Discovery Takes First Step Toward Launch Pad

The Shuttle Discovery has completed the first of two major milestones on the
path toward Return to Flight.

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 29, Discovery rolled over from
the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at
NASA's Kennedy Space Center. There it will be attached to its redesigned
External Tank and twin Solid Rocket Boosters.

On Monday, April 4, Discovery begins its eight hour journey to launch pad
39B. Discovery's mission, STS-114, is targeted for launch in May.

"This is a tremendous accomplishment for the Space Shuttle Program," said
Bill Parsons, Space Shuttle Program Manager. "This effort has taken a
talented team dedicated to meticulously preparing the vehicle and
implementing all the modifications for a safe Return to Flight," he added.

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