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Live Video: Space Shuttle Launch
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T-3 Hours and Counting; Crew Appears Shortly
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:10:15 PM GMT
The countdown to launch of space shuttle Endeavour has resumed following the T-3-hour built-in hold. The STS-127 astronauts are expected to walk out of their crew quarters in a few minutes. After waving to a gathering crowd of well-wishers, they'll climb aboard the silver-colored Astrovan for the ride out to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.
Weather at Kennedy remains at 60-percent chance for favorable weather for an early-evening liftoff at 6:03 p.m. Storms in the area are forecast to move away by launch time as the East coast seabreeze moves to the west. Launch managers and weather officers are in frequent contact and are monitoring conditions closely.
Tanking operations are complete and Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:10:15 PM GMT
The countdown to launch of space shuttle Endeavour has resumed following the T-3-hour built-in hold. The STS-127 astronauts are expected to walk out of their crew quarters in a few minutes. After waving to a gathering crowd of well-wishers, they'll climb aboard the silver-colored Astrovan for the ride out to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.
Weather at Kennedy remains at 60-percent chance for favorable weather for an early-evening liftoff at 6:03 p.m. Storms in the area are forecast to move away by launch time as the East coast seabreeze moves to the west. Launch managers and weather officers are in frequent contact and are monitoring conditions closely.
Tanking operations are complete and Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.
STS-127 Astronauts Reach Launch Pad 39A
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:30:04 PM GMT
Space shuttle Endeavour's seven astronauts have arrived at Launch Pad 39A, where they'll strap into their seats in the crew module one at a time with the assistance of the closeout crew.
The countdown continues smoothly this afternoon. Weather at Kennedy remains at a 60-percent chance of favorable weather for launch this evening. Storms in the area are forecast to move away by launch time as the East coast seabreeze moves to the west. Launch managers and weather officers are in frequent contact and are monitoring conditions closely.
Tanking operations are complete and Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:30:04 PM GMT
Space shuttle Endeavour's seven astronauts have arrived at Launch Pad 39A, where they'll strap into their seats in the crew module one at a time with the assistance of the closeout crew.
The countdown continues smoothly this afternoon. Weather at Kennedy remains at a 60-percent chance of favorable weather for launch this evening. Storms in the area are forecast to move away by launch time as the East coast seabreeze moves to the west. Launch managers and weather officers are in frequent contact and are monitoring conditions closely.
Tanking operations are complete and Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Astronauts All Aboard
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:37:58 PM GMT
All seven STS-127 astronauts are strapped into space shuttle Endeavour's crew module and are ready for the final few hours of today's countdown at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
While the countdown is proceeding smoothly, there are several weather issues the launch team is monitoring. The Eastern Range is "red" due to anvil clouds, cumulus clouds, field mills and lightning. Storms to the northwest of the launch area are expected to dissipate, while a system northeast of Kennedy also is being closely watched. Overall, the forecast calls for a 60-percent chance of favorable weather by launch time.
With the astronauts safely aboard, the launch pad closeout crew is making preparations to close Endeavour's side hatch.
Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:37:58 PM GMT
All seven STS-127 astronauts are strapped into space shuttle Endeavour's crew module and are ready for the final few hours of today's countdown at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
While the countdown is proceeding smoothly, there are several weather issues the launch team is monitoring. The Eastern Range is "red" due to anvil clouds, cumulus clouds, field mills and lightning. Storms to the northwest of the launch area are expected to dissipate, while a system northeast of Kennedy also is being closely watched. Overall, the forecast calls for a 60-percent chance of favorable weather by launch time.
With the astronauts safely aboard, the launch pad closeout crew is making preparations to close Endeavour's side hatch.
Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Weather Appears to Improve
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:41:45 PM GMT
The weather trend is improving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Earlier today, cumulus clouds, anvil clouds and lightning caused the Eastern Range to go "red" on several weather rules, meaning those conditions were a violation of launch safety rules. But Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has advised Launch Director Pete Nickolenko that the range now is "green" on all constraints. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:41:45 PM GMT
The weather trend is improving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Earlier today, cumulus clouds, anvil clouds and lightning caused the Eastern Range to go "red" on several weather rules, meaning those conditions were a violation of launch safety rules. But Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has advised Launch Director Pete Nickolenko that the range now is "green" on all constraints. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
T-20 Minutes and Holding
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:50:32 PM GMT
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, countdown clocks are holding at T-20 minutes for a duration of 10 minutes. The weather trend is improving, and space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Earlier today, cumulus clouds, anvil clouds and lightning caused the Eastern Range to go "red" on several weather rules, meaning those conditions were a violation of launch safety rules. But Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has advised Launch Director Pete Nickolenko that the range now is "green" on all constraints. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:50:32 PM GMT
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, countdown clocks are holding at T-20 minutes for a duration of 10 minutes. The weather trend is improving, and space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Earlier today, cumulus clouds, anvil clouds and lightning caused the Eastern Range to go "red" on several weather rules, meaning those conditions were a violation of launch safety rules. But Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has advised Launch Director Pete Nickolenko that the range now is "green" on all constraints. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
Endeavour Launch Countdown Resumes
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:03:47 PM GMT
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, countdown clocks are counting once more. There is one more hold this afternoon at the T-9-minute mark. The weather trend is improving, and space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Earlier today, cumulus clouds, anvil clouds and lightning caused the Eastern Range to go "red" on several weather rules, meaning those conditions were a violation of launch safety rules. But Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has advised Launch Director Pete Nickolenko that the range now is "green" on all constraints. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:03:47 PM GMT
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, countdown clocks are counting once more. There is one more hold this afternoon at the T-9-minute mark. The weather trend is improving, and space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
Earlier today, cumulus clouds, anvil clouds and lightning caused the Eastern Range to go "red" on several weather rules, meaning those conditions were a violation of launch safety rules. But Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters has advised Launch Director Pete Nickolenko that the range now is "green" on all constraints. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
T-9 Minutes and Holding
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:09:54 PM GMT
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, countdown clocks are holding at T-9 minutes. This is today's final built-in hold and is scheduled to last 45 minutes. Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
There are no technical issues being reported by the launch team, and weather conditions continue to improve. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point. At this point, weather is "go" on all constraints.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:09:54 PM GMT
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, countdown clocks are holding at T-9 minutes. This is today's final built-in hold and is scheduled to last 45 minutes. Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven astronauts are awaiting liftoff at 6:03 p.m. EDT.
There are no technical issues being reported by the launch team, and weather conditions continue to improve. Storms to the northwest have dissipated, while a system to the northeast is not interfering with the countdown at this point. At this point, weather is "go" on all constraints.
The astronauts are strapped into Endeavour's crew module. Once the launch pad closeout crew closed and latched Endeavour's side hatch for flight, they finished up their work in the pad's environmentally controlled White Room before departing to a roadblock a safe distance away.
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