Hey, what was the popping noise that was constantly breaking in on the
audio, anyone know? It sort of sounded like a metal canister being
struck by something metallic; perhaps a galactic gavel?

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>Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:50 PM
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>Subject: DFAC-QN Re: Hubble repair mission is going on now
>(live?) on NASA TV
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>I was watching the EVA this morning, being broadcast live and
>in color, and thought back to the early broadcasts, in grainy
>black and white, from the Apollo program back in the late
>1960's. These EVAs seem so routine, even though every EVA
>carries a high risk factor. I look forward to the new photos
>and discoveries that the refurbished Hubble will provide. I
>hope a new generation will be inspired to go into space.
>
>Dan and I were talking about the Virgin Galactic program that
>will allow common folks to experience a sub-orbital ride into
>space, but the cost will initially be prohibitive for a
>working-stiff like me. Back in the late 60's and early 70's, I
>was sure that a trip into space, even if it was to Low Earth
>Orbit, would be common and inexpensive. My, my, how the
>priorities of our society have changed. I hope that eventually
>the cost will become affordable while I am still physically
>able to make that trip into space.
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>Jim
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>--- In DFAC-QN@yahoogroups.com, "Loucks, Scott"
><loucksscott@...> wrote:
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>> Hi all, you may already be aware that the first space walk for the
>> space shuttle crew sent to repair Hubble is going on now. I have a
>> NASA TV video running on my desk top that looks to be live but I
>> haven't been able to confirm that yet. ..... they are currently
>> replacing the wide filed camera.
>>
>> http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/
>>
>> I recall the first repair mission that corrected Hubble's vision. I
>> followed the entire mission and enjoyed every minute of it. This
>> mission is looking to be just as entertaining...
>>
>> -Scott
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