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NASA Prepares Discovery for Launch

Posted by Zonk on from the up-up-and-away dept.

eggoeater writes "Yahoo! reports that Kennedy Space Center is buzzing with excitement over the likely launch of Space Shuttle Discovery this Spring. It's been just over two years since the Columbia tragedy and the Discovery has been outfitted with many new safety features, including the removal of the foam from the external tank and pressure sensors on the wings that would detect an impact. Quote from launch director Michael D. Leinbach: 'It's all converging on what looks like May 15 to start flying the shuttle again.'"

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  1. Oh finally! by ForestGrump · · Score: 3, Funny

    They can finally service hubble, instead of letting it fall into the ocean.

    Grump
    no, i'm being sarcastic.

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  2. Typo by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's all converging on what looks like May 15 to start flying the shuttle again.

    It's spelled frying.

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  3. OT: Amusing contracted headline by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I opened this story in a new tab (in Firefox), and the title was contracted to "Slashdot | Nasa Prepares Disco...".

  4. Re:Best scientific quote ever by mattkime · · Score: 4, Funny

    Five methods are being studied, including a giant caulking gun that dispenses pinkish-orange goo.

    Who knew that Taco Bell hot sauce was so versatile?

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