NASA Postpones Second Discovery Launch Attempt

NASA has just scrubbed the second launch attempt for space shuttle Discovery due to bad weather conditions. The launch director has stated that they will wait for a period of 48 hours and attempt to launch on Tuesday, 4th June. It is unclear at this stage if they will aim for a morning or afternoon launch. This will be established according to the prevailing weather conditions.

Update: NASA has just confirmed that the next attempt will take place on Tuesday, with liftoff scheduled to occur at 2:38 p.m., EDT

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