NASA moves space shuttle launch to next Wednesday

NASA is now targeting next Wednesday for the launch of space shuttle Discovery. The mission has been delayed repeatedly over the past month for tests on critical engine valves. Shuttle managers decided Wednesday to move up liftoff by one day. They say they are confident that the three latest hydrogen gas valves aboard Discovery are free of cracks and will perform as expected during launch. Top officials will meet Friday to finalize the date. More

(Source: Associated Press - Nov 30)