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July 13, 2005
Launch Scrubbed!
DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!
Horrible news. NASA has scrubbed todays launch and the Shuttle's return to Space.
A fuel problem of some sort. (Back up fuel flow sensor failed pre-launch test)
To troubleshoot, they'll have to drain the external fuel tank. In theory they could be up tomorrow, but to drain and refill the tank is a BIG DEAL, quite dangerous and takes quite a bit of time.
Theres a five minute window for launch tomorrow, then again on Friday and Saturday.
--Jason
UPDATE: Apparently it's two fuel sensors that failed.
Link to the Virtural Launch Control Center.
Doesn't look like the shuttle will be able to go again until Monday.
Posted by JasonColeman at July 13, 2005 12:34 PM
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