Originally posted July 13, 2005

In front are astronauts Eileen M. Collins (right), commander; Wendy B. Lawrence, mission specialist; and James M. Kelly, pilot. In back are astronauts Stephen K. Robinson (left), Andrew S. W. Thomas, Charles J. Camarda, and Soichi Noguchi, all mission specialists. Noguchi represents Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Well, today is the day! At 12:51 PM Pacific, 3:51 PM Eastern, the Space Shuttle Discovery will once again streak into space carrying seven astronauts.

Blogs of War is providing excellent coverage. You can also watch the launch LIVE on NASA TV.

Our hopes and prayers…

**UPDATE**

There is a problem with an engine cut-off sensor that is going to delay the launch. Discovery will not launch today.

**UPDATE** 7/25/2005

Reposted. Hey, I ain’t writing another post. Discovery is set to launch at 10:39 AM Eastern Time Tuesday morning.

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