T-43 Hours and Counting

An anonymous reader submits "As seen on NASA TV, for the first time in over two years, the countdown clock has started at 6:00 PM EDT for the Wednesday 3:51 PM EDT launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on the first of the return to flight test flights. The launch is not for certain due to weather issues associated with hurricane Dennis. Currently it is estimated for a 70% chance of launch on Wednesday, with the chances lowering later in the week. If you are confused on how T-43 hours equals almost 3 days, perhaps you should read Countdown 101."

Comments

Good for Science

[Bios_Hakr]

As much as I hate to say it, the best thing that could happen would be for something to go wrong.

I'd hate to see more people die, but if it means more budget for unmanned probes, it'd be worth it.

Maybe a collapsed gear on landing or something where they can get back alive...

Re:Good for Science

[MyLongNickName]

Tell ya what. If you care about the homeless so much, take the time you've wasted on Slashdot, get a second job. Use the money to feed and house them. Or go volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Re:Hurray!

[Fjornir]

OK -- I want to give a shout-out to whichever fucktard decided to mod this offtopic. You might not like it -- you might not even care -- but this is entirely topical.

Listen up and there's a small chance you might learn something. There was a time when an astronaut was a superhero and more. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" "An astronaut" -- not a powerpuff girl like you're all into now. So you, spongebob, and patrick can go back into the corner and have another circle jerk together. Myself, when Discovery lifts again I'm going to raise a glass to all of my heroes from the shuttle program... And I'll take a drink for every name on the roll of honor for Challenger and Columbia.