The countdown for space shuttle Discovery's launch on STS-133 has resumed on schedule after a built-in…
Category: Shuttle Update
Astronauts Aboard Discovery
The six astronauts of STS-133 have taken their seats inside space shuttle Discovery this afternoon and…
Astronauts In Astrovan Heading to Launch Pad
The six astronauts of STS-133 are riding in the Astrovan headed to Launch Pad 39A. The…
Countdown Resumes After Planned Hold
It is T-3 hours and counting for space shuttle Discovery. Launch remains on track for 4:50…
ATV-2 Docks at Station as Discovery Continues Toward Launch
The Automated Transfer Vehicle-2, or ATV-2, docked with the International Space Station moments ago to bring…
Discovery’s External Fuel Tank is Loaded
The fueling process has finished for space shuttle Discovery in a major milestone leading up to…
Forecast Stands at 90 percent “Go”
Meteorologists expect fine weather this afternoon for the launch of space shuttle Discovery. The forecast calls…
External Tank Fueling Began at 7:25 a.m. EST
Tanking operations began on time at 7:25 a.m. EST, and slow filling of liquid hydrogen is…
Discovery’s Fueling Under Way
Cryogenic propellants are flowing into space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank this morning as the countdown…
Launch Day Dawns on Discovery
Discovery is shimmering in the xenon lights out at Launch Pad 39A this morning as the…