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Space shuttle Discovery's launch postponed to Friday

Cape Canaveral, USA - Due to a technical problem with a valve

The launch of space shuttle Discovery towards the International Space Station (ISS) has been newly delayed, after yesterday's failed attempt due to bad weather (see AVIONEWS). To cause this morning's lift off cancellation has been a problem with one of the fill-and-drain valves used for the refuelling of the spaceship's external tanks. After completing the operation, launch controllers gave the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108533
Rome, Italy, 08/26/2009 12:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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