SHUTTLE PREVIEW: INDEPTH LOOK AT TEST FLIGHT
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After a frustrating year of redesign, testing and controversy, NASA is
finally ready to launch the shuttle Discovery July 1 on a space station
servicing and repair mission. It will be the first flight in shuttle
history with a system - foam bracket insulators on the external fuel tank
- officially deemed an unacceptable risk by the agency's top safety
manager and chief engineer.

http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts121/060629preview/part1.html

WEATHER OUTLOOK IFFY FOR WEEKEND SHUTTLE LAUNCH
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The shuttle Discovery is in good shape and on track for launch Saturday,
but forecasters are predicting a 60 percent chance of electrically charged
anvil clouds and afternoon showers Saturday, Sunday and Monday that would
prevent takeoff.

http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts121/status.html