Shuttle Discovery (STS-133) launch

pilot_ngb · Post by **pilot_ngb** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:05 pm

NFM according to my UK scanning director.

RichC · Post by **RichC** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:09 pm

For those watching at half six, the shuttle/ISS will be going down the English Channel near Northern France so everyone should see it in southern England.

pilot_ngb · Post by **pilot_ngb** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:11 pm

Lower down in the sky for anyone further up north but still possible to see. Beautiful clear evening here in NCL now.

http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/s ... on=England

I'm leaving the house in 10mins for the darkened beach.

Post by **davedubya** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:14 pm

Generally, it's a good to check the sightings info here - http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/si ... ed+Kingdom - just pick your nearest location.

...Heavens Above can also be used.

Post by **Gary** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:16 pm

Backflip starting now

RichC · Post by **RichC** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:22 pm

Amazing isn't it, over the years i have never got bored of watching it live and even better now they do the backflip. I am glad i got to be so close to Endeavor on its maiden voyage. Watching an ARES take off won't be the same will it!

RichC · Post by **RichC** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:31 pm

About to go over LAjes!

RichC · Post by **RichC** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:38 pm

Very bright tonight its passing overhead now... im waving!

Post by **Gary** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:38 pm

The clouds have rolled in here

So not a chance of seeing them

Post by **CHILL51** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:41 pm

Just had clear comms on 143.625

RichC · Post by **RichC** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:41 pm

Fantastic, it was so bright.......
What did you hear on 143.625?

Post by **mr stihl** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:42 pm

Just gone over Fakenham seen through the mist fairley bright.

Post by **PhilW** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:43 pm

Wow, yeah, that was so bright...amazing.

Post by **thommg** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:44 pm

No comms here....but wow what a sight!

We all waved from the garden

Post by **CHILL51** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:45 pm

Not sure to be honest Rich i had not been expecting to hear anything so i was kinda shocked when the box suddenly came to life i had my head outside looking. Any idea if its coming around again ?? as i will try and get a recording next time

Post by **Gary** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:45 pm

The live streaming is fantastic

just starring in awe

No matter how many times i see it still leaves me speechless

pilot_ngb · Post by **pilot_ngb** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:52 pm

Looked great in Newcastle

pilot_ngb · Post by **pilot_ngb** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:07 pm

I got faint Russian comms on 143.625 NFM. PM me if you want it emailed. Don't get too excited!

Post by **Gary** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:15 pm

Docked

Better than your normal Saturday night tv

Post by **Gary** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 9:17 pm

Hatches now open between Discovery and ISS

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