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Discovery launch delay

by isleofman.com 25th August 2009

This morning’s (Tuesday) launch into space of the shuttle Discovery was scrubbed.

NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, wife of Manxman ManSat boss Chris Stott, is taking part in the mission.

It’s now scheduled for 1am tomorrow (Wed) morning – 6am our time.

Thunderstorms around Cape Canaveral in Florida didn't ease in time for take off.

Posted by isleofman.com
Tuesday 25th, August 2009 09:46pm.

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