Sunday, October 31, 2010

Mission Managers Meeting About Repair Work, Update at 10 a.m.

Kennedy Space Center technicians have worked overnight to repair quick-disconnect fittings in the system used to pressurize space shuttle Discovery’s right Orbital Maneuvering System rocket engine.

NASA managers will meet at to evaluate the replacement work on the connectors and determine Discovery’s next launch opportunity. Currently, launch is targeted for on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

NASA Test Director Jeff Spaulding will provide the latest details at during a Precountdown Status Briefing on NASA Television.

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