NASA officials have examined the faulty fuel sensor causing a two-week delay of the launch of the space shuttle Discovery and have decided that they’re not really sure what’s wrong with it. One of four sensors, the launch may go ahead whether it’s fixed or not.
Discovery Back On Track: NASAs New Day
NASA said July 26th will be the launch date for STS 114 Space Shuttle Discovery. After a number of setbacks, including the most recent fuel sensor problem, NASA says they’re ready to attempt the launch and countdown will begin on Saturday with liftoff to occur at 10:39 a.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Frustrated Discovery: NASA Still Working And Waiting
More frustration plagues NASA as engineers drudge through the fuel sensor problems, which have delayed the shuttle launch well over a week. While delays have occurred frequently for various missions throughout the shuttle program’s history, the eyes of the world remain on Cape Kennedy for the first launch since Columbia.
Discovery On The Internet
Many eyes right watch NASA and the Discovery as they work to resolve the fuel sensor problem and get the shuttle back in the sky. A best-case scenario would be Sunday but more likely it will be later in the week. Certainly less dramatic but certainly work mentioning is the fact that some eyes will be able to watch the mission in an entirely new way, over the Internet.
Delayed Discovery: It Will Fly Eventually
A busted fuel gauge causes problems when you’re riding down the road, especially when you thought you had a half-a-tank. When you run out, you grab your gas can and start walking. That’s a little trickier when you’re just outside the atmosphere, at least that’s what NASA thinks when it comes to the Discovery.
Discovery Needs Last Minute Repair
A window cover fell from the space shuttle and hit another part of the craft, damaging several tiles.
Discovery Discovers Problem, Launch Canceled
The first NASA space shuttle launch since the Columbia disaster of 2003 was delayed again today as a problem with Discovery’s fuel sensors surfaced.
Discovery May Take A Little Longer
NASA delayed the shuttle launch today just a few short hours before it was scheduled to blast off. After Discovery avoided problems from Dennis, this new problem would seem to many a bit disheartening.
Discovery Damaged By Debris Already
Just a day before the already delayed launch of the space shuttle Discovery, a window cover dropped from the shuttle, colliding into thermal tiles which will have to be replaced before launch. With all the parts falling off space shuttles recently, maybe it’s time to trade in for a newer model.
Yahoo Coup: Discovery Lift Off Live On Yahoo
Yahoo announced they would be handling the webcast of the Discovery’s return to space. Yahoo has been granted live, 24-7 access to the 12-day mission including take off, space walks and landing.