Space Shuttle Discovery's preparations continue for upcoming launch

Space Shuttle Discovery was rolled out onto Launch Pad 39A early on Tuesday morning, and the preparations to get it ready for its upcoming launch continue. NASA technicians performed a liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen system functional and check for the shuttle after its arrival to the launch pad. Leak tests are scheduled for Friday. Technicians also worked on connecting the ground umbilical carrier plate (GUCP) on Tuesday and powered up the shuttle as part of the initial systems check. More

(Source: Examiner.com - Feb 3)