Shuttle Launch Visible tonight!

[calibos]

Shame the launch was scrubbed, but I did get to see the ISS go by

It looked like there was a smaller object a distance in front of it too, both appeared to be travelling at the same speed. Any ideas?

BTW, for tomorrow's launch, if you're streaming Nasa tv, there's a slightly higher quality feed available.

I think I read that its their rubbish. ie a progress resupply pod that delivered their last load of supplies then filled with rubbish and sent off on its merry way on a trajectory that will cause it to de-orbit and burn up in the atmosphere. The same fate will befall the current progress pod that is playing catch up with the ISS at the moment with the next load of supplies.

[Camkorn]

Wow sounds really exciting - I will be watching avidly!

Clare

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[ashenlight]

Looking good til a minute ago, they've gone red for lightning within 10 miles... predicting it'll pass away fingers crossed! I've had two coffees I'm staying with this one all night!

[beamish]

I'm with you all the way ! I can't see it being scrubbed but the launch window is V short approx' 5mins

[ashenlight]

You could cut the atmosphere with a knife in my bedroom... can't imagine what it's like down there! They must be sweating buckets.

[beamish]

just watched the ISS pass over AND spotted my first NLC's -XLNT !!

[ashenlight]

nice looking good for launch at the 9 minute hold now.

[Ibbo!]

Just hoping the weather plays ball

won't be seeing it here its cats and dogs

[ashenlight]

everyone blow that lightning storm away from the launch centre

[beamish]

got approx 12 mins for the Northside lightening to disappear or it'll be scrubbed I reckon

[gem2z]

Weather Remains Red

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:10:11 PM UTC+0100

Atmospheric conditions remain "no-go" for launch at this point because of a storm to the south of Kennedy. There is also a storm to the north that forecasters are watching carefully.

Not looking good yet again.

[gem2z]

Storm to the North

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:24:02 PM UTC+0100

A blossoming thunderstorm north of the launch pad is causing considerable concerns because it may not move out in time for a launch today. The countdown continues to pause as planned and controllers are still working toward a liftoff at 6:51 p.m.

got a little more time but not much - looking unlikely:mad:

[gem2z]

Weather Violates Second Rule

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:29:54 PM UTC+0100

Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters reports a violation of what's known as "the field mill rule" which determines the potential for lightning strikes.

[ashenlight]

oh NOT AGAIN. Those poor astronauts it must be such a disappointment for them. Fingers crossed for them....

[gem2z]

Lightning Warning Issued at Launch Pad

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:34:58 PM UTC+0100

Officials just issued a Phase I lightning warning for the Launch Complex 39 area.

Three Reds on Weather Forecast

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:32:38 PM UTC+0100

The weather conditions are evolving in the wrong direction for today's launch. Current conditions violate three weather criteria now, including lightning, restrictions on anvil clouds and the previously mentioned field mill violation.

[beamish]

Launch is scrubbed

[ashenlight]

Scrapped.

[gem2z]

Officials have scrubbed again for today - will now try again tomorrow.

Feel really sorry for them guys. It must be so frustrating.

[ashenlight]

I am full of coffee I'm going to be up all night lol!!

[beamish]

Steady

[barkis]

Looks like the launch is gong to be scrubbed again.

Lightning about. It did move away, then started to come back towards the launch site. Shame, but no risk taking here, and rightly so.

Ron.

[gem2z]

Launch re-scheduled for Wednesday. Weather better then. So fingers crossed for Wednesday night.

[Malthouse]

rescheduled, doh

[ashenlight]

just had a lovely view of the 12:27am ISS pass

[Malthouse]

hey ashenlight me too,

although the 11pm one before goes literally right over head, this one seems to go across to france a bit quick!