Editor’s note: The rain has let up, the power (and air conditioning) are back on, and the crew is climbing into Discovery.

Editor’s note: Dark clouds are gathering over KSC – and they do not seem to be moving very fast. It is raining and loud thunder can be heard nearby. Meanwhile, due to heavy power usage, the main generator here at the press site just went out leaving much of the immense media swarm without some of their systems. A stage 1 lightning alert is in effect and people have just been told to take cover. So far the WiFi is still working.

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