Managers gave the “go” to begin the tanking test on space shuttle Discovery’s external fuel tank.…
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Preparations on Schedule for Friday Tanking Test
The rotating service structure was moved away from space shuttle Discovery at NASA Kennedy Space Center's…
On Track for Friday’s Tanking test
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians are finalizing preparations at Launch Pad 39A for…
Countdown Begins for Discovery’s Dec. 17 Tanking Test
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the countdown for the tanking test on space shuttle…
Tanking Test Set for Friday Morning
NASA managers today approved a tanking test on space shuttle Discovery's external tank at the agency's…
Technicians Finish Applying Foam Over Tank Sensors
Cold and windy conditions at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida have slowed preparations this week…
Discovery to Roll Back to VAB After Tanking Test
Technicians at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A in Florida are moving ahead with plans…
Shuttle Discovery Rollback Planned After Tanking Test
Technicians at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A in Florida are moving ahead with plans…
Cold Weather Postpones Tanking Test
An instrumented test of space shuttle Discovery’s external fuel tank now will be conducted no earlier…
Call to Stations Expected This Afternoon
The call to stations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is expected to begin this afternoon as…