Discovery Powered Down, Analysis Continue

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:47:44 -0600

At NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is powered down for the weekend while analysis continue. Discovery's launch is currently targeted for no earlier than Dec. 17, after shuttle managers determined more tests and analysis are needed.
The Program Requirements Control Board reviewed on Wednesday repairs and engineering evaluations associated with cracks on two 21-foot-long, U-shaped aluminium brackets, called stringers, on the shuttle's external tank. Managers decided the analysis and tests required to launch Discovery safely are not complete. The work will continue through next week.
The next status review by the PRCB will be Thursday, Dec. 2. If managers clear Discovery for launch on Dec. 17, the preferred time is about 8:51 p.m. EST.

This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscriptions. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate notices.

---

Another funny Video

Not too sure if you have seen this video which is doing the rounds on facebook, well worth a look if you are looking for a good laugh.

Featured Images by Brendan Nutley

Ciaran Kelly visits Ballinrobe Town AFC

Looking Back; Awards Night

Dublin Students Protest

Face-Off

 

Robonaut 2, a dexterous, humanoid astronaut helper, will fly to the International Space Station aboard space shuttle Discovery on the STS-133 mission. Although it will initially only participate in operational tests, upgrades could eventually allow the robot to realize its true purpose -- helping spacewalking astronauts with tasks outside the space station.
Image Credit: NASA/JSC Robert Markowitz