Discovery was making her first real attempt to launch on Friday, as the loading of her External Tank (ET-137) picked up following approval by the Mission Management Team (MMT). Tanking had been nominal until a leak was detected on the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate (GUCP) – causing managers to carry out testing prior to detanking – ultimately leading to a delay to November 30.
The crew of Endeavour have bid farewell to the International Space Station, following the closure…
Pad workers have begun to evaluate what is being described as substantial heat damage to…
STS-119 is one day away from the opening launch attempt, with only a few issues of…
Another successful day in space for the STS-124 docked stage with the International Space Station…
A personal impression – by James Oberg. As NASA officials, veteran flight directors, and the…
