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NASA Postpones Shuttle Launch

Posted by Zonk on from the getting-antsy-on-the-ground dept.

Mictian writes "NASA has decided to postpone Discovery's upcoming Return to Flight (STS-114) by a week to May 22. This is done in order to give the agency more time to finish paperwork, analyses and reviews of safety changes made. The delay came as no surprise, since the original May 15 date was always considered preliminary. The current launch window extends from May 15 to June 3."

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  1. Squeeze in the code releases before the launch by Nadsat · · Score: 5, Funny

    Concerns about shuttle safety have been largely responsible for 22 major changes in the orbiter's design and as many as 40 more minor changes. "All of the redesign is complete," with a few exceptions, said Wayne Hale, deputy manager of the space shuttle program.

    Last minute code release! Always a smart move....

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  2. The real reason. by KipCas · · Score: 5, Funny

    They have to wait because the Google website logo with the little space shuttle in it wasnt ready yet.

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  3. Delays, delays... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Always delays... what are Nasa doing? I mean come on, it's not rocket science...

  4. Re:Gas Prices by f0rtytw0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't know about that. The Shuttle can circle the earth a couple times on a single tank.

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  5. Re:They are smarter than you! by PriceIke · · Score: 5, Funny

    The shuttle Commander is a babe, too.

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