I know that I seem to have a Space Shuttle complex going on, but I just love watching this stuff. I just never get tired of it! 
Anyway, this weekend sees another launch of the Shuttle, this time it's Endeavour's turn. Mission STS-130 takes off 09.39am on Sunday 7th of February. For a video of Edeavour rolling out to the lauch pad, click this link. http://anon.nasa-global.edgesuite.net/anon.nasa-global/ksc/ksc_010710_sts130_rollout.asx&_id=220141&_title=STS-130%3A%20Endeavour%20Rollout&_tnimage=416351main_ksc_010710_sts130_rollout-t.gif]Endeavor Rollout[/url]
Here's a countdown clock and Mission Calendar. Click here for a brief summary of the upcoming mission and relevant links.
Essentially, they're taking something large (called Tranquillity Node 3) to the International Space Station. According to the Wiki page, the node contains the most advanced life support systems ever flown in space, (i.e. a tiolet!
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There will be a few other things happening, like three space walks, so the best way to keep abreast of things is by checking out this schedule for NASA TV.
The launch coverage starts at 4.30am on Sunday, so you might want to set your alarms! Don't worry though, the launch is at 9.39am, so the sleepy heads can sleep in!
There are only a hand-full of Shuttle missions remaining, before the Shuttle fleet is retired. History in the making, again brought to you by NASA, via Clip_the_Apex!
For any NASA/ISS buffs, here's a Launch Manifest of future missions.
Anyway, this weekend sees another launch of the Shuttle, this time it's Endeavour's turn. Mission STS-130 takes off 09.39am on Sunday 7th of February. For a video of Edeavour rolling out to the lauch pad, click this link. http://anon.nasa-global.edgesuite.net/anon.nasa-global/ksc/ksc_010710_sts130_rollout.asx&_id=220141&_title=STS-130%3A%20Endeavour%20Rollout&_tnimage=416351main_ksc_010710_sts130_rollout-t.gif]Endeavor Rollout[/url]
Here's a countdown clock and Mission Calendar. Click here for a brief summary of the upcoming mission and relevant links.
Essentially, they're taking something large (called Tranquillity Node 3) to the International Space Station. According to the Wiki page, the node contains the most advanced life support systems ever flown in space, (i.e. a tiolet!
)There will be a few other things happening, like three space walks, so the best way to keep abreast of things is by checking out this schedule for NASA TV.
The launch coverage starts at 4.30am on Sunday, so you might want to set your alarms! Don't worry though, the launch is at 9.39am, so the sleepy heads can sleep in!
There are only a hand-full of Shuttle missions remaining, before the Shuttle fleet is retired. History in the making, again brought to you by NASA, via Clip_the_Apex!
For any NASA/ISS buffs, here's a Launch Manifest of future missions.
