STS 119

[Fred22]

It never ceases to amaze me when I watch a spaceplane docked to a space station doing construction work. The images have been astounding and there has been a lot of success. I hope the trip back is smooth and congrats to all involved in a great mission Soon there will be six
Cheers
Fred

 

[Mikus]

It never ceases to amaze me when I watch a spaceplane docked to a space station doing construction work. The images have been astounding and there has been a lot of success. I hope the trip back is smooth and congrats to all involved in a great mission Soon there will be six
Cheers
Fred

When there is 6, what will be their escape mechanism? 2 Soyuz docked at all times?

NASA cancelled the X-38 years ago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_X-38

 

[mjennings]

yeah the plan is for 2 Soyuz to be docked and some day an Orion maybe,

Yeah there are some pretty happy people here at KSC, some have been working on S6 for many years!