Tuesday, June 16, 2009

NASA Aims For Wednesday Launch

Julie PayetteImage via Wikipedia

The space shuttle Endeavour is due to launch on Wednesday if all goes well. The delay from Saturday was due to a fuel leak.


On board will be Canadian astronaut Julia Payette. This will be her second flight, she flew on the shuttle Discovery in June 1999. She is expected to operate the Canada arm manoeuvres.

Her resume also includes 14 honorary degrees, musician, 5 languages, Military pilot, and deep sea diver.
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