Could Dennis delay the Space Shuttle return to flight?

[dhweather]

They are scheduled for July 14th, and if Dennis is *remotely* close to
the cape, they will scrub the mission.

[Roxy]

I don't think so. I don't think it'll approach that side of FL. Just speculation on my part though.

[Brent]

I don't think so. I don't think it'll approach that side of FL. Just speculation on my part though.

Even high clouds would delay it. He could be 300-400 miles away...

[Roxy]

I don't think so. I don't think it'll approach that side of FL. Just speculation on my part though.

Even high clouds would delay it. He could be 300-400 miles away...

I spose you could be right. But seeing how that's a whole week away, we'd be foolish to try and guess what NASA will do.

(even though I just did)

[cycloneye]

That launch is for July 13.Unless it takes an unexpected turn way right the launch is on IMO.

[jkt21787]

Latest news was that the launch would likely be delayed for some time as NASA has not met required safety procedures. So, I doubt it happens no matter what.

[Brent]

That launch is for July 13.Unless it takes an unexpected turn way right the launch is on IMO.

It should be long gone by the 13th too... that's a week from tomorrow.

I do think it gets delayed for security reasons though.

[Roxy]

Latest news was that the launch would likely be delayed for some time as NASA has not met required safety procedures. So, I doubt it happens no matter what.

When did you hear that? Last week they set July 13 as the definitive date.

[gtalum]

This launch will not happen as scheduled regardless of weather, IMHO. They keep rescheduling it every time they miss a launch window. They're still in the process of meeting tougher safety regulations with no end in the forseeable future.

[jkt21787]

Latest news was that the launch would likely be delayed for some time as NASA has not met required safety procedures. So, I doubt it happens no matter what.

When did you hear that? Last week they set July 13 as the definitive date.

I'll try to find the story, but this was said on my local noon news. The quote was "Its likely not going to happen on the 13th."

[Roxy]

SHUTTLE NEWS

NASA Aims For RTF July 13 With Discovery Launch

Adminstrator Mike Griffin and senior managers announce launch date for Discovery. Image credit: NASA/KSC.
Washington (AFP) Jul 01, 2005
The US space shuttle Discovery will blast off July 13 for the first shuttle mission since the Columbia disaster grounded the flights in February 2003, NASA announced Thursday.
The remaining shuttles have undergone major safety changes since then and the US space agency has been forced to undertake major reforms following the disaster, which cost the lives of Columbia's seven crew members and severely dented US space prestige.

"Based on a very thorough, very successful review, we are currently (ready for a) launch of Discovery on July 13," the earliest date in the shuttle's 19-day launch window, said NASA Administrator Michael Griffin.

"It is my assessment from the technical review that has been held over the past weeks and months (that) the causes of the loss of Columbia have been addressed; many other things that could have been of concern have also been addressed," said Griffin, who has been at the helm of the US space agency since April 15.

"We honestly believe this is the cleanest flight we have ever done. The only other flight that will be cleaner is the next flight," he added.

rest of the story at this link.
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/shuttle-05zzh.html

It's ALWAYS possible for a delayed mission, absolutely. But as far as we know here (and we would know) launch is scheduled for July 13.

[margaritabeach]

This launch will not happen as scheduled regardless of weather, IMHO. They keep rescheduling it every time they miss a launch window. They're still in the process of meeting tougher safety regulations with no end in the forseeable future.

NASA seems to think different.

http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight/main/index.html

[Canelaw99]

That launch is still scheduled for July 13 at 3:51 pm. My parents and I have tickets to attend the launch and we are receiving them in the next day or 2 from Kennedy Space Center. They are ready to launch, barring any tropical or other weather, of course.

http://kennedyspacecenter.com/launches/launchDetails.asp?calendarId=106

[Roxy]

That launch is still scheduled for July 13 at 3:51 pm. My parents and I have tickets to attend the launch and we are receiving them in the next day or 2 from Kennedy Space Center. They are ready to launch, barring any tropical or other weather, of course.

http://kennedyspacecenter.com/launches/launchDetails.asp?calendarId=106

LUCKY! (In my best Napoleon Dynamite voice..)

Ok, now this is getting really off-topic.

[jkt21787]

SHUTTLE NEWS

NASA Aims For RTF July 13 With Discovery Launch

Adminstrator Mike Griffin and senior managers announce launch date for Discovery. Image credit: NASA/KSC.
Washington (AFP) Jul 01, 2005
The US space shuttle Discovery will blast off July 13 for the first shuttle mission since the Columbia disaster grounded the flights in February 2003, NASA announced Thursday.
The remaining shuttles have undergone major safety changes since then and the US space agency has been forced to undertake major reforms following the disaster, which cost the lives of Columbia's seven crew members and severely dented US space prestige.

"Based on a very thorough, very successful review, we are currently (ready for a) launch of Discovery on July 13," the earliest date in the shuttle's 19-day launch window, said NASA Administrator Michael Griffin.

"It is my assessment from the technical review that has been held over the past weeks and months (that) the causes of the loss of Columbia have been addressed; many other things that could have been of concern have also been addressed," said Griffin, who has been at the helm of the US space agency since April 15.

"We honestly believe this is the cleanest flight we have ever done. The only other flight that will be cleaner is the next flight," he added.

rest of the story at this link.
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/shuttle-05zzh.html

It's ALWAYS possible for a delayed mission, absolutely. But as far as we know here (and we would know) launch is scheduled for July 13.

Fortunately my local station that reported the news repeats it constantly on a cable channel, and they just repeated the shuttle story. They said the launch date is still scheduled for July 13th, but a task force is meeting in the coming days to discuss the failure to meet a few safety requirements and forcing a delay of the launch until they are met.

This was a very short piece and had no detailed report. And this was read by the anchors, not on a national segment. So, its not something that may be reported nationally. They had no source of the info...

[gtalum]

NASA seems to think different.

So they claim publicly.

It's not as though they're going to set a date and then say, "we probably won't make that date". They set the date because they're under pressure to set a date. I happen to know for a fact that they haven't yet completed the safety modifications they are required to make before the launch. It's possible they'll get it done, but I'd be highly surprised to see them launch on July 13. If they're lucky, they'll have a shot at getting her up before the 19-day launch window closes.

[Canelaw99]

I happen to know for a fact that they haven't yet completed the safety modifications they are required to make before the launch. It's possible they'll get it done, but I'd be highly surprised to see them launch on July 13. If they're lucky, they'll have a shot at getting her up before the 19-day launch window closes.

Ok, I'll ask - how do you "know for a fact"??

[gtalum]

I know people.

[Roxy]

I happen to know for a fact that they haven't yet completed the safety modifications they are required to make before the launch. It's possible they'll get it done, but I'd be highly surprised to see them launch on July 13. If they're lucky, they'll have a shot at getting her up before the 19-day launch window closes.

Ok, I'll ask - how do you "know for a fact"??

he could tell you, but then he'd have to kill you.

J/k.



Fortunately he is not the only one who "knows people" and I know he's not entirely correct in his statement.

[dhweather]

My undestanding is that they have to have near "pristine" conditions
around the cape for a possible launch.