STS-125

[spaceboy7441]

Atlantis is at the pad. At least for right now

[STS78MEMBER]

Yeah no kidding.  With Ike  looming, they might need to pull it back into the VAB.  That is looking like it will be a violent storm whereever it hits.

[Moonwalker]

They wouldn't have decided to roll out the Shuttle if there was a high potential risk which would require to roll it back. Hanna is expected to remain off shore.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT08/refresh/AL0808W5+gif/211321W_sm.gif

[spaceboy7441]

I know It's Ike

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5day?large#contents
I know about all of the hurricanes because when you live in Tampa you have to.

[desktopsimmer]

Back in 2005, we arrived in Miami just ahead of a 'Topical Storm'. From there onwards I have never seen a storm as bad as that UK weather, if fact i've never complained about UK storm since. A hurricane, well, glad I didn't experience one of those.

On the plus side, got to see STS-114. Stood 1/4 mile away from Discovery:)

In this case (IKE), they'll prep/train for as long as possible then roll STS-125 back before the winds pick-up. Second guessing NASA, I think a preliminary decision will be made Sun/Mon at the latest when the roll back will take place.

[HMSEndeavorreborn]

Anyone got Ike's current track across the Atlantic?

Good to hear Atlantis is at the pad, looking forward to the launch in a couple of months.

[Moonwalker]

Didn't know about Ike. Anyway, it's too soon to say were the storm might go. Let's hope it doesn't hit KSC...

[spaceboy7441]

Here where I live you have to know where all of the storms are.
By the way if you need the most up to date maps go to
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

[STS78MEMBER]

Ike is a beast of a hurricane of which NASA does not have to worry about except I do as my other home is on the beach in Miami.

As for the UK weather-- I lived in Scotland not to long ago and talk about unpredictable.  Rain 5 minutes, sunny for 5 minutes, hail the next 5 minutes, etc...

[desktopsimmer]

I the UK we rarely have 'threatening' weather. However at the moment it hasn't stopped raining for the last 12-15hrs. Some localised flooding. South Wales I think has had the most rain fall.

[USA~Driver]

I live in northern Illinois, USA and even up here we can feel the effects of tropical weather. We got deluged from what was left of Hurricane Gustav this last week. Gone of course was the killer effects but we got some serious rain. One thing of note was the awesome bands of clouds on display.

I realize were completely off topic here... Sorry 'Bout that ADMIN.

[desktopsimmer]

Moving back to on topic, looks there's going to be slippage on the launch dates. Oct 8th maybe a no-go, 10th hopeful.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUKN0435032520080905

[desktopsimmer]

Hi folks,

Last time we'll see this:


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/08/sci_nat_enl_1221863729/html/1.stm

Hopefully Endeavour, won't be needed.

[desktopsimmer]

Link to bigger picture
http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/271560main_08pd2730.jpg

[Cthulhus]

does it the first time we shown two Shuttles on the pad on same time?