Astronauts close space shuttle's doors for landing

The shuttle Discovery crew closed their ship's doors for landing on Saturday, hoping to beat out an encroaching cold front at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Touchdown was scheduled for 1:39 p.m. EDT, with a backup opportunity at 3:14 p.m EDT. Flight directors hope to have the shuttle back on the ground before a layer of clouds moving toward the seaside spaceport thickens. "It's going to be a matter of timing," said mission commentator Kyle Herring. More

(Source: Reuters - Mar 28)