Discovery's STS-124 mission targeted for launch May 31

NASA is targeting May 31 as the launch date for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission. The Japanese Pressurized Module will be the station's largest science laboratory, measuring 37 feet long and 14 feet in diameter, about the size of a large tour bus. The shuttle also will deliver the lab's robotic arm system that support operations outside of Kibo. More

(Source: Southgate Amateur Radio Club - Apr 12)