Space shuttle Discovery has been cleared for launch tonight at 11:59 EDT. The mission management team, mission control and the launch team have given unanimous "go for launch" calls as the countdown prepares to enter its final phase. The weather has improved throughout the evening and is no longer a factor tonight.
"Looks like the third time really is the charm," STS-128 Launch Director Pete Nickolenko told Discovery’s crew.
Commander Rick "C.J." Sturckow said the crew is ready. "Let’s go step up the science on the International Space Station," he said.