most of all, I will mourn the passing of any astronauts who die, just like I mourn the passing of every fire fighter, police and soldier who dies in the line of duty.) J . . .Arch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #19 July 6, 2006 You have a point, but it's not necessary to point it out here or after Chili's post. Most of us are smarter and more compassionate than the trendy masses. Like i won't care if Michael Jackson dies or any President for example. Well i care, but i probably care more about my neighbor's dog than someone i never met. When a shuttle bounces, it hurts in that all the space whuffos now question the game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #20 July 6, 2006 For example, tonight for those living in Central Florida; The International Space Station will be flying overhead at 2224 until 2227. The Space Shuttle will fly overhead at 2215 until 2217. Google heavens-above.com Register yourself put in your location select which satellite you are interested in find the clicky thingy for ground track go outside at the appointed hour and marvel at how cool these things look when they fly over your house. Clear Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefal 0 #21 July 6, 2006 To see where the flybys will be you can also go to: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_States®ion=Kansas&city=Olathe (This is the link for my where I live, but you can change it for your location.) "Ignorance is bliss" and "Patience is a virtue"... So if you're stupid and don't mind waiting around for a while, I guess you can have a pretty good life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #22 July 6, 2006 17,500 miles per hour. Seventeen THOUSAND. I heard on the radio the other day, and I guess it's true, that if something went past you at that speed you wouldn't even see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #23 July 7, 2006 QuoteYou have a point, but it's not necessary to point it out here or after Chili's post. Cocheese, You put more thought into your reply than I put into my post. Looking back, I agree with you, posting it after Chili's post wasn't my best move, rather it was an attempted hijack, and thoughtless at best. Apologies Chili, and thanks for the post Cocheese. JArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
