quote:The space shuttle Discovery is all but ready to launch seven astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) next month, after nearly a year of external tank redesign work and other safety improvements, the space agency told reporters Thursday.
quote:Two shuttle astronauts are prepared to perform a busy pair of spacewalks — and likely one extra — on tap for NASA’s upcoming Discovery mission slated to launch early next month.
Robert Pearlman Editor
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quote:Less than one month remains before NASA’s planned launch of the space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts are gearing up for their orbital ride.