Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Payette Scheduled To Blast Off On Saturday


From CTV News:

The Canadian Space Agency says the delayed launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, with Montreal Julie Payette on board, is now set for Saturday at 7:39 p.m.

A hydrogen gas leak led to back-to-back launch delays last month while the spacecraft was being fuelled.

Julie Payette is among the seven crew members waiting to fly to the International Space Station.

They will deliver the final segment of a Japanese lab and will participate in several space walks during the mission.

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