Re: Another ET problem looms? (Hurricane Katrina)


Brian Thorn wrote:
> On 30 Aug 2005 09:36:44 -0700, "ed kyle" <edkyle99@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Launch occurs about six weeks after rollout.
>
> When did this happen? Pre-107, launch was normally 4 weeks after
> rollout.

I think this was specifically due to added testing for
the Return to Flight mission(s) (NASA did a Wet Dress
Rehearsal, etc.). The schedule may be tightened again
in the future.

- Ed Kyle

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