Updates Boeing's CST-100 Starliner

[Urwumpe]

Butch looks really sleepy today. Gives it all some groundhog day vibes.

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

Butch looks really sleepy today. Gives it all some groundhog day vibes.

Yeah. Or like with John Young, his heart might be too old to beat fast

Oh boy, Pamela Melroy really became old. Sorry to say this to a woman. But just shows how fast time goes by.

 

[Urwumpe]

Oh boy, Pamela Melroy really became old. Sorry to say this to a woman. But just shows how fast time goes by.

Long time no see, right? Many people became quite old suddenly. Maybe even me.

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

Long time no see, right? Many people became quite old suddenly. Maybe even me.

Me too. However, Leroy Kane aged very well I think. Didn't know he'll be around for Starliner. Brings back memories of STS-107...

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

Btw, why are they using quindar tones again? Thought it was related to save money when they actually used telephone lines for communication

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

Cumulus clouds coming up...

 

[Urwumpe]

Btw, why are they using quindar tones again? Thought it was related to save money when they actually used telephone lines for communication

They mostly kept them for easier synchronizing multiple tracking stations, since its easier to generate fake quindar tones than changing all ground control equipment.

 

[GLS]

They mostly kept them for easier synchronizing multiple tracking stations, since its easier to generate fake quindar tones than changing all ground control equipment.

I think the need for them is just "human" and not "technical".

 

[Urwumpe]

I think the need for them is just "human" and not "technical".

I wouldn't exclude it. But its also pretty attention catching.

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

I wouldn't exclude it. But its also pretty attention catching.

Yeah. It also sounds very familiar. It got my attention immediately, but mostly due to nostalgic reasons.

 

[Urwumpe]

Time for the L-30 roll call. CHIPS?

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

Visors closed. We are getting very close

 

[Urwumpe]

Very long delay before Butch gaves his go. Don't fall asleep, let Suni fly if you are tired!

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

All stations go. Permission to launch. Epic final words from Butch. Can't wait to see it lifting off

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

Didn't expect that my heartbeat would actually increase a little bit. Less than three minutes...

 

[GLS]

T-90 seconds!

 

[Urwumpe]

One minute to go!

 

[GLS]

T0, liftoff!

 

[Urwumpe]

And lift-off!

 

[TheShuttleExperience]

And off they go!