Discovery launches tmw afternoon

What you see as you enter KSC along State Road 3 (SR3) Merritt Island Fla

Pre Launch conference this morning said no issues and only a 20 percent chance of any weather issues. Countdown is continuing smoothly.

During space shuttle Discovery's final spaceflight, the STS-133 crew members will take important spare parts to the International Space Station along with the Express Logistics Carrier-4.

Steve Bowen replaced Tim Kopra as Mission Specialist 2 following a bicycle injury on Jan. 15 that prohibited Kopra from supporting the launch window. Bowen last flew on Atlantis in May 2010 as part of the STS-132 crew. Flying on the STS-133 mission will make Bowen the first astronaut ever to fly on consecutive missions.


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