October 2007 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

Tani, Anderson Switch Crews
by Arthur Rowe 25 Oct '07

25 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *Tani, Anderson Switch Crews* 25 October 2007 STS-120 Hatch openingImage Above: Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson (left) welcomes STS-120 crew members aboard the International Space Station. Image credit: NASA TV TO VIEW IMAGE GO TO:http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html NASA Astronaut Daniel Tani has joined the Expedition 16 crew, replacing Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson. Tani arrived at the station as a member of Space Shuttle Discovery’s STS-120 crew earlier today. Discovery docked to the station at 8:40 a.m. EDT. + View docking animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous pitch maneuver animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View shuttle approaching the space station animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> He and Anderson officially swapped crews when his custom-made seat liner was swapped out in the Soyuz spacecraft docked to the station. Anderson is wrapping up a four-month stay aboard the station. He will return to Earth on Discovery, which is slated to undock Nov. 4. Tani is scheduled to leave the station later this year. Discovery also delivered the Harmony module, which will be attached to the station Friday. In addition, the STS-120 crew will conduct the first of five scheduled spacewalks Friday. STS-120 is the 23rd shuttle mission to visit the station. For the latest news and information on the STS-120 mission, visit the main shuttle page. + Read More <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html> + View crew daily timelines <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/timelines/index.html> + Read more about Expedition 16 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition16/index.ht…> + Read more about Expedition 15 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition15/index.ht…>

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Discovery at Space Station
by Arthur Rowe 25 Oct '07

25 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *Discovery at Space Station, Joint Operations Begin * 25 October 2007 Peggy Whitson and Pam MelroyImage Above: Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson (left) welcomes STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy aboard the International Space Station. Image credit: NASA TV: TO VIEW IMAGE GO TO:http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html The STS-120 crew entered the International Space Station for the first time after the hatches between the station and Space Shuttle Discovery opened at 10:39 a.m. EDT today. Space Shuttle Discovery and the STS-120 crew arrived at the International Space Station at 8:40 a.m., delivering a new module and crew member to the orbital outpost. One of the first major tasks was the station crew rotation. STS-120 Mission Specialist Daniel Tani switched places with Expedition 16 Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson, who wrapped up a four-month tour of duty as an Expedition crew member. Tani is scheduled to stay on the station until he returns to Earth with STS-122 later this year. Tani officially became a member of Expedition 16 when his custom-made seat liner was swapped out with Anderson’s in the Soyuz spacecraft docked to the station. Also, preparations will begin today for the first of five scheduled STS-120 spacewalks. The first spacewalk is set to kick off at 6:28 a.m. Friday. *Mission Information* + STS-120 Mission Overview <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html> + Harmony Node 2 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/behindscenes/harmony_payload.html> + Space Shuttle Discovery <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/discovery-in…>

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Discovery Arrives at Space Station
by Arthur Rowe 25 Oct '07

25 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *Discovery Arrives at Space Station, Joint Operations to Begin Soon* 25October 2007 Space Shuttle DiscoveryImage Above: Space shuttle Discovery performs a back-flip over the Atlantic Ocean about an hour before docking to the International Space Station. Image credit: NASA TV; TO VIEW IMAGE GO TO:http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html Space Shuttle Discovery and the STS-120 crew arrived at the International Space Station at 8:40 a.m. EDT, delivering a new module and crew member to the orbital outpost. The STS-120 astronauts and the station’s Expedition 16 crew will conduct pressure and leak checks before the hatches between the two spacecraft open about 10:30 a.m. After the crews greet each other, they will quickly begin joint operations. + View docking animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous pitch maneuver animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View shuttle approaching the space station animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> One of the first major tasks is the station crew rotation. STS-120 Mission Specialist Daniel Tani will switch places with Expedition 16 Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson, who will be wrapping up a four-month tour of duty as an Expedition crew member. Tani is scheduled to stay on the station until he returns to Earth with STS-122 later this year. Tani will officially become a member of Expedition 16 when his custom-made seat liner is swapped out with Anderson’s in the Soyuz spacecraft docked to the station. Also, preparations will begin today for the first of five scheduled STS-120 spacewalks. It is set to kick off at 6:28 a.m. Friday. *Mission Information* + STS-120 Mission Overview <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html> + Harmony Node 2 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/behindscenes/harmony_payload.html> + Space Shuttle Discovery <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/discovery-in…>

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Station Crew to Greet New Visitors Aboard Station
by Arthur Rowe 25 Oct '07

25 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *Station Crew to Greet New Visitors Aboard Station* 25 October 2007 iss015e36035 -- Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson Image Above: Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson works on a U.S. spacesuit inside the Quest Airlock. Image credit: NASA TO VIEW IMAGE GO TO:http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson and Flight Engineers Yuri Malenchenko and Clay Anderson will welcome a new set of visitors aboard the International Space Station today. Space Shuttle Discovery is slated to dock with the station at 8:33 a.m. EDT and the STS-120 crew will enter the station for the first time about 10:30 a.m. + View docking animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous pitch maneuver animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View shuttle approaching the space station animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> One of the first major tasks is the station crew rotation. STS-120 Mission Specialist Daniel Tani will switch places with Anderson, who will be wrapping up a four-month tour of duty as an Expedition crew member. Tani is scheduled to stay on the station until he returns to Earth with STS-122 later this year. The two crews will also begin joint operations to begin preparations for STS-120’s first spacewalk to continue the on-orbit construction of the station. A new station module, called Harmony, will be attached to the station and sets the stage for the arrival of new research laboratories. Five spacewalks are scheduled during Discovery’s stay at the station to attach Harmony and to relocate the station’s P6 truss and solar arrays. In addition to Harmony, Discovery is delivering supplies and equipment to the station. For the latest news and information on the STS-120 mission, visit the main shuttle page. + Read More <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html> + View crew daily timelines <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/timelines/index.html> + Read more about Expedition 16 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition16/index.ht…> + Read more about Expedition 15 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition15/index.ht…>

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STS-120 Crew Preparing for Docking
by Arthur Rowe 25 Oct '07

25 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C#31468 *STS-120 Crew Preparing for Docking* 15 October 2007 The STS-120 crew has begun rendezvous operations in preparation for a docking with the International Space Station at 8:33 a.m. EDT. About an hour before docking, Commander Pam Melroy and Pilot George Zamka will guide the shuttle through a back-flip maneuver that will allow the Expedition 16 crew to photograph the shuttle’s protective heat-resistant tiles. The imagery will be sent to engineers on Earth for analysis. + View docking animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View rendezvous pitch maneuver animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> + View shuttle approaching the space station animation <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> After Discovery docks, the shuttle and station crews will conduct pressure and leak checks before the hatches between the two spacecraft open at 10:33 a.m. The crews will greet each other and quickly begin joint operations. One of the first major tasks is the station crew rotation. STS-120 Mission Specialist Daniel Tani will switch places with Expedition 16 Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson, who will return to Earth on Discovery wrapping up a four-month tour of duty as an Expedition crew member. Tani is scheduled to stay on the station until he returns to Earth with STS-122 later this year. Also, preparations will begin today for the first of five scheduled STS-120 spacewalks. The first spacewalk is set to kick off at 6:28 a.m. Friday. *Mission Information* + STS-120 Mission Overview <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html> + Harmony Node 2 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/behindscenes/harmony_payload.html> + Space Shuttle Discovery <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/discovery-in…>

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STS-120 Crew Completes Heat Shield Inspection
by Arthur Rowe 24 Oct '07

24 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *Crew Completes Heat Shield Inspection* 24 October 2007 View of shuttle robotic armImage Above: Space shuttle Discovery's robotic arm with the attached boom extension is moved into position shortly after completion of the heat shield inspection. Image credit: NASA TO VIEW IMAGE GO TO:http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html The STS-120 crew members completed the day's scheduled inspections of Space Shuttle Discovery’s heat shield before noon EDT. They used Discovery’s robotic arm and an attached boom extension to check the spacecraft’s underside, nose cap and leading edges of the wings as well as hard to reach shuttle surfaces. The inspections are performed to check if any damage occurred to the heat shield during the climb to orbit that began when Discovery lifted off Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Over the next few days, engineers and flight controllers will analyze the data collected by the STS-120 crew. + Animation of heat shield inspections <javascript:watchNASAOnDemandTV('http://mfile.akamai.com/18566/wmv/etouchsyst2.download.akamai.com/18355/wm.…')> Throughout the day, the crew has been preparing for Thursday’s arrival at the International Space Station. The day's activities include the extension of the shuttle’s docking ring and the check out of tools they will use to rendezvous and link up with the station. Docking is scheduled to occur at 8:33 a.m. Thursday. Earlier today, the STS-120 crew checked out spacesuits to be used during the mission’s five scheduled spacewalks at the space station. One of the major objectives of the spacewalks is the temporary installation of the station’s newest component, the Node 2 module, also known as Harmony. In addition, the crew will relocate the station’s P6 truss and solar arrays. STS-120 is also delivering a new crew member to the station. *Mission Information* + STS-120 Mission Overview <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html> + Harmony Node 2 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/behindscenes/harmony_payload.html> + Space Shuttle Discovery <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/discovery-in…>

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STS-120 Crew to Inspect Heat Shield, Prepare for Docking
by Arthur Rowe 24 Oct '07

24 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *STS-120 Crew to Inspect Heat Shield, Prepare for Docking* 24 October 2007 Image Above: Space shuttle Discovery leaps from its launch pad Tuesday morning to start STS-120. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Scott Audette + View larger image <http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/170419main_sts120launch1.jpg> During its first full day in orbit, the STS-120 crew will inspect Space Shuttle Discovery’s heat shield and prepare for Thursday’s arrival at the International Space Station. Crew members will use Discovery’s robotic arm and orbiter boom extension to check out the spacecraft’s nosecap and the leading edges of its wings. The inspections are conducted to see if any damage occurred to the heat shield during the climb to orbit that began when Discovery lifted off at 11:38 a.m. EDT Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center, Fla. In preparation for Thursday’s activities, the crew will extend the shuttle’s docking ring and check out tools they will use to rendezvous and link up with the station. Discovery and its crew will arrive at the station at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The crew members are also slated to check out spacesuits they will use during the mission’s five scheduled spacewalks at the station. One of the major objectives of the spacewalks is the temporary installation of the station’s newest component, the Node 2 module, also known as Harmony. In addition, the crew will also relocate the station’s P6 truss and solar arrays. STS-120 is also delivering a new crew member to the station. *Mission Information* + STS-120 Mission Overview <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html> + Harmony Node 2 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/behindscenes/harmony_payload.html> + Space Shuttle Discovery <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/discovery-in…>

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-10-24 07:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 24 Oct '07

24 Oct '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-10-24 07:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Giosuè Carducci, Santa Marinella, I- 00058, Italy, direct via IZØLRI Successful Tue 2007-10-23 10:51 UTC 89 deg (***) IIS Deambrosis-Natta Sestri Levante I- 16039, Italy, and Faculty of Engineering, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, I-67040, Italy direct via IK1XHI and IZ6BAJ (***) Mon 2007-10-29 08:23 UTC 41 deg (***) Liceo Scientifico G.Galilei, Civitavecchia, Roma, Italy; ITI-LST Mottura Caltanisetta I-93100, Italy direct via IZØLSG and IT9YBA (***) Wed 2007-10-31 07:33 UTC 78 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 330. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 1. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-10-24 07:00 UTC. Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-10-24 07:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson KC5ZTD Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Clayton Anderson KD5PLA Expedition 16 future, on orbit, and chasing the ISS: Daniel Tani KD5DXE STS-120 10A on orbit and chasing the ISS (FE-2, Tani up) (Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski KC5RSY, Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli) ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

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EXP 16 AWAITS ARRIVAL OF DISCOVERY
by Arthur Rowe 23 Oct '07

23 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *Expedition 16 Awaits Arrival of Discovery, New Crew Member* 23 October 2007 With the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, the stage is set for changes at the International Space Station and for its crew. Discovery lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, Fla.’s Launch Pad 39A at 11:38 a.m. EDT Tuesday to begin a two-day chase of the station. The STS-120 mission will continue the on-orbit construction of the station with the delivery and installation of the Harmony module. Also traveling with STS-120 is a new Expedition 16 crew member, astronaut Daniel Tani, who will replace Flight Engineer Clayton Anderson. Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson, Flight Engineer Yuri Malenchenko and Anderson will make final preparations for STS-120’s arrival. Docking is set for 8:35 a.m. Thursday. Tani and Anderson are scheduled to switch crews later that day. For the latest news and information on the STS-120 mission, visit the main shuttle page. + Read More <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html> + View crew daily timelines <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/timelines/index.html> + Read more about Expedition 16 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition16/index.ht…> + Read more about Expedition 15 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition15/index.ht…>

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NASA Hails Smooth Launch
by Arthur Rowe 23 Oct '07

23 Oct '07

SUBMITTED BY ARTHUR N1ORC - AMSAT A/C #31468 *NASA Hails Smooth Launch* 23 October 2007 Image Above: Space shuttle Discovery leaps from its launch pad Tuesday morning to start STS-120. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Scott Audette + View larger image <http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/170419main_sts120launch1.jpg> NASA officials and launch managers were pleased Tuesday following a clean countdown and flawless launch of space shuttle Discovery from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launch Director Mike Leinbach said the launch team at NASA's Kennedy Space Center was able to study a potential problem of ice buildup without jeopardizing the shuttle while still launching on time. "It was one of the cleanest countdowns we've had since I've been launch director," Leinbach said. Discovery and its seven astronauts have a tight schedule that calls for placing the new Harmony segment to the International Space Station, moving a tower of solar arrays already in space to a new location and overseeing the station crew rotation that will see Discovery astronaut Dan Tani and station resident Clayton Anderson switch places. "(There is) just a tremendous set of challenges in front of us," said Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA's associate administrator for Space Operations. There won't be much time to savor the liftoff, though, because preparations are already under way to get Atlantis over to the launch pad for a Dec. 6 launch. "This is exactly what the (launch) teams have trained multiple years for," Gerstenmaier said. *Mission Information* + STS-120 Mission Overview <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html> + Harmony Node 2 <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/behindscenes/harmony_payload.html> + Space Shuttle Discovery <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/orbiters/discovery-in…>

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