Nov 24, 2010

Allard Beutel Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 allard beutel@nasa gov

Stephanie Schierholz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 stephanie schierholz@nasa gov

Kyle Herring Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 kyle j herring@nasa gov

RELEASE: 10-313

NASA SETS SHUTTLE DISCOVERY'S LAUNCH FOR NO EARLIER THAN DEC 17

WASHINGTON -- NASA managers have targeted space shuttle Discovery's launch for no earlier than Dec 17 Shuttle managers determined more tests and analysis are needed before proceeding with the STS-133 mission

As a result, the launch status meeting planned for Monday, Nov 29, has been postponed and will be rescheduled

The Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) reviewed on Wednesday repairs and engineering evaluations associated with cracks on two 21-foot-long, U-shaped aluminum brackets, called stringers, on the shuttle's external tank Managers decided the analysis and tests required to launch Discovery safely are not complete The work will continue through next week

The next status review by the PRCB will be Thursday, Dec 2 If managers clear Discovery for launch on Dec 17, the preferred time is approximately 8:51 p m EST

For STS-133 crew and mission information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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