Space shuttle Atlantis’ six astronauts are preparing to leave for NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A. Prelaunch activities continue on schedule as teams prepare for the 2:20 p.m. EDT liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis. The countdown resumed on time at 10:25 a.m.
Atlantis’ external tank is fully loaded with more than a half million gallons of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. The fueling process started on time at 4:55 a.m. and finished at 7:56 a.m. as the tank entered “stable replenish.”
Weather remains favorable, with STS-132 Weather Officer Todd McNamara predicting a 70 percent chance of good conditions at launch time.