Shuttle Discovery finally returned to the launch pad yesterday, but whether she’ll launch in July is still in the balance.
Growing concerns over Ice Debris led to two sources – one with NASA and the other with the United Space Alliance – both claiming the July window is ’50/50′ – with NASA head Mike Griffin set to decide on June 30 if the launch is to be delayed until at least September.
Key dates on the timetable are: 90% FEC Engineering Review by the 21st of July. Delta DVR Review Presentation on the 24th and Stafford-Covey’s final Return to Flight Task Group public meeting – announced today as to be held on the 27th of July.