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Bad news on the shuttle launch.
NASA delays shuttle launch
Posted: 11:18 PM ET
(CNN) Launch of the space shuttle Discovery has been delayed at least a week, NASA has announced.
The shuttle will now lift off no earlier than February 19 because of concern over a valve in the main engine. A decision on the launch date will be made February 12, after more analysis and testing of the part.
NASA said Tuesday night: The valve is one of three that channels gaseous hydrogen from the engines to the external fuel tank. One of these valves in shuttle Endeavour was found to be damaged after its mission in November. As a precaution, Discoverys valves were removed, inspected and reinstalled.
Thanks for posting this Jill. I had to call my husband on his way to work and tell him. He had been really looking forward to the launch!!
We are on another snow day. After being out all last week, now today, I'm REALLY sick of snow!
I think I'll thaw out with Mickey though!!!