Early Birds, Watch the Launch of Discovery Next Tuesday
Saturday, August 22, 2009
NASA had to scrub the STS-128 launch due to a problem with a fill and drain valve on Discovery, and will be delayed once again in getting C.J. Sturckow and his crew in orbit. While disappointing, this happens in this chosen profession, and NASA will be getting this problem resolved and launch STS-128 when all is ready.
To view the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery and the STS-128 crew of seven astronauts, tune in to NASA TV or view it on the Web at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
Commander Rick Sturckow will lead the STS-128 mission to the International Space Station aboard Discovery, with Kevin Ford serving as pilot. Also on deck are mission specialists Patrick Forrester, José Hernández, John "Danny" Olivas, Christer Fuglesang and Nicole Stott.
Stott will remain on the station as an Expedition 20 flight engineer, replacing Timothy Kopra, who will return home aboard Discovery as a mission specialist.
Discovery is carrying the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module containing life support racks and science racks. The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier will also be launched in the payload bay.
This is Discovery's 37th mission to space and the 30th mission of a space shuttle dedicated to the assembly and maintenance of the station.
With the postponing of Tuesday and Wednesday's launches, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle for more information. Published by NASA Public Affairs Office
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