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Fourth postponement for the launch of the "Discovery" space shuttle

Cape Canaveral, USA - Due to a "Significant" hydrogen gas leak next to the external tank

Fourth postponement for the last mission of the "Discovery" space shuttle, which should have departed today at 3:04 pm from the Cape Canaveral base, USA. The motivation of this further delay should be due to the finding of a "Significant" hydrogen gas leak next to the external tank. In order to discuss the necessary reparations and to decide the next date for a new launch attempt, a meeting of experts...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1122582
Rome, Italy, 11/05/2010 18:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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