tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6330429346873706092024-02-07T04:43:26.095-08:00Orlando SpaceNews and Information on NASA activities pertinent to Orlando Visitors.Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-30132308234764014202012-09-17T04:30:00.001-07:002012-09-17T04:30:08.458-07:00Postponed Endeavour Flight to Los Angeles<p>As we first mentioned on Wednesday 22nd August 2012 the retired Space Shuttle Endeavour was due to begin it’s final journey to Los Angeles today, because of bad weather the flight by a carrier aircraft has been postponed until tomorrow September 18th.</p> <p>More info at… <a href="http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/endeavour-fly-out.aspx">http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/endeavour-fly-out.aspx</a></p> <p>Need help finding out information on Orlando and how to get around? Look here - <a href="http://www.orlando-maps.info/">http://www.orlando-maps.info/</a></p> <p>Or ask via. this page - <a href="http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/">http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-51690358219378109142012-08-22T05:03:00.001-07:002012-08-22T05:03:19.722-07:00Sad farewell to Endeavour Space Shuttle from Florida<p>The retired space shuttle Endeavour will be moving to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, California on September 17th 2012 it will be taken by the shuttle carrier aircraft.</p> <p>You can view this event at the Visitor Complex at The Kennedy Space Center.</p> <p>More info at….<a href="http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/endeavour-fly-out.aspx">http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/endeavour-fly-out.aspx</a></p> <p>Need help finding out information on Orlando and how to get around? Look here - <a href="http://www.orlando-maps.info/">http://www.orlando-maps.info/</a></p> <p>Or ask via. this page - <a href="http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/">http://orlandoqna.blogspot.com/</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-23082040935076310482012-05-22T03:56:00.001-07:002012-05-22T03:56:49.062-07:00Second Attempt to Launch SpaceX Dragon Capsule Successful.<p>The original launch of the SpaceX Dragon capsule was postponed but it has now safely begun it’s journey to the International Space Station, where in 2 days it should reach it’s destination and begin procedures to offload it’s cargo to the astronauts currently on board the space Station.</p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-67655495163454881172012-05-18T04:14:00.001-07:002012-05-18T04:14:24.617-07:00Launch of SpaceX Capsule in Florida.<p>On May 19th 2012 a new commercial spacecraft will be launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Florida. The SpaceX’s Dragon capsule will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket with the intention of flying to the International Space Station. It will then return to the Pacific Ocean once the mission is completed. For more information on this historic event please got to……</p> <p><a href="http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/event.aspx?id=5a006089-1d82-4e1d-a3e8-e150d642ac6f">http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/event.aspx?id=5a006089-1d82-4e1d-a3e8-e150d642ac6f</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-33164359447371743632009-06-16T07:33:00.001-07:002009-06-16T07:33:52.953-07:00STS-127 ‘good to go’ Wednesday 17th June 2009<p>NASA have re-jigged the launce schedules and moved the departure of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter  to June 18th.</p> <p>Endeavour will now fly as STS-127 at 5:40 a.m. EDT Wednesday.</p> <p>With sunrise on Wednesday at 06:28 am it should be a spectacular dawn launch. <br /> <br />More from CBS News <a title="STS-127 06/17/09" href="http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html" target="_blank">here…</a></p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:1f6cef25-4ea9-4f97-a15a-95a91e801869" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/NASA" rel="tag">NASA</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Space+Shuttle" rel="tag">Space Shuttle</a></div> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-29741671882113556082009-06-13T01:59:00.001-07:002009-06-13T10:28:46.237-07:00STS-127 June 13th 2009 launch scrubbed<p>Gaseous Hydrogen leak causes delay to Wednesday maybe next Saturday. More when we know…</p> <p><a title="http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html" href="http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html">http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/current.html</a></p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:674c6fea-dc90-44bc-9364-7093b4db6c76" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Flickr Tags: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/NASA" rel="tag">NASA</a>,<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/Space+Shuttle" rel="tag">Space Shuttle</a></div> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-42167755269439218852009-06-10T06:49:00.001-07:002009-06-10T06:51:04.148-07:00Looking good for Space Shuttle STS-127<p>There is an 80% chance of acceptable weather on all three possible launch days Saturday June 13th 2009, Sunday and Monday at 07:17 EST. Endeavour will carry a 7 person crew for a 16-day five-spacewalk mission servicing the International Space Station on ISS Assembly Flight 2J/A.</p> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-127">STS-127 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a></p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:d1857062-61ba-43d1-83b8-4faa425f196b" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Flickr Tags: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/NASA" rel="tag">NASA</a>,<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/Shuttle" rel="tag">Shuttle</a></div> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-62260024303615357212009-05-26T09:39:00.001-07:002009-05-26T09:40:59.767-07:00Space Shuttle Endeavour readies to fly STS-127<p>Endeavour will be moved from Launch Pad 39B to pad 39A on May 30. <br />Launch of STS-127 is currently planned for 13th June 2009 at 07:17am EDT.</p> <p><a title="http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2009/may/HQ_M09-092_STS-127_Roll_Around_TCDT.html" href="http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2009/may/HQ_M09-092_STS-127_Roll_Around_TCDT.html">http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2009/may/HQ_M09-092_STS-127_Roll_Around_TCDT.html</a></p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:319f67d8-2df8-4fd6-b3bf-ec11e26b5985" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">Flickr Tags: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/NASA" rel="tag">NASA</a>,<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/Space+Shuttle" rel="tag">Space Shuttle</a>,<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tags/Orlando" rel="tag">Orlando</a></div> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-21770452073646490402009-05-11T04:18:00.001-07:002009-05-11T04:18:31.416-07:00God’s Speed to STS-125<p>Looks like STS-125 is ‘good to go’ for later today. With the exiting image of Endeavour standing by on Launch Complex (Pad) 39b as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-400" target="_blank">STS-400</a>.</p> <p><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjV3LWSVew1BgMODuKDbnVobJQOe1K043M6EeOVvGpzgEDPRPtG1zpIuvepkLO7jSa1MNO_Gumzl9aH3_t_nhNKYdy33o1ThEogqjPhi8px0qopVsQhFz-VSDJ4GOCkXViO9VpmbR9D4/[3].gif" border="0" /> Looks like UK TV is embracing this Hubble Repair Mission… <br />Coverage on Fox News (as normal), special programme on Discovery Chanel @ 6.30pm and coverage hinted on BBC News 24 at just before 7pm launch time.</p> <p><a title="http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/05/live-sts-125-launch-updates/" href="http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/05/live-sts-125-launch-updates/" target="_blank">http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/05/live-sts-125-launch-updates/</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-82027207638859957062009-05-08T08:57:00.001-07:002009-05-08T09:07:20.863-07:00STS-125 ready to Rock and Roll<p>All appears ready for Atlantis to fly mission STS-125 to the Hubble Space Station on Monday (May 11th 2009)</p> <p><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-125" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-125">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-125</a> <br /><a title="http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/05/atlantis-ready-launch-countdown-sts-132-crew-assigned/" href="http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/05/atlantis-ready-launch-countdown-sts-132-crew-assigned/">http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2009/05/atlantis-ready-launch-countdown-sts-132-crew-assigned/</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-91181552393641654412009-03-17T05:11:00.001-07:002009-03-17T05:11:52.999-07:00Shuttle Launch<p>The space shuttle finally blasted off on Sunday 15<sup>th</sup> March 2009.</p> <p>It was an evening launch. All went well.</p> <p>Their mission is to deliver the final set of power-generating solar array wings and a new crew member to the International Space Station.</p> <p>.</p> <p>For more information <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/index.html">http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/index.html</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-39189970713956706452009-03-15T02:18:00.001-07:002009-03-15T02:23:14.288-07:00STS-119 – Tonight at 7.43pm EDT<p>Sunday 15th March 2009 should see Discovery finally on her way to the International Space Station on mission 15A.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_3jeRLKzpzQw/SbzI_3UYeFI/AAAAAAAAACw/oT4WFiwyTGg/s1600-h/ujack4%5B4%5D.gif"><img title="ujack4" style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" height="18" alt="ujack4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_3jeRLKzpzQw/SbzJAWKlC9I/AAAAAAAAAC0/1k6uR0Ted9M/ujack4_thumb%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="25" align="left" border="0" /></a> UK viewers should be able to see the launch on Sky via. Fox News channel 509. Set your Sky+ to record 11pm and 12pm programs. <br /> <br />More here from the <a title="Orlando Sentinel Space" href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_space_thewritestuff/2009/03/nasa-clears-space-shuttle-discovery-for-sunday-launch.html">Orlando Sentinel</a> - <a title="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_space_thewritestuff/2009/03/nasa-clears-space-shuttle-discovery-for-sunday-launch.html" href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_space_thewritestuff/2009/03/nasa-clears-space-shuttle-discovery-for-sunday-launch.html">http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_space_thewritestuff/2009/03/nasa-clears-space-shuttle-discovery-for-sunday-launch.html</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-43774257615360024742009-03-12T02:44:00.000-07:002009-03-12T03:07:10.631-07:00STS-119 almost... almostSadly another problem with Discovery led to STS-119 being delayed. A Gas Leak was the problem - Corgi Fitter to the Launch Pad...<br />Try again Sunday - maybe?<br /><br />Full story at <a href="http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090311-sts119-launch-scrub.html">SPACE.com -- Gas Leak Delays Space Shuttle Launch</a> - <a href="http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090311-sts119-launch-scrub.html">http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090311-sts119-launch-scrub.html</a><br /><br />Picture of the offending Vent Line here at he <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html">NASA Space Shuttle Blog</a> - <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html">http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html</a>Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-7161145498696902582009-03-09T09:04:00.000-07:002009-03-12T02:42:10.126-07:00We have an STS-119 date…<p>Discovery should ‘clear the tower’ for a night time launch at 9.30pm on March 11th 2009. <br /> <br />See the <a title="NASA - STS-119 Launch Blog" href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/launch_blog.html">NASA - STS-119 Launch Blog</a> - <a title="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/launch_blog.html" href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/launch_blog.html">http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/launch_blog.html</a></p>Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-50491964228507907422009-03-04T08:29:00.001-08:002009-03-04T08:29:20.963-08:00STS-119 Flow Control Valves<p>If you want to see the valves that all this kerfuffle is about… Check out this page - <a title="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html" href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html">http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html</a> Second item.</p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-2576473404027323502009-02-26T07:44:00.001-08:002009-02-26T07:44:14.098-08:00STS-119 delayed indefinitely<p>STS –119 is delayed again over concerns about Flow Control Valves (FCVs). <br /> <br />When a date (maybe March 14th) is confirmed I will post the date.</p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-33507877199116451232009-02-23T05:10:00.001-08:002009-02-23T05:10:18.864-08:00Expected Launch Of Space Shuttle<p>The space shuttle Discovery is due to launch on Feb.27th,  at Kennedy Space Centre on it’s mission to The International Space Station.</p> <p>It has been delayed, but hopefully this launch will take place.</p> <p>More info:-<a title="http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events." href="http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events.">http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events.</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-25816528152148359072009-02-17T01:50:00.001-08:002009-02-23T05:04:20.806-08:00NASA delays launch of Discovery yet again<p>From Orlando Sentinel</p> <p>STS-119 has been delayed again with fuel valve problems.</p> <p>More from the Orlando Sentinel <a title="Orlando Sentinel" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-nasa-shuttle-delay-022009,0,6045526.story" target="_blank">here…</a></p> Orlando 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/06636089777856692350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-60466583064080261172008-11-30T04:48:00.000-08:002008-12-01T04:52:10.222-08:00Endeavour Lands In California<p>Another successful mission ended,  although a slight change of plan due to the weather .</p> <p>Story found at LOcal6.com</p> <p><a href="http://www.local6.com/technology/18173930/detail.html?rss=orlpn&psp=news">Endeavour Lands In California - Technology News Story - WKMG Orlando</a></p> Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-11526087131790610272008-11-21T04:01:00.001-08:002008-11-21T04:01:16.177-08:00The Endeavour astronauts take their second spacewalk.<p>The Orlando Sentinel have links to NASA’s Video Feeds for these exciting space walks. Hang on to you tool bag… </p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/orl-shuttle-112008,0,4574750.story?track=rss">Endeavour astronauts venture out for second spacewalk -- OrlandoSentinel.com</a></p> Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-72158187776280852262008-11-16T04:05:00.000-08:002008-11-22T01:19:20.893-08:00Mission Control: No Obvious Signs Of Damage<p>The Night time launch for Endeavour, heading it’s way to the Space Station, looks like it had no problems.<br /><br />The inspection of Endeavour showed no damage from the 37 million horsepower assent.<br /></p> <p>Full story from WKMG Orlando </p> <p><a href="http://www.local6.com/technology/17980514/detail.html?rss=orlpn&psp=news">Mission Control: No Obvious Signs Of Damage - Technology News Story - WKMG Orlando</a></p>Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-86197563370881515172008-10-27T07:32:00.000-07:002008-10-28T07:35:00.151-07:00Endeavour Crew Arrives At Space Centre<p>Crew arrives at Kennedy Space Centre for planned lift off to the International Space Station on November 14th.</p> <p>story from WKMG ORLANDO </p> <p><a href="http://www.local6.com/technology/17809813/detail.html?rss=orlpn&psp=news">Endeavour Crew Arrives At Space Center - Technology News Story - WKMG Orlando</a></p> Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-48051079818154274942008-10-27T04:53:00.001-07:002008-10-27T04:53:39.265-07:00Is NASA's ARES doomed?<p>Teething troubles to be sorted out, Ares 1 still under development.</p> <p>Found at Orlando Sentinel-</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/orl-ares2608oct26,0,561055.story">Sentinel exclusive: Is NASA's Ares doomed? -- OrlandoSentinel.com</a></p> Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-31512544415512871292008-10-20T07:59:00.001-07:002008-10-20T08:02:03.699-07:00No quick fix: Hubble will sit idle for a week, maybe months -- OrlandoSentinel.com<p>Shuttle Repair Launch info available as we get it… </p><p><a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/orl-hubble1808oct18,0,6028132.story?track=rss">No quick fix: Hubble will sit idle for a week, maybe months -- OrlandoSentinel.com</a></p>Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-633042934687370609.post-65610004572945018792008-10-18T07:40:00.000-07:002008-10-20T08:02:30.640-07:00Early space blueprints up for auction | Space | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:50385c99-929d-4a95-830d-50367aedaa36" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FLOAT: none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/General+NASA" rel="tag">General NASA</a></div><p>Awaiting text. </p><p><a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/space/6054889.html">Early space blueprints up for auction Space Chron.com - Houston Chronicle</a></p>Orlando Vacationerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08312569300170626352noreply@blogger.com0