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Dear SAMVA friends:

 

Back on July 2nd, our dear Shayn Smith, the IIPA-Colorado chapter president, posted an email about the Space Shuttle Discovery, indicating the difficulty of the chart for the moment of the launch.

 

The following is an email I also sent to my private email list, and to NASA, in the hopes that the launch can be delayed.

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Friends:

 

As many of you know, there is a chart (horoscope) for every minute of the day, and any chart can be examined to see if the planets are strong or weak.

 

If the chart is strong, then the event associated with the chart, such as marriage, a new business, the life of a child, etc. is likely to be more successful.

 

On the other hand, if the chart is weak, then the event is likely to be unsuccessful, and the marriage ends in divorce, the business goes bankrupt and the child has a difficult life.

 

In view of this, several of us astrologers practicing Systems' Approach to Vedic astrology are concerned about the launching of the Space Shuttle Discovery, which is due to launch on July 13, at 3:51 p.m. from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

 

In viewing the horoscope for the time of the launch, we find quite a number of serious problems with the chart.

 

This can indicate a delay, unsuccessful launch, or even a disaster.

 

Here are the main points:

 

The chart has a Libra rising sign, at 27:13 degrees.

 

Venus, ruling the chart, is at 24:57 degrees, conjunct the twelfth ruler, Mercury (indicating loss), at 23:12 degrees.

 

Moreover, both Venus and Mercury are under the close aspect affliction of Rahu at 23:45 degrees, operating out of the inauspicious sixth house, of fire, conflict, and enemies.

 

The dispositor (landlord) for Venus, Mercury, and Saturn (ruling the fifth house of investments), is Moon, which is placed in the twelfth house of loss, and which is ruled by the afflicted Mercury (ruling communications).

 

Mars, ruling the seventh house of partnerships, is badly placed in the sixth house and is closely conjunct Rahu and afflicted by both Rahu and Ketu.

 

Sun, ruling government and the eleventh house of gains, is weak in old age.

 

Jupiter, ruling the third house of initiatives and entrepreneurial activities, is badly placed in the twelfth house of losses.

 

In other words, all of the planets range from being weak, to being badly placed, to being afflicted.

 

The main period ruler (general trend) is the badly placed Moon in the twelfth house of loss.

 

The operating planet, Mercury, rules the twelfth house of loss, and is the most malefic planet for the chart; and is under the close affliction of Rahu.

 

The situation is extremely difficult.

 

Personally, I hope that the launch is delayed or postponed.

 

Otherwise, there may be a major problem for the crew, and there will not be a safe and successful mission.

 

 

I am also sending copy of this email to NASA in the hopes that it will be received and seriously considered.

 

May our prayers and best wishes protect these dear astronauts and their families.

 

(You can scroll down for an article on the launch.)

 

David Hawthorne, M.S., J.B.Vedic Astrologer and Educator508 N. Second St., Fairfield, IA 52556 USA641-472-3799www.astroview.com

 

 

 

 

 

CAPE CANAVERAL – The countdown is on for the space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts who, if all goes well, will be NASA’s first shuttle astronauts to reach space in since January 2003.

At precisely 6:00 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) Sunday, NASA began counting the days, minutes and seconds remaining before Discovery’s STS-114 mission is expected to launch into space. The spaceflight is currently scheduled to liftoff on July 13 at 3:51 p.m. EDT (1951 GMT) from Launch Pad 39B here at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

“We’re getting excited about the upcoming flight,” said STS-114 commander Collins after arriving here Saturday. “We’re anticipating about what it’s going to be like getting the shuttle back in space again.”

Collins and her STS-114 crewmates are the first shuttle astronauts set to ride a NASA orbiter spaceward since the ill-fated flight of STS-107 aboard Columbia. Columbia's mission, which launched on Jan. 16, 2003, ended in tragedy when the orbiter broke apart during reentry, leaving no survivors. Wing damage, caused at liftoff by a chunk of loose external tank foam, breached Columbia’s protective thermal protection system and allowed hot gases into the orbiter’s left wing, destroying the spacecraft.

Discovery’s external tank has been modified not only to prevent the type of foam debris that struck Columbia, but also to reduce the formation of ice on the tank’s exterior. NASA has added heaters to replace foam insulation on the external tank’s bipod fitting – where the chunk that doomed Columbia originated – and along a bellows unit that flexes in response to the tank’s supercold propellant.

“We are finally here, we’re ready to go,” said Sandy Coleman, NASA’s external tank project manager, during a press briefing today. “The external tank is certified.”

Discovery’s STS-114 mission is a 12-day test flight bound for the International Space Station (ISS), where the shuttle crew will deliver a cargo module full of supplies and conduct three spacewalks. The shuttle astronauts will also test a new orbital boom to scan Discovery for damage and test repair techniques for fixing heat-resistant tiles and reinforced carbon carbon panels.

“Sheer excitement is the best way to explain it,” Stephanie Stilson, Discovery’s vehicle manager told SPACE.com. “It’s seems like it's a little unreal, I want to pinch myself to see if we really are as close [to launch] as we are now.”

While Stilson and her entire vehicle team are excited for Discovery’s spaceflight, they will keep a close eye on the orbiter’s systems as launch day nears.

“We’ll be watching things very closely,” Stilson said. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a launch countdown that didn’t have something that you had to go in and fix or check out or take a second look at.”

Over the next several days, launch officials will take a series of critical steps to prepare Discovery for flight. On July 11 at about 2:00 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), pad engineers will begin loading the hypergolic reactants Discovery will use during its spaceflight. The protective rotating service structure covering the orbiter is set to be swung back on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). Technicians are expected to begin loading Discovery’s external tank with the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellant at 6:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT) on July 13.

“Currently we’re tracking no issues at all as far as preparations go,” NASA test director Jeff Spaulding said during a morning countdown update.

 

 

 

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Wish you best of luck.

 

 

 

 

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" David Hawthorne " <david

<SAMVA >

Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:21 PM

Space Shuttle Discovery

 

 

Dear SAMVA friends:

 

Back on July 2nd, our dear Shayn Smith, the IIPA-Colorado chapter president,

posted an email about the Space Shuttle Discovery, indicating the difficulty

of the chart for the moment of the launch.

 

The following is an email I also sent to my private email list, and to NASA,

in the hopes that the launch can be delayed.

 

--

 

 

Dear Friends:

 

As many of you know, there is a chart (horoscope) for every minute of the

day, and any chart can be examined to see if the planets are strong or weak.

 

If the chart is strong, then the event associated with the chart, such as

marriage, a new business, the life of a child, etc. is likely to be more

successful.

 

On the other hand, if the chart is weak, then the event is likely to be

unsuccessful, and the marriage ends in divorce, the business goes bankrupt

and the child has a difficult life.

 

In view of this, several of us astrologers practicing Systems' Approach to

Vedic astrology are concerned about the launching of the Space Shuttle

Discovery, which is due to launch on July 13, at 3:51 p.m. from Cape

Canaveral, Florida.

 

In viewing the horoscope for the time of the launch, we find quite a number

of serious problems with the chart.

 

This can indicate a delay, unsuccessful launch, or even a disaster.

 

Here are the main points:

 

The chart has a Libra rising sign, at 27:13 degrees.

 

Venus, ruling the chart, is at 24:57 degrees, conjunct the twelfth ruler,

Mercury (indicating loss), at 23:12 degrees.

 

Moreover, both Venus and Mercury are under the close aspect affliction of

Rahu at 23:45 degrees, operating out of the inauspicious sixth house, of

fire, conflict, and enemies.

 

The dispositor (landlord) for Venus, Mercury, and Saturn (ruling the fifth

house of investments), is Moon, which is placed in the twelfth house of

loss, and which is ruled by the afflicted Mercury (ruling communications).

 

Mars, ruling the seventh house of partnerships, is badly placed in the sixth

house and is closely conjunct Rahu and afflicted by both Rahu and Ketu.

 

Sun, ruling government and the eleventh house of gains, is weak in old age.

 

Jupiter, ruling the third house of initiatives and entrepreneurial

activities, is badly placed in the twelfth house of losses.

 

In other words, all of the planets range from being weak, to being badly

placed, to being afflicted.

 

The main period ruler (general trend) is the badly placed Moon in the

twelfth house of loss.

 

The operating planet, Mercury, rules the twelfth house of loss, and is the

most malefic planet for the chart; and is under the close affliction of

Rahu.

 

The situation is extremely difficult.

 

Personally, I hope that the launch is delayed or postponed.

 

Otherwise, there may be a major problem for the crew, and there will not be

a safe and successful mission.

 

I am also sending copy of this email to NASA in the hopes that it will be

received and seriously considered.

 

May our prayers and best wishes protect these dear astronauts and their

families.

 

(You can scroll down for an article on the launch.)

 

David Hawthorne, M.S., J.B.

Vedic Astrologer and Educator

508 N. Second St., Fairfield, IA 52556 USA

641-472-3799

www.astroview.com

 

--

 

 

 

CAPE CANAVERAL - The countdown is on for the space shuttle Discovery and

seven astronauts who, if all goes well, will be NASA's first shuttle

astronauts to reach space in since January 2003.

At precisely 6:00 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) Sunday, NASA began counting the days,

minutes and seconds remaining before Discovery's STS-114 mission is expected

to launch into space. The spaceflight is currently scheduled to liftoff on

July 13 at 3:51 p.m. EDT (1951 GMT) from Launch Pad 39B here at NASA's

Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

 

" We're getting excited about the upcoming flight, " said STS-114 commander

Collins after arriving here Saturday. " We're anticipating about what

it's going to be like getting the shuttle back in space again. "

 

Collins and her STS-114 crewmates are the first shuttle astronauts set to

ride a NASA orbiter spaceward since the ill-fated flight of STS-107 aboard

Columbia.

 

Columbia's mission, which launched on Jan. 16, 2003, ended in tragedy when

the orbiter broke apart during reentry, leaving no survivors. Wing damage,

caused at liftoff by a chunk of loose external tank foam, breached

Columbia's protective thermal protection system and allowed hot gases into

the orbiter's left wing, destroying the spacecraft.

 

Discovery's external tank has been modified not only to prevent the type of

foam debris that struck Columbia, but also to reduce the formation of ice on

the tank's exterior. NASA has added heaters to replace foam insulation on

the external tank's bipod fitting - where the chunk that doomed Columbia

originated - and along a bellows unit that flexes in response to the tank's

supercold propellant.

 

" We are finally here, we're ready to go, " said Sandy Coleman, NASA's

external tank project manager, during a press briefing today. " The external

tank is certified. "

 

Discovery's STS-114 mission is a 12-day test flight bound for the

International Space Station (ISS), where the shuttle crew will deliver a

cargo module full of supplies and conduct three spacewalks. The shuttle

astronauts will also test a new orbital boom to scan Discovery for damage

and test repair techniques for fixing heat-resistant tiles and reinforced

carbon carbon panels.

 

" Sheer excitement is the best way to explain it, " Stephanie Stilson,

Discovery's vehicle manager told SPACE.com. " It's seems like it's a little

unreal, I want to pinch myself to see if we really are as close [to launch]

as we are now. "

 

While Stilson and her entire vehicle team are excited for Discovery's

spaceflight, they will keep a close eye on the orbiter's systems as launch

day nears.

 

" We'll be watching things very closely, " Stilson said. " I don't think we've

ever had a launch countdown that didn't have something that you had to go in

and fix or check out or take a second look at. "

 

Over the next several days, launch officials will take a series of critical

steps to prepare Discovery for flight.

 

On July 11 at about 2:00 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), pad engineers will begin

loading the hypergolic reactants Discovery will use during its spaceflight.

The protective rotating service structure covering the orbiter is set to be

swung back on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). Technicians are expected

to begin loading Discovery's external tank with the liquid hydrogen and

liquid oxygen propellant at 6:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT) on July 13.

 

" Currently we're tracking no issues at all as far as preparations go, " NASA

test director Jeff Spaulding said during a morning countdown update.

 

 

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Dear David,

Very eloquently stated. I pray, too, that delay and protection be

afforded the astronauts and their families.

 

Warm regards,

Shayn

 

SAMVA , " David Hawthorne " <david@i...> wrote:

> Dear SAMVA friends:

>

> Back on July 2nd, our dear Shayn Smith, the IIPA-Colorado chapter

president, posted an email about the Space Shuttle Discovery,

indicating the difficulty of the chart for the moment of the launch.

>

> The following is an email I also sent to my private email list, and

to NASA, in the hopes that the launch can be delayed.

>

> --

------------

>

>

> Dear Friends:

>

> As many of you know, there is a chart (horoscope) for every minute

of the day, and any chart can be examined to see if the planets are

strong or weak.

>

> If the chart is strong, then the event associated with the chart,

such as marriage, a new business, the life of a child, etc. is likely

to be more successful.

>

> On the other hand, if the chart is weak, then the event is likely

to be unsuccessful, and the marriage ends in divorce, the business

goes bankrupt and the child has a difficult life.

>

> In view of this, several of us astrologers practicing Systems'

Approach to Vedic astrology are concerned about the launching of the

Space Shuttle Discovery, which is due to launch on July 13, at 3:51

p.m. from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

>

> In viewing the horoscope for the time of the launch, we find quite

a number of serious problems with the chart.

>

> This can indicate a delay, unsuccessful launch, or even a disaster.

>

> Here are the main points:

>

> The chart has a Libra rising sign, at 27:13 degrees.

>

> Venus, ruling the chart, is at 24:57 degrees, conjunct the twelfth

ruler, Mercury (indicating loss), at 23:12 degrees.

>

> Moreover, both Venus and Mercury are under the close aspect

affliction of Rahu at 23:45 degrees, operating out of the

inauspicious sixth house, of fire, conflict, and enemies.

>

> The dispositor (landlord) for Venus, Mercury, and Saturn (ruling

the fifth house of investments), is Moon, which is placed in the

twelfth house of loss, and which is ruled by the afflicted Mercury

(ruling communications).

>

> Mars, ruling the seventh house of partnerships, is badly placed in

the sixth house and is closely conjunct Rahu and afflicted by both

Rahu and Ketu.

>

> Sun, ruling government and the eleventh house of gains, is weak in

old age.

>

> Jupiter, ruling the third house of initiatives and entrepreneurial

activities, is badly placed in the twelfth house of losses.

>

> In other words, all of the planets range from being weak, to being

badly placed, to being afflicted.

>

> The main period ruler (general trend) is the badly placed Moon in

the twelfth house of loss.

>

> The operating planet, Mercury, rules the twelfth house of loss, and

is the most malefic planet for the chart; and is under the close

affliction of Rahu.

>

> The situation is extremely difficult.

>

> Personally, I hope that the launch is delayed or postponed.

>

> Otherwise, there may be a major problem for the crew, and there

will not be a safe and successful mission.

>

> I am also sending copy of this email to NASA in the hopes that it

will be received and seriously considered.

>

> May our prayers and best wishes protect these dear astronauts and

their families.

>

> (You can scroll down for an article on the launch.)

>

> David Hawthorne, M.S., J.B.

> Vedic Astrologer and Educator

> 508 N. Second St., Fairfield, IA 52556 USA

> 641-472-3799

> www.astroview.com

>

> --

------------

>

>

>

> CAPE CANAVERAL - The countdown is on for the space shuttle

Discovery and seven astronauts who, if all goes well, will be NASA's

first shuttle astronauts to reach space in since January 2003.

> At precisely 6:00 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) Sunday, NASA began counting

the days, minutes and seconds remaining before Discovery's STS-114

mission is expected to launch into space. The spaceflight is

currently scheduled to liftoff on July 13 at 3:51 p.m. EDT (1951 GMT)

from Launch Pad 39B here at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape

Canaveral, Florida.

>

> " We're getting excited about the upcoming flight, " said STS-114

commander Collins after arriving here Saturday. " We're

anticipating about what it's going to be like getting the shuttle

back in space again. "

>

> Collins and her STS-114 crewmates are the first shuttle astronauts

set to ride a NASA orbiter spaceward since the ill-fated flight of

STS-107 aboard Columbia.

>

> Columbia's mission, which launched on Jan. 16, 2003, ended in

tragedy when the orbiter broke apart during reentry, leaving no

survivors. Wing damage, caused at liftoff by a chunk of loose

external tank foam, breached Columbia's protective thermal protection

system and allowed hot gases into the orbiter's left wing, destroying

the spacecraft.

>

> Discovery's external tank has been modified not only to prevent the

type of foam debris that struck Columbia, but also to reduce the

formation of ice on the tank's exterior. NASA has added heaters to

replace foam insulation on the external tank's bipod fitting - where

the chunk that doomed Columbia originated - and along a bellows unit

that flexes in response to the tank's supercold propellant.

>

> " We are finally here, we're ready to go, " said Sandy Coleman,

NASA's external tank project manager, during a press briefing

today. " The external tank is certified. "

>

> Discovery's STS-114 mission is a 12-day test flight bound for the

International Space Station (ISS), where the shuttle crew will

deliver a cargo module full of supplies and conduct three spacewalks.

The shuttle astronauts will also test a new orbital boom to scan

Discovery for damage and test repair techniques for fixing heat-

resistant tiles and reinforced carbon carbon panels.

>

> " Sheer excitement is the best way to explain it, " Stephanie

Stilson, Discovery's vehicle manager told SPACE.com. " It's seems like

it's a little unreal, I want to pinch myself to see if we really are

as close [to launch] as we are now. "

>

> While Stilson and her entire vehicle team are excited for

Discovery's spaceflight, they will keep a close eye on the orbiter's

systems as launch day nears.

>

> " We'll be watching things very closely, " Stilson said. " I don't

think we've ever had a launch countdown that didn't have something

that you had to go in and fix or check out or take a second look at. "

>

> Over the next several days, launch officials will take a series of

critical steps to prepare Discovery for flight.

>

> On July 11 at about 2:00 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), pad engineers will

begin loading the hypergolic reactants Discovery will use during its

spaceflight. The protective rotating service structure covering the

orbiter is set to be swung back on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. EDT (2300

GMT). Technicians are expected to begin loading Discovery's external

tank with the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellant at 6:00

a.m. EDT (1200 GMT) on July 13.

>

> " Currently we're tracking no issues at all as far as preparations

go, " NASA test director Jeff Spaulding said during a morning

countdown update.

>

>

> --

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Great Analysis David, I agree and in addition had Rahu not been

afflicting the 12th subperiod lord from the 6th, there might have

been some hope of a succesful mission, but not now.Weather might

still intervene.

May the Divine Light Bless all.

 

regards

Amit

 

SAMVA , " David Hawthorne " <david@i...> wrote:

> Dear SAMVA friends:

>

> Back on July 2nd, our dear Shayn Smith, the IIPA-Colorado chapter

president, posted an email about the Space Shuttle Discovery,

indicating the difficulty of the chart for the moment of the launch.

>

> The following is an email I also sent to my private email list, and

to NASA, in the hopes that the launch can be delayed.

>

> --

------------

>

>

> Dear Friends:

>

> As many of you know, there is a chart (horoscope) for every minute

of the day, and any chart can be examined to see if the planets are

strong or weak.

>

> If the chart is strong, then the event associated with the chart,

such as marriage, a new business, the life of a child, etc. is likely

to be more successful.

>

> On the other hand, if the chart is weak, then the event is likely

to be unsuccessful, and the marriage ends in divorce, the business

goes bankrupt and the child has a difficult life.

>

> In view of this, several of us astrologers practicing Systems'

Approach to Vedic astrology are concerned about the launching of the

Space Shuttle Discovery, which is due to launch on July 13, at 3:51

p.m. from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

>

> In viewing the horoscope for the time of the launch, we find quite

a number of serious problems with the chart.

>

> This can indicate a delay, unsuccessful launch, or even a disaster.

>

> Here are the main points:

>

> The chart has a Libra rising sign, at 27:13 degrees.

>

> Venus, ruling the chart, is at 24:57 degrees, conjunct the twelfth

ruler, Mercury (indicating loss), at 23:12 degrees.

>

> Moreover, both Venus and Mercury are under the close aspect

affliction of Rahu at 23:45 degrees, operating out of the

inauspicious sixth house, of fire, conflict, and enemies.

>

> The dispositor (landlord) for Venus, Mercury, and Saturn (ruling

the fifth house of investments), is Moon, which is placed in the

twelfth house of loss, and which is ruled by the afflicted Mercury

(ruling communications).

>

> Mars, ruling the seventh house of partnerships, is badly placed in

the sixth house and is closely conjunct Rahu and afflicted by both

Rahu and Ketu.

>

> Sun, ruling government and the eleventh house of gains, is weak in

old age.

>

> Jupiter, ruling the third house of initiatives and entrepreneurial

activities, is badly placed in the twelfth house of losses.

>

> In other words, all of the planets range from being weak, to being

badly placed, to being afflicted.

>

> The main period ruler (general trend) is the badly placed Moon in

the twelfth house of loss.

>

> The operating planet, Mercury, rules the twelfth house of loss, and

is the most malefic planet for the chart; and is under the close

affliction of Rahu.

>

> The situation is extremely difficult.

>

> Personally, I hope that the launch is delayed or postponed.

>

> Otherwise, there may be a major problem for the crew, and there

will not be a safe and successful mission.

>

> I am also sending copy of this email to NASA in the hopes that it

will be received and seriously considered.

>

> May our prayers and best wishes protect these dear astronauts and

their families.

>

> (You can scroll down for an article on the launch.)

>

> David Hawthorne, M.S., J.B.

> Vedic Astrologer and Educator

> 508 N. Second St., Fairfield, IA 52556 USA

> 641-472-3799

> www.astroview.com

>

> --

------------

>

>

>

> CAPE CANAVERAL - The countdown is on for the space shuttle

Discovery and seven astronauts who, if all goes well, will be NASA's

first shuttle astronauts to reach space in since January 2003.

> At precisely 6:00 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT) Sunday, NASA began counting

the days, minutes and seconds remaining before Discovery's STS-114

mission is expected to launch into space. The spaceflight is

currently scheduled to liftoff on July 13 at 3:51 p.m. EDT (1951 GMT)

from Launch Pad 39B here at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape

Canaveral, Florida.

>

> " We're getting excited about the upcoming flight, " said STS-114

commander Collins after arriving here Saturday. " We're

anticipating about what it's going to be like getting the shuttle

back in space again. "

>

> Collins and her STS-114 crewmates are the first shuttle astronauts

set to ride a NASA orbiter spaceward since the ill-fated flight of

STS-107 aboard Columbia.

>

> Columbia's mission, which launched on Jan. 16, 2003, ended in

tragedy when the orbiter broke apart during reentry, leaving no

survivors. Wing damage, caused at liftoff by a chunk of loose

external tank foam, breached Columbia's protective thermal protection

system and allowed hot gases into the orbiter's left wing, destroying

the spacecraft.

>

> Discovery's external tank has been modified not only to prevent the

type of foam debris that struck Columbia, but also to reduce the

formation of ice on the tank's exterior. NASA has added heaters to

replace foam insulation on the external tank's bipod fitting - where

the chunk that doomed Columbia originated - and along a bellows unit

that flexes in response to the tank's supercold propellant.

>

> " We are finally here, we're ready to go, " said Sandy Coleman,

NASA's external tank project manager, during a press briefing

today. " The external tank is certified. "

>

> Discovery's STS-114 mission is a 12-day test flight bound for the

International Space Station (ISS), where the shuttle crew will

deliver a cargo module full of supplies and conduct three spacewalks.

The shuttle astronauts will also test a new orbital boom to scan

Discovery for damage and test repair techniques for fixing heat-

resistant tiles and reinforced carbon carbon panels.

>

> " Sheer excitement is the best way to explain it, " Stephanie

Stilson, Discovery's vehicle manager told SPACE.com. " It's seems like

it's a little unreal, I want to pinch myself to see if we really are

as close [to launch] as we are now. "

>

> While Stilson and her entire vehicle team are excited for

Discovery's spaceflight, they will keep a close eye on the orbiter's

systems as launch day nears.

>

> " We'll be watching things very closely, " Stilson said. " I don't

think we've ever had a launch countdown that didn't have something

that you had to go in and fix or check out or take a second look at. "

>

> Over the next several days, launch officials will take a series of

critical steps to prepare Discovery for flight.

>

> On July 11 at about 2:00 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), pad engineers will

begin loading the hypergolic reactants Discovery will use during its

spaceflight. The protective rotating service structure covering the

orbiter is set to be swung back on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. EDT (2300

GMT). Technicians are expected to begin loading Discovery's external

tank with the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellant at 6:00

a.m. EDT (1200 GMT) on July 13.

>

> " Currently we're tracking no issues at all as far as preparations

go, " NASA test director Jeff Spaulding said during a morning

countdown update.

>

>

> --

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