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Space Shuttle Discovery to Launch July 26

Posted by Zonk on from the make-rocket-go-now! dept.

thhamm writes "According to Space.com: 'NASA will restart the countdown for the space shuttle Discovery Saturday, with plans to launch the orbiter spaceward on July 26 after more than a week of work to pin down a fuel sensor glitch, mission managers said late Wednesday'. In the meantime, technicians will work with grounding wiring associated with the liquid hydrogen engine cutoff sensor system, as well as adjust the configuration of components within Discovery's point sensor box."

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  1. Cuba rejoices... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The US is celebrating the Cuban Revolution with
    a major shuttle launch... if it doen't work
    they will have a free fireworks show, too...

    1. Re:Cuba rejoices... by dabigpaybackski · · Score: 0, Troll

      Somebody should celebrate the Cuban Revolution by shooting off the top of Castro's head and shitting in his brain cavity, then everyone can rejoice, especially the families of his victims.

      --
      "OH SHIT, THERE'S A HORSE IN THE HOSPITAL!"
  2. are they sure? by DeathByDuke · · Score: 0, Troll

    is this july 26th THIS year or next year? : p

  3. Who Cares? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I mean really, who cares?