The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on its final mission, STS-133 , has been delayed another day. Launch is now targeted for 3:52 PM EDT on Wednesday, November 3. Discovery's launch was originally scheduled for this Monday, but was delayed until the following day after several helium and nitrogen leaks were discovered aboard the shuttle. The initial delay was to accommodate repairs to these leaks. These repairs are taking longer than expected according to NASA officials. STS-133 will deliver supplies and components to the International Space Station, including the Permanent Multipurpose Module and the third of four ExPRESS Logistics Carriers . Two spacewalks are to be performed by the crew during their 11 day mission, the 133rd flight of the Space Shuttle Program and the 39th flight of Discovery.
The launch of on its final mission, , has been delayed another day. Launch is now targeted for 3:52 PM on Wednesday, November 3. Discovery's launch was originally scheduled for this Monday, but was delayed until the following day after several and leaks were discovered aboard the shuttle. The initial delay was to accommodate repairs to these leaks. These repairs are taking longer than expected according to NASA officials. STS-133 will deliver supplies and components to the International Space Station, including the and the third of four . Two spacewalks are to be performed by the crew during their 11 day mission, the 133rd flight of the and the 39th flight of Discovery.
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