The launch of STS-119 was postponed earlier. It is now scheduled for launch at 9:20 p.m. EDT, March 11, 2009.

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:34:13 PM EST

With Discovery set for liftoff on March 11 at 9:20 p.m. EDT, the countdown clock will begin at the T-43 hour mark at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Earlier the same day, Discovery’s astronauts are scheduled fly from their home base in Houston, arriving mid-afternoon in Florida.

Discovery’s launch date was announced following Friday’s Flight Readiness Review. During the meeting, top NASA and contractor managers assessed the risks associated with the mission and determined the shuttle’s equipment, support systems and procedures are ready for flight…

I wish my cycling event were next week. Although I’d love to be there, I do not see it in my budget. I hope I can make another launch before the end of the program.