The final countdown: Preparing for the Space Shuttle Discovery's last flight
In short: Watch as the launch team prepares for a historic milestone in space exploration: the final orbital mission of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
On February 21, NASA officials at the Kennedy Space Center reported that preparations were underway for mission STS-133. This specific flight marked the final time the Space Shuttle Discovery would travel into orbit.
The mission was scheduled for a 4:50 p.m. EST liftoff, with meteorologists predicting an 80 percent chance of acceptable weather conditions. The briefing highlights the meticulous logistical coordination required to conclude the shuttle era.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Discovery, Weather Look Good for Thursday Launch
- Also: NASA — Weather 60% 'Go' for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launch - NASA
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