Clocks in the Kennedy Space Center Launch Control Center have resumed counting down from T-3 hours.…
Author: STS 134 Mission Updates
Crew Suits Up for Launch
The six STS-134 astronauts are suiting up for launch in their crew quarters at Kennedy's Operations…
Endeavour’s Launch on Target for 3:47 p.m. EDT
Space shuttle Endeavour's external tank is fully loaded with more than 500,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen…
Launch on Target, Fueling Complete, OMS Issue Resolved
The Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) crossfeed valve procedure worked to alleviate the right OMS pressure issue.…
Techs Working OMS Pod Issue
The shuttle launch team is evaluating an issue with the right Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) fuel…
Tanking Underway
The loading of the space shuttle's external tank with 500,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and hydrogen…
Endeavour Gets a “Go” for Tanking
NASA space shuttle managers met at 5:45 a.m. EDT and gave a “go” to begin loading…
RSS Retraction Complete
Teams at Launch Pad 39A began moving the rotating service structure (RSS) away from space shuttle…
RSS Retract Now Targeted for 11:45 p.m. EDT
Teams at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A now expect to begin moving the rotating…
Weather Delays RSS Retract
Launch team members are closely monitoring weather conditions at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A.…