NASA delays Discovery’s final launch again

Posted Dec 3, 2010 03:08:13 PM.

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NASA says the final launch of the space shuttle discovery has tentatively been moved to no earlier than February 3rd.

The launch which, was originally scheduled to blast off November 5th — has been plagued with technical problems delaying the mission.

Bad weather, gas leaks, electrical glitches and cracks found on the shuttle’s external fuel tank have all been blamed for the delays.

The voyage is expected to be Discovery’s final as NASA prepares to retire it’s shuttle fleet.

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