NASA scrubs Orion launch; will try again Friday

NASA has scrubbed the launch of its new Orion spacecraft due to wind, rocket valves; they will try again Friday. NASA stood poised to usher in a new era of exploration Thursday with the premier launch of its new Orion spacecraft, but the countdown was repeatedly stalled by gusty wind and then a sticky rocket valve. After halting the countdown twice because of high wind, NASA pushed ahead, only to be thwarted by a valve in the first-stage booster that failed to close on command with just three minutes and nine seconds to go. More

(Source: CTV News - Dec 4)