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NASA: new launch attempt for the Endeavour

Cape Canaveral, USA - But weather conditions are not favourable

It is all ready at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour, that will carry STS-127 mission's crew to the International Space Station (ISS). Lift off is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:39 pm EDT, but the presence of thunderstorms in the area leaves just 40% of positive chances for the launch. "All systems are in excellent shape -said NASA test director...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106987
Rome, Italy, 07/10/2009 13:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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