The Next Window

Routine last minute checks of the Shuttle resulted in a cancellation of today's launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. No announcement yet on when Discovery will be scheduled to take off. It could be as early as tomorrow.<br />
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The problem was a faulty fuel tank sensor — a low-level cutoff switch — was diagnosed during the routine pre-launch testing. This was one of the standard checklist items for pre-launch. <br />
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Of course, we all want the launch, flight and recovery to go well. While the delay is disappointing, I am completely comfortable with delaying the launch for an identified problem.<br />
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