STS-133: Space Shuttle Discovery

This recording features the post-landing news conference for Space Shuttle Discovery, highlighting its final touchdown at Kennedy Space Center. Commander Steve Lindsey reflects on the bittersweet nature of the landing after 365 days in orbit, emphasizing the shuttle's flawless performance and the emotional connection of the crew to Discovery. Notable moments include Lindsey's remarks on the shuttle's perfect condition upon landing and the crew's pride in their accomplishments during the mission.

This recording captures the post-landing coverage of Space Shuttle Discovery's final touchdown at Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Commander Steve Lindsey's reflections on the mission. Notable moments include the acknowledgment of Discovery's 365 days in orbit and the crew's flawless performance throughout the flight. Lindsey expresses pride in the shuttle's perfect condition upon landing and the successful completion of all mission objectives, marking a significant milestone in the shuttle program's history.

This recording captures the landing of Space Shuttle Discovery at Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Commander Steve Lindsey's control during the final approach. Notable moments include the sonic booms announcing Discovery's arrival, the shuttle's descent rate being significantly steeper than a commercial airliner, and the final touchdown with the main gear and nose gear. The flight concludes with a farewell to Discovery, marking its historic journey of 365 days in orbit.

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This recording captures STS-133 prelaunch activities from T minus 2 hours and 15 minutes to T minus 1 hour, highlighting key milestones such as the completion of solid rocket booster avionics checks and the initialization of the ground launch sequencer. Notable crew members boarding include Commander Ken Ham and Mission Specialist Steve Bowen, with communications confirming their readiness. The countdown features built-in holds at T minus 20 minutes and T minus 9 minutes, ensuring all systems are go for launch.

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This recording captures the STS-133 prelaunch countdown activities, specifically from T-minus 3 hours to T-minus 3 hours and holding. Notable events include the successful completion of tanking operations at 10:19 AM, the arrival of the crew at the pad around 1:30 PM, and the transition of onboard computers to ascent format at T-minus 20 minutes. Charlie Blackwell Thompson, the assistant Launch Director, discusses the countdown milestones and the importance of built-in holds during the countdown process.

STS-133 prelaunch activities from T minus 4 hours to T minus 3 hours, highlighting the completion of the external tank filling process, which began at 7:25 AM and entered stable replenish at 10:19 AM. Notable moments include the focus on the ground umbilical carrier plate (GUP) after a previous scrub due to a hydrogen leak, and the first-time crew change with Steve Bowen replacing Tim Kopra shortly before launch. The launch is scheduled for 4:50 PM with a 90% chance of favorable weather.

This recording captures the launch countdown for STS-133, specifically from T minus 40 minutes to T minus 9 minutes and holding. Distinctive moments include the completion of the crew module pressurization check and the evaluation of a minor tile repair on the orbiter hatch. The countdown features built-in holds at T minus 20 minutes and T minus 9 minutes, with all systems reported go for launch at 4:50 PM. Notably, Commander Steve Lindsey aligns the backup flight system to the terminal countdown configuration.

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