Griffin: “We’re Go for launch on July 13th.”
NASA says Discovery is a ‘go’, Orlando Sentinel
“A standing ovation erupted in the meeting room after the traditional polling of managers for whether they were “go” or “no go.” “I had a lump in my throat,” said Bill Parsons, NASA’s shuttle-program manager. “For us to get the ‘go’ to proceed from this point on was a big step, and we’re pretty proud of what we’ve accomplished.”
“I am pleased NASA has approved a return to flight date and I look forward to attending the launch that will mark an important milestone in space exploration for the United States,” Chairman Hutchison said. “It took a great deal of hard work and dedication by NASA to get us safely back in flight and leading the world in exploration.”
KSC 2:24 pm EDT update: “Sorry, folks. It’s pushed out at least another hour [3;30 pm EDT]. We’ll keep you updated as soon we know something firm. Thank you, Mike Rein”
KSC 10:26 am EDT update: “Hi everyone – just received word the press conference will not begin before 2:30pm. While this could slip deeper into the day, it is very likely this will be the actual start time. As a reminder, the press conference will be carried live on NASA TV and all the information below is still good. Thank you, Mike Rein”
KSC 8:19 am EDT update: “KSC Public Affairs has just received word that the FRR meeting may end as early as Noon today, Thursday, June 30. The press conference following the meeting will take place approximately 30 minutes later whenever it ends. Mike Griffin, NASA Administrator, WILL PARTICIPATE. To accommodate this early press conference, the STS-114 media badges are activated for base entrance as of right now. Please contact our office at 321-867-2468 throughout the morning for the exact time of the press conference. 12:30 p.m. is a no earlier than time. Thank you, Mike Rein”
NASA to Announce Key Decisions About Shuttle Return to Flight
“Only reporters at KSC will be able to ask questions.”
Editor’s note: NASA HQ made this decision – not KSC PAO.
