MASS, awesome job. Watching nasa tv today i was like hey that's Mike Leinbach - I know that guy, he pushes dat button that launches a spaceship. Seriously, noone can present nasa in such a technically competent way, but with such a unique human touch. Mass does a unique job with these, and would love to see plenty more!
I say this with all the respect in the world, but, seriously, NASA folks, you are speaking to a general audience in these. Please refrain from abbreviations. If you're going to use them, spell it out, please. "Mass", awesome job with these!
The "stop call" was used in STS-51 in the last few seconds before the launch watch?v=SdbhP3xArGw .. but I don't know if it was stopped by mission control or by the computers...
Oh come on! This is all fake. I've seen real launches in the movies. They always have a little clear plastic window that they flip open, and then they push the button. And then BOOM!
It's okay, people, we are not completely swearing off spaceflight. NASA is working on a new project that will allow us to return to the moon, take supplies to the ISS, and even travel to Mars. It is more than time for the shuttle program to be retired and for us to explore new and better ways of getting to where we want to go. Launch Control will still be there, if on hiatus for a couple of years. :)
It's too bad this video was not longer, but it is always so interesting to see what goes on "behind the scenes" at NASA. Mr. Leinbach, who has been doing this for years, has a lot of weight on his shoulders in making the critical decisions he does, even though he has the support of literally hundreds of engineers and technicians. I too wonder what will happen to the Launch Control Center following the space shuttle's retirement.
Great video. Massimino does an awesome job with these videos. It's disgusting that the USA will be relying on Russia to launch our astronauts. We won the space race & Obama is giving it to the Russians.
@ArmyFtBall No. Going into space is something the whole world should be participating in, trancending national boundaries. Science shouldn't be bound by petty politics.
@ArmyFtBall It's only for a little while until the Constellation project is finished. I think it's perfectly okay to retire these shuttles that were built in the 70s and are falling apart (just look at what's happened with Discovery so far) and also that we have put any hard feelings with the Russians aside in order to cooperate in furthering *humanity's* learning about science in general and space in particular. Russians are people, too, and are just as eager as we are to get exploring!
Thanks for the idea behind these snapshots, and congratulations to vibrant, deep-voiced Massimino. What a contrast to the endless, patronizing repetitions of NASA's PAOs.
MASS, awesome job. Watching nasa tv today i was like hey that's Mike Leinbach - I know that guy, he pushes dat button that launches a spaceship. Seriously, noone can present nasa in such a technically competent way, but with such a unique human touch. Mass does a unique job with these, and would love to see plenty more!
jashwood007 10 months ago
I say this with all the respect in the world, but, seriously, NASA folks, you are speaking to a general audience in these. Please refrain from abbreviations. If you're going to use them, spell it out, please. "Mass", awesome job with these!
auroranebulosa 1 year ago
The "stop call" was used in STS-51 in the last few seconds before the launch watch?v=SdbhP3xArGw .. but I don't know if it was stopped by mission control or by the computers...
sebastiansz 1 year ago
The guy I wouldn't want to be in the RSO. THAT job has to be nerve racking...
Tommyr 1 year ago
I would like to see what the NASA TEST DIRECTOR and below him does since I'm a ex-games tester and now software tester.
RSouthA 1 year ago
Oh come on! This is all fake. I've seen real launches in the movies. They always have a little clear plastic window that they flip open, and then they push the button. And then BOOM!
daveth121864 1 year ago
Oh yeah they totally need one of those big red "That was easy" buttons!
Bluenoser613 1 year ago
It's okay, people, we are not completely swearing off spaceflight. NASA is working on a new project that will allow us to return to the moon, take supplies to the ISS, and even travel to Mars. It is more than time for the shuttle program to be retired and for us to explore new and better ways of getting to where we want to go. Launch Control will still be there, if on hiatus for a couple of years. :)
MooCowMama 1 year ago
I'm scared for the ones that are going to be left behind when the shuttle is no more. :( Such a shame we can't keep them.
Sweetheart12922 1 year ago
It's too bad this video was not longer, but it is always so interesting to see what goes on "behind the scenes" at NASA. Mr. Leinbach, who has been doing this for years, has a lot of weight on his shoulders in making the critical decisions he does, even though he has the support of literally hundreds of engineers and technicians. I too wonder what will happen to the Launch Control Center following the space shuttle's retirement.
pluje31 1 year ago
they should have a button...
mYOzZyKaT 1 year ago
Love it....
allyc39b 1 year ago
MIke Massimino For President... :D
Every interview he did, is a fun and interesting too, a nice mix for the audience.
GTElwood 1 year ago
So what are they going to do with this launch control center once there is no Space Shuttle to launch?
AmeriKenny 1 year ago
Nice video!!! Thanks for educating us!
AVBFANS 1 year ago
Great video. Massimino does an awesome job with these videos. It's disgusting that the USA will be relying on Russia to launch our astronauts. We won the space race & Obama is giving it to the Russians.
ArmyFtBall 1 year ago
@ArmyFtBall No. Going into space is something the whole world should be participating in, trancending national boundaries. Science shouldn't be bound by petty politics.
Haseri8 1 year ago
@ArmyFtBall It's only for a little while until the Constellation project is finished. I think it's perfectly okay to retire these shuttles that were built in the 70s and are falling apart (just look at what's happened with Discovery so far) and also that we have put any hard feelings with the Russians aside in order to cooperate in furthering *humanity's* learning about science in general and space in particular. Russians are people, too, and are just as eager as we are to get exploring!
MooCowMama 1 year ago
Very interesting! Thanks!
Dragonlor140 1 year ago
Those 2 questions was very funny althought they were quite interesting to be hear the answer!
fcycles 1 year ago
Who dares to take credit as camera man on this monster production? But the content is very interesting
ievees 1 year ago
Very interesting.
Fbrax 1 year ago
I don't imagine a chat with the range safety officer would be so jovial... I doubt we'll ever see that.
Hynee 1 year ago
cool
JacksInn 1 year ago
Thanks for the idea behind these snapshots, and congratulations to vibrant, deep-voiced Massimino. What a contrast to the endless, patronizing repetitions of NASA's PAOs.
7elmig 1 year ago 6
@7elmig You're telling me. My jaw dropped when I realized someone in NASA displayed some personality in their voice lol
DamienZshadow 1 year ago
@7elmig Well said!!!
AmeriKenny 1 year ago
Thanks guys, that was fun to see inside the process.
bdeauman 1 year ago
Leinbach is such a classy guy.
jetforme 1 year ago
What an incredible place to work that must be. NASA is an inspiration.
karadan100 1 year ago
Great to see this.
I envy this guy, but don't envy his responsebility.
hackneysaregreat 1 year ago 13