NASA’sSpace ShuttleDiscovery was supposed to set up tonight for a two - week deputation , linking up with the International Space Station , but the launching has been retard due to yet another technical problem .
engine driver discover a fuel news leak , as the orbiter was being refueled with hydrogen fuel . The shuttle mission has already been delayed for two weeks , while problems with the flow control valves were being assess and revive , although NASA has say this is an unrelated job . The APis reporting that official are draw a bead on for a Thursday night launchprovided that the problems can be solve quickly , and official are meeting by and by today to discuss options .
This delegacy was be after to deliver the Integrated Truss Segment , to expand the size of the station , as well as fresh batteries and solar panels , which will serve to accommodate the larger gang compliment that is planned for later this twelvemonth .
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