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STS-119 Finally Launches Into Space

Iddo Genuth writes "After several delays, including twice over the past week, the space shuttle Discovery has finally been launched into space. The spacecraft took off at precisely 7:43 p.m. EDT, embarking on the STS-119 mission, which will provide the International Space Station with the fourth and final set of solar arrays — and which will make the ISS brighter than Venus. The shuttle will also deliver to the ISS its newest crew member, Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, who will replace flight engineer Sandra Magnus at the station."

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  1. so long by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    and thnx 4 all the fish.

    1. Re:so long by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      So long? Are you talking about my penis again?

  2. heh, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    that's no moon!

  3. Re:Good Luck Boys by sydneylobo · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    That's Excellent i am agreed with your comment I hope there will be no footage of blown O-rings or damaged tiles. Shuttles are getting old. On another note, where could one get data on when the ISS will be overhead? I live in North-Eastern America and would love to catch a glimpse. Great i look forward to reading more. Sydney MINUTETRADERS | Voice Exchange - Buy/Sell Wholesale AZ VoIP Termination Routes