Those on board the space shuttle Discovery are having to wait a little longer for take-off.
After a further delay, it’s hoped the launch to the International Space Station will now go ahead in the early hours of Saturday.
Among those taking part in the mission, NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, wife of Manxman, ManSat boss Chris Stott, awaiting her maiden voyage.
There have been problems with a fuel valve and thunder storms over Cape Canaveral in Florida.
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