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NASA Launch Update    
Last Updated June 17, 2009
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MISSION ON HOLD A hydrogen fuel leak resulted in the scrubbing of two Space Shuttle Endeavour launch attempts in June. In this image, taken by NASA June 14, workers at the Kennedy Space Center prepare to remove the 7-inch quick disconnect and flight seal from the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate on the external fuel tank.The next attempt to send Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Julie Payette and The Legendary Sky Diamond on a historic journey to the International Space Station will be on July 11.

A Legendary Launch Flies Into July

(CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA) A hydrogen fuel leak that postponed the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on June 13 was discovered again after midnight on June 17, scrubbing the second launch attempt of STS-127 at 1:55 a.m., just as Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Julie Payette was preparing for the historic 5:40 a.m. liftoff.

The recurring problem has bumped the launch of STS-127 into mid July, the next window of opportunity for the shuttle to rendez-vous with the International Space Station. Figuring out why a flight seal on the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate on the external fuel tank has failed twice in a row and three times this year will now be the top priority for engineers at NASA. For the latest Mission STS-127 news and information, visit NASA TV.

The Legendary Sky Diamond, a symbol of Astronomy North's latest northern sky education and outreach project, will remain in Florida as part of the Official Flight Kit for the mission. To learn more about The Legendary Sky Project, check out www.legendarysky.ca.

 


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  Press releases, images and other information about The Legendary Sky Project is now available on our new project website www.legendarysky.ca

  Watch the launch live on NASA TV this Saturday morning at 7 a.m. EST. See Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Julie Payette begin her 16-day expedition to the International Space Station.

  Learn more about Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Julie Payette, Mission STS-127 and the Official Flight Kit.


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Space Shuttle News
TLS Diamond News
Hydrogen Leak Delays Shuttle Launch

The launch of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission to the International Space Station is on hold due to a leak associated with the gaseous hydrogen venting system outside the external fuel tank. Article

NASA
Posted June 14, 2009

ISS Crew of 13 Will Set Record

Seven shuttle fliers plus six on ISS will set a new record. Article

Assicuated Press
Posted June 10, 2009

Chris Hadfield Comments on Delay

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, in Florida to watch fellow astronaut Payette launch live, called the delay "unfortunate." He said hydrogen leaks are very difficult to detect in advance because hydrogen is "just about the smallest particle that exists." Article

Edmonton Sun
Posted June 14, 2009

Diamond Shines for Heritage

Canada's North will be front and centre when The Legendary Sky Diamond launches this Saturday. Press Release

Astronomy North
Posted June 10, 2009

Canadian Diamond To Fly On Shuttle

A diamond from the De Beers Snap Lake Mine will fly aboard the Space Shuttle. Article

DeBeers Group
Posted June 10, 2009

Project Info Sheet

See what The Legendary Sky Project is is all about on the Project Info Sheet

legendarysky.ca
Posted June 10, 2009

 
 
 

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