interstellar
07-07-2009, 04:34 AM
The ground Umbilical Carrier Plate, which attaches a gaseous hydrogen vent line to the external tank has been repaired and has passes a mock launch test. The countdown will officially begin Wednesday at 10 p.m. when clocks begin ticking backward from T-43 hours. Liftoff is set for Saturday July 11 at 7:39 p.m EDT. The third time is a charm.