ET Redesign Approved
NASA clears shuttle fuel tank for flight, Reuters
“NASA approved a major design change in the space shuttle’s fuel tank on Wednesday, clearing the last major hurdle before shuttle flights can resume as early as July 1, officials said. “There were no surprises. Everything went smoothly,” NASA spokeswoman June Malone said after managers and engineers approved the new tank design at a meeting at NASA’s fuel tank manufacturing plant near New Orleans.”