NASA: STS-130 Launch

[phlatwound]

Launch Preparations Remain on Schedule

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:55:51 AM CST

Preparations for space shuttle Endeavour's launch remain on schedule. The rotating service structure was rolled away from Endeavour this morning, completing the move at 8:39 a.m. EST.

Weather remains forecast 80 percent "go" for Sunday's 4:39 a.m. launch.

Countdown coverage on NASA TV and NASA's Launch Blog begins at 11:30 p.m. tonight.


NASA - Space Shuttle

 

[long_time_DNC]

I'll have to set a timer for this one...

 

[Pismire]

Timer set on HQ5. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Tron]

Low clouds unexpectedly moved in and forced a scrub for at least 24 hours...

Now to reset for the Superbowl... What a busy TV weekend...

 

[Pismire]

That sucks. I have 1 1/2 hours of junk recorded. Delete.

 

[Pismire]

C/P from Nasa.gov
Mission managers gave the "go" for filling space shuttle Endeavour's external fuel tank, which began at 6:50 p.m. EST. The process should take approximately three hours. There is a 60 percent chance of favorable weather for tomorrow's launch time at 4:14 a.m. EST.

 

[Pismire]

Not looking good...

We currently are "red" or "no go" for launch due to the low cloud ceiling.

 

[Tron]

STS-130, space shuttle Endeavour and its crew launched this morning at 3:14 a.m. Central, and is safely in orbit and in the sleep shift. Good Luck and Godspeed, Endeavour!

 

[kirara386]

I didn't watch it on TV, but I stepped outside and got to see it go up. Kept a visual on it for about ten minutes before it finally went below the horizon. I'm about 200 miles from the launch site so it's not as spectacular as being there but still an interesting site.

 

[long_time_DNC]

Very nice launch (DVR'd it)!! I hope all goes well on their mission. Way to go, Endeavour!