Sailing With NASA

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ET-134 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center Oct 29, 2009 09:58:45 AM | Steven Roy
 
This video montage shows space shuttle external tank ET-134's arrival at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Meet John C. Fischbeck III,Master Mariner Oct 24, 2009 01:56:39 PM | Steven Roy
 
Meet John Fischbeck, onboard Marine Operations Manager for the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Retrieval Operations External Tank (ET) Ocean Transportation Operations.
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Pegasus Arrives on Dock at KSC Oct 24, 2009 01:57:35 PM | Steven Roy
 
Pegasus and ET-134 are pulling into the dock at Kennedy Space Center.
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Liberty Star Transfers Pegasus and ET-134 to Tug Boats Lou Anne Guidry and WP Scott in Port Canaveral Oct 24, 2009 09:09:02 AM | Steven Roy
 
Pegasus is now underway in the calm waters of Port Canaveral channel enroute to the Banana River and eventually, the turn basin at the Kennedy Space Center.
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Liberty Star is in the Home Stretch Oct 23, 2009 10:30:47 PM | Steven Roy
 
This evening Liberty Star is under way for home waters, currently north of Ft. Pierce, Fla.
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Remaining Shuttle Missions Oct 25, 2009 12:58:11 PM | Steven Roy
 
As "Sailing With NASA" winds down, here's a list of the remaining space shuttle launches and their respective missions, all headed for the International Space Station.
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When You’re Hot,You’re Hot: Engine Room of Liberty Star Oct 23, 2009 05:20:29 PM | Steven Roy
 
Assistant Engineer Danny Dugan takes us on a tour of the Liberty Star engine room as he checks and services the all-important propulsion.
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Life Aboard Liberty Star Oct 23, 2009 12:19:39 PM | Steven Roy
 
Liberty Star, Pegasus and ET-134 are bearing north for homeport. The bridge has sighted St. Lucie Inlet!
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Sailing With the Stars: International Space Station Oct 23, 2009 12:07:17 AM | Steven Roy
 
Bringing ET-134 to Kennedy Space Center has one purpose; launch STS-130 to the International Space Station.
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Meet the Crew: Liberty Star Oct 22, 2009 03:12:03 PM | Steven Roy
 
More about the skilled professionals who are guiding the Liberty Star and ET-134 on their journey.
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Liberty Star,Pegasus and ET-134 Under way in the Florida Straits Oct 22, 2009 11:24:00 AM | Steven Roy
 
Liberty Star is winding her way through the Florida Straits.
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Life On Board Liberty Star: A Typical Day Oct 23, 2009 10:30:15 PM | Steven Roy
 
From the point of view of sailing on a ship -- everything at sea seems to be integrated into one experience.
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Key West Oct 21, 2009 04:42:13 PM | Steven Roy
 
As Liberty Star enters the Florida Straits we should note one of the oldest inhabited islands of this area -- Key West.
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Into the Florida Straits Oct 22, 2009 09:53:13 AM | Steven Roy
 
ET-134 will be winding through the Florida Straits, a 100-mile strait located south-southeast of Florida.
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Liberty Star Sailing in 'Breezy' Gulf of Mexico Oct 20, 2009 08:05:54 PM | Steven Roy
 
Liberty Star is at sea this evening, passing the halfway point between Gulfport, Miss., and the Dry Tortugas near Florida.
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ET-134's Mission,STS-130: Launching Tranquility Oct 20, 2009 07:02:28 PM | Steven Roy
 
ET-134 will play its vital role in the launch of space shuttle mission STS-130 to the International Space Station.
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SpaceEngineers! Oct 21, 2009 09:55:02 AM | Steven Roy
 
Blasting off into space is quite a scene -- these pros help make it all happen.
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The Flight of External Tank ET-134 Oct 20, 2009 02:59:17 PM | Steven Roy
 
On its third day at sea, a look ahead at ET-134's much longer journey -- into space.
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The Inside Story: More About Liberty Star Oct 20, 2009 12:09:09 PM | Steven Roy
 
Liberty Star is a working ship, 24 hours a day. Come inside for a short tour around this unique ship!
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Meet the Crew: Liberty Star Oct 20, 2009 10:50:23 AM | Steven Roy
 
Let's meet more of the crew that keeps Liberty Star running smoothly.
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Into the Gulf Oct 19, 2009 06:54:46 PM | Steven Roy
 
It seems appropriate that a vessel like ET-134 must first cross the Gulf of Mexico -- a body of water rich in the history of exploration.
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Welcome Aboard Liberty Star! Oct 19, 2009 04:00:49 PM | Steven Roy
 
Liberty Star is on her way to Kennedy Space Center -- learn more about this NASA ship.
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Going Down To The Sea Oct 19, 2009 04:27:15 PM | Steven Roy
 
Public affairs officer Steve Roy discusses a colorful past of going "down to the sea in ships."
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Pegasus Under Way With Liberty Star Into the Gulf of Mexico Oct 19, 2009 12:41:08 PM | Steven Roy
 
Pegasus and Liberty Star have made a successful transfer in Gulfport, Miss.
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Pegasus Moves Along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to the Mississippi Sound Oct 19, 2009 11:50:54 AM | Steven Roy
 
Pegasus is traveling tonight along the Intracoastal Waterway, heading for Gulfport, Miss.
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Life on Board Pegasus: Keeping ET Safe and Sound Oct 19, 2009 11:46:16 AM | Steven Roy
 
Life on board Pegasus is a mixture of checks and servicing of machinery; monitoring the status of the external tank; monitoring the status of the towing operation; and filling in the day with opportunities for exercise and relaxing.
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Pegasus: The 'Winged Horse' of the Space Program Oct 18, 2009 06:32:40 PM | Steven Roy
 
Transporting one of NASA's external tanks from Michoud Assembly Facility to the Kennedy Space Center is no simple operation.
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A New Logistics System for the 'Right Stuff' Oct 16, 2009 02:08:23 PM | Steven Roy
 
A little history about how NASA developed the logistics system to move and support heavy, outsized spacecraft hardware.
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ET-134 Loaded on Pegasus Barge -- Aarg!!!!! Weather Delay! Oct 15, 2009 05:33:42 PM | Steven Roy
 
ET-134 completed a flawless early morning move at Michoud, but weather has delayed sailing.
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ET-134 Rolls Out to the Dock Oct 15, 2009 05:33:26 PM | Steven Roy
 
ET-134 has rolled out to the dock at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility and loaded onto the Pegasus barge -- the first step in its long journey.
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The Cradle of External Tanks: The Space Shuttle's Gas Tank Oct 15, 2009 05:33:08 PM | Steven Roy
 
To understand why the external tank's trip begins in eastern New Orleans, you have to start at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility.
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Sailing with NASA Oct 13, 2009 05:07:55 PM | Steven Roy
 
Join the journey of External Tank ET-134 as it sails from Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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