just seen the iss...

[stokemaveric]

is it getting slower???

[ttfn]

Cannot say Dave as this is the first sighting I have had of it - thank you Wendilla. There was a little cloud tonight but the ISS was clear enough. I could see for a while a very small dull light following it. Has anyone else seen this?

[stokemaveric]

that was the supply vessel ttfn...its getting further away from it now and is due to re-enter the earths atmosphere soon and burn up over the pacific...quite amazing eh?

[stokemaveric]

i heard they were going to try and build a pub on the spacestation...but there wouldnt be much atmosphere....

[ttfn]

It certainly was Dave - worth the risk of bringing on the Meniere's for! Stone cold sober too ;o)

[stokemaveric]

lol ttfn just imagine what its like being on it then....

[ttfn]

every day happening for some Dave ☺

[stokemaveric]

yes i guess so ttfn just like going to work for them lol

[wendilla]

can you imagine it is the size of over 2 football fields going over above us.

[stokemaveric]

and travelling at 17,000 mph...

[ttfn]

I could believe it is even longer at that height and speed. Amazing sight to witness.

[BertiWooster]

That was a great sighting . ( didn't see progress )

I was standing in the road looking up at the sky .
A young guy was passing - i was so excited that i had to point it out to him and state what it was .

'' Have you heard of the ISS ? '' - I enquired

'' No '' - he replied

I explained what it was - but i got the impression ,he was not interested

Philistine :-)

[AlBags]

They drop back to cruise when they are having their tea.