SCRUB! Thunderstorms west of the launch site prevented a launch today for space shuttle Endeavour
We will try again Monday. The target liftoff time will be 6:51:24 p.m. EDT.
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I started this blog to document the actions I am taking in trying to become an astronaut. It's my ultimate goal, my dream. Every week or so I post a new update to recap the week or add interesting pictures. I hope you enjoy the site and remember to follow your dreams no matter what others may think of them.
About Damaris
- Damaris Sarria Toepel
- Somerville, MA, United States
- Welcome to my blog! I grew up in California and later attended Texas A&M University to earn a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. I also hold a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. I previously worked at Kennedy Space Center for Boeing on the Space Shuttle Orbiter's Thermal Protection System. I transitioned to an engineering position with the MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. I applied for the 2009 astronaut candidate program, but unfortunately did not get a call back. I applied again in early 2011 so fingers crossed! I currently am working on continuing my advanced education, involvement with space advocacy, and continuing to do all that I love in life!
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Wonder how many thermal cycles the tank can go before it disintegrates. Cars normally lose all their paint after a few days between 60 & 100 but this thing goes between -423 & 90.
Well, I think that shuttle launches are something like "fishing". You have to sit patiently and wait until all conditions are good.
And yes, maybe inventing some scaramantic ritual would help. :)
Bye Damaris ;)
That's a great question. There is a life limit on the tanks before they need to de-stack and refurbish, correct? Damaris, is that information that you could share with your readers?
The cycle limit on the ET is 13 prelaunch and 1 launch.
Where do you engineers usually watch the launch? Outside or in the building and does the company provide a special place for all engineers to watch the launch?
SCRUBBED. Another $500,000 down the drain!
Don't miss Falcon 1 launch tonight at http://www.spacex.com
Damaris, maybe you can apply to be astronaut to spacex.com when they're hiring :)
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