Watch Launch and Mission Live Of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-124

Published: May 31, 2008, 7:00 pm

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Note: This post near top today - Scroll for newer post belowWatch Launch and Mission LiveOf Space Shuttle Discovery STS-124On NASA TELEVISIONSaturday, May 31, 2008* Launch Time: 4:02am CDT * About Photo: Commander Mark Kelly and crew are set to launch at 4:02 p.m. CDT Saturday, delivering the main segment of Japan's Kibo module to the stationImage credit: NASA.*************************This will be Launch Try #ONE(Note: Live Coverage on NASA TV is happening Right Now!)As of 9:30am CDT... The weather is looking promising for launch today, according to Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters. Isolated coastal showers may be in the area during the morning hours, but a sea breeze will develop in the afternoon, clearing the coast and causing any showers to move inland. There is an 80 percent chance of favorable weather at launch time.This mission will carry the largest payload so far to the station and includes three spacewalks. It is the second of three missions that will launch components

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