NASA said on Monday the Space Shuttle Discovery remains on track as the countdown that started on Saturday ticks away to the 10:39 a.m. launch time on Tuesday. Despite an apparent unsolved problem with a fuel sensor, the launch is still set.
Discoverys Final Obstacle: Dennis
The Space Shuttle Discovery is slated to lift off on July 13th, next Wednesday. Dennis may delay that launch though as the category 4 hurricane makes its run through Cuba. The shuttle has overcome many obstacles to get back into space but Mother Nature may yet play a part as this story continues to unfold.
NASA Tests Discoverys External Fuel Tank
Earlier today, NASA conducted a battery of tests on the external tank, which will provide the necessary fuel for the upcoming Discovery launch.