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Discovery set for launch

Space Shuttle Discovery and her seven crewmembers are ready for launch tonight at 03:35 CET (02:35 UT). NASA is keeping a keen eye on the weather over the Cape as a cold front moves through the area. For now the countdown to launch continues.

The seven astronauts, including ESA astronaut Christer Fuglesang, are undergoing final preparations, including a final pre-launch medical exam. The crew is scheduled to suit up at 23:15 CET (22:15 UT), after which they will depart the crew quarters for the drive to the launch pad.

NASA TV will start live coverage from 23:30 CET (22:30 UT). For more about the Celsius Mission, visit http://www.esa.int/celsius

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