NASA - Discovery launch

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Well, just got done watching Nightline.......

Seems NASA is really in a pickle now :( Boy, they just can't seem to get a break either.

A rather LARGE chunk of foam busted off the shuttle's external tanks. Luckily it didn't end in absolute tragedy as did the Columbia..... but they are not exactly in the clear either.

There is a possibility that they may have to send another shuttle to extract the astronauts from the space station, in the event that Discovery is not safe for a return flight.

With so much money being thrown around these days.... you would think that some would be thrown NASA's way to help update the equipment and systems. Someday we are going to need this technology.... to lose it now to tragedy would be a shame. There is a chance that if Discovery doesn't make it back safely.... that it could have very long lasting effects on our space program :(

Sending blessings and prayers to the crew of Discovery..... for a safe trip to the space station... and an even safer trip back home!!!!