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[mike1973]

Looks like we might go!

 

[charper1]

At 7:50PM local time they are "weather green" for launch and at T-12:00 and counting. At T-9:00 there will be about a 45m countdown hold as normal. so at least 55m until launch if the weather holds. So that should be around 7:45PM ET/4:45PM PT; correct?

 

[rockymtnhigh]

At 7:50PM local time they are "weather green" for launch and at T-12:00 and counting. At T-9:00 there will be about a 45m countdown hold as normal. so at least 55m until launch if the weather holds. So that should be around 7:45PM ET/4:45PM PT; correct?

Yup! 54 minutes to go. I was using the "real-time" countdown since T-20 or T-9 doesn't do much for getting the DVR ready!!!

Fingers and toes are now officially crossed for launch!

 

[charper1]

Hmm @ the top of the hour he just said "about 23:00 left on the built-in hold" that plus 9:00 would be about 30:00 after the hour for launch?

Did I hear him correctly?

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Hmm @ the top of the hour he just said "about 23:00 left on the built-in hold" that plus 9:00 would be about 30:00 after the hour for launch?

Did I hear him correctly?

I wasn't watching so I don't know, but the launch is supposed to be at 8:47; NASA.gov says 41 minutes and counting... heading to the tv now!!

 

[charper1]

Cool, I am think the TV announcer goofed the time readout as 23 instead of 33, or I can't hear.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

I see NASA.tv is on, but HdNet is showing hockey right now.

 

[charper1]

I guess the launch delay screwed their programming sched. at 8:00 PM ET - NHL on HDNet
Chicago Blackhawks @ Minnesota Wild so maybe they will break into the "RHPS" to show the launch and then switch to the NHL.

 

[charper1]

EDIT: Just read this:

Note: Live coverage of the shuttle launch continues during the first period break of the NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks & Minnesota Wild. If the shuttle launch happens during the second period of the hockey game, hockey viewers will see the launch during the break after the second period.

For Canada --- HDNet brings viewers in Canada uninterrupted NASA coverage from 7 PM - 9 PM ET.

They are also discussing wind issues at the launch. 47: after the hour for launch if it holds.

 

[charper1]

Well T-6:00 and counting so it looks like a GO

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Launch control said Go for launch;

Damn HdNet.... hockey has 1:30 left in the half; 4 minutes to launch.

 

[charper1]

They need a HDNet Alt channel for just this sort; They will have a full HD replay I read or a small delay if it goes before hockey is in a break.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

I agree - a HdNet Alt channel is needed.

They came on with 2:47 seconds to launch!!! Pheww.. there goes the beanie cap!

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Amazing sight to see -- but could they have washed their camera?

 

[mike1973]

Spec-freekin-tacular! But yeah, dirty camera!

 

[charper1]

Maybe it was something that landed or developed on the lens after they must clear away.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

The shot from the external fuel tank is cool, but not as impressive as during the day.

I am waiting for a replay of the launch from one of their other cameras.

 

[mike1973]

Yeah, the green flares are cool from the tank cam

 

[charper1]

Yep, I like the day shots. Did any of you read why the night launch was so important?

 

[rockymtnhigh]

The other launch perspective was nice. Once it got above the smoke, it was fantastic!!!

They are now back to hockey...


It was fun watching the launch with you guys!