The shuttle Discovery has completed the first of two milestones on its way back to flight.
The shuttle Discovery has completed the first of two milestones on its way back to flight.
In the early morning hours of March 29, the space shuttle Discovery was rolled from the orbiting train facility to the huge building at the Kennedy Space Center, where the orbiting train, the external solid fuel engines and all the orange external liquid fuel is carried out.
On Monday, April 4, Discovery will begin its 8-hour journey as Launch 39B, in preparation for launch on flight STS114 in May.
"This is a tremendous achievement for the shuttle program," says Bill Parsons, director of the shuttle program. This effort required a talented team dedicated entirely to the careful preparation of the vehicle and the implementation of all the improvements necessary for the safety of the return to flight." added
