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Space Shuttle Discovery Repaired for Final Voyage
NASA's space shuttle Discovery is all patched up for its planned final launch into space next week, NASA officials said today.
New Cracks Found on Shuttle Discovery's External Fuel Tank
Two cracks have been discovered on the space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank, presenting further issues for the orbiter's planned final launch.
NASA Engineers Examine Space Shuttle Discovery Ahead of Repairs
NASA engineers are beginning their examination of the fuel leak that stalled last week's launch of the space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.
Newly Discovered Fast-Changing Comet Visible in Small Telescopes
A newly discovered comet that has caught the attention of skywatchers around the world appears to be undergoing some dynamic changes.
NASA: Discovery's Launch Delay Shouldn't Impact Shuttle Fleet Retirement Schedule
The delay of space shuttle Discovery's launch to the end of the month should not impact the overall schedule for the final missions of NASA's three-orbiter fleet, agency officials said.
NASA Postpones Shuttle Discovery Launch to Nov. 30 for Repairs
A fuel leak and crack on the space shuttle Discovery's external tank has forced NASA to delay the shuttle's final launch until Nov. 30, at the earliest.
NASA: Discovery's Launch Delay Shouldn't Impact Shuttle Fleet Retirement Schedule
The delay of space shuttle Discovery's launch to the end of the month should not impact the overall schedule for the final missions of NASA's three-orbiter fleet, agency officials said.
Fuel Leak Delays Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery
A fuel leak on NASA's space shuttle Discovery has delayed the shuttle's final launch today.
NASA Begins Fueling Space Shuttle Discovery For Final Mission
NASA is hoping for good weather today to launch the space shuttle Discovery on its final spaceflight before being retired.
Stormy Weather Delays Space Shuttle Discovery's Launch At Least 24 Hours
Stormy weather forced NASA to delay the launch of the space shuttle Discovery for at least one more day, the latest in a string of setbacks for what will be the spacecraft's final mission.
NASA Prepares Space Shuttle Discovery for Final Launch Today
The space shuttle Discovery is poised to launch this afternoon (Nov. 4) on its 39th and final mission after 26 years of spaceflight.
Electrical Glitch and Weather May Threaten Shuttle Discovery's Thursday Launch
NASA is working to understand a last-minute glitch on space shuttle Discovery and studying a dismal weather forecast for a possible Thursday launch.
