NASA tentatively targets May 10 for shuttle launch

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NASA TENTATIVELY TARGETS MAY 10 FOR SHUTTLE LAUNCH
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Work to replace and retest an electrical distribution box in the shuttle
Endeavour's engine compartment will push the crew's next launch attempt to
at least May 10, agency managers said Monday. An official launch date is
expected Friday, after repairs are complete.

http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts134/110502alca/

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IMAGES: REPAIR WORK UNDERWAY AT PAD 39A
http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts134/110502aftgallery/

VIDEO: TECHNICIANS ENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT
http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts134/110501intotheaft/

ATLAS 5 ROCKET SET FOR BLASTOFF ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON
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The early weather forecast for Friday's scheduled launch of the Atlas 5
rocket from Cape Canaveral carrying a missile warning satellite is
predicting good conditions for the blastoff.

http://spaceflightnow.com/atlas/av022/status.html

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