NASA postpones Discovery launch to allow more analysis, tank mods

NASA has postponed the launch of shuttle Discovery on mission STS-114 until July, giving the agency time to conduct additional troubleshooting and analysis as well as install a heater to eliminate ice formation at an area of concern on the external tank's liquid oxygen feedline. The decision follows...

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