STS 119 launch
 

The launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery is set for this evening, 11 March, 2009, at approx 2120 hours, or 9:20 pm EST. This is the 125th Shuttle launch since program inception. :dancer01:

If you decide to ride over here and view the launch, parking in Ecklers parking lot might not be a bad idea...its 3.5 miles east of SR528 and I-95 and about 16 or 17 miles from the launch pad. Parking at Ecklers will be giving you closer, and quicker, access back to the roads to go home on.

Last I heard they scrubbed it over a fueling problem? I didn't pay attention after that.

Did it go?

STS 119
 

STS-119
Orbiter: OV-103 / ET-127 / BI-135 / RSRM-103 (PAD A)
• A Scrub was called at 1432 EDT due to a GH2 leak at the Ground Umbilical Carrier Panel (GUCP) external to the External Tank (ET). :shrug01:
• Next Launch attempt will be no earlier than Sunday, March 15th.
• S0007.300: Launch Countdown
o No PRSD Offload.
o RSS Mate complete at 2305 EDT.
o ET LH2 Boil-off in work.
o LO2 and LH2 TSM Mechanical Carrier Plate Securing are complete.
o Triple flip access to the port side has been restored.
• New IPR 119V-0070, resulting in launch scrub: During LH2 ET tank transition from fast fill to topping a leak was detected by both LH2 leak detectors at the GUCP. :thinkin:

Tank fill was stopped and the vent valve was cycled to try to eliminate the leak with no success. :mad:

The line was purged with helium to reduce the concentration of Hydrogen. Following this, the valve was cycled with hydrogen and the concentration increased confirming the leak was still present. :thumbsdown:

This IPR will be transferred to ET Mechanical Engineering for further disposition. Troubleshooting will begin this afternoon when boil-off is complete and the area is cleared for access. :toetap05:

Are you sure? I know your in the know as far as NASA goes but I read they may try Thurs and Fri to get it off the ground. I was planning to drive over to see it in person since I have only seen it from across the state. I was going to try and gett off work but Sunday works great for me to see it. I may have missed it in your post but what is the possible launch time Sunday?

Disregard my last. I followed your lead and found this link saying it will be Sunday night at 7:43 pm at the earliest.

http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events-launches.aspx

STS 119
 

The STS-119 target launch date has been set for Sunday, March 15th at 1938L (7:38 pm EST), with options for both Monday and Tuesday attempts if needed. :dancer01:

I hope not. I really want to see one up close and the more they delay it the more likely I will miss it.....