The Space Shuttle Discovery prepares for a rescheduled Wednesday liftoff

Space · Published 19 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch as NASA's Mission Management Team finalizes the countdown for one of the most iconic spacecraft in history. This video captures the critical preparations and technical maneuvers required to get Discovery off the ground.

The Space Shuttle Program's Mission Management Team has voted unanimously to proceed with a re-targeted launch for the shuttle Discovery, scheduled for 3:52 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday. The footage highlights the intense logistical coordination occurring on the launch pad.

Technicians are shown performing the vital task of loading oxygen and hydrogen into the systems that provide the spacecraft with electrical power during its mission.

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