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Julie Payette's Journal

Centre spatial Johnson –
July 1st, 2009

Hello to all my friends!

It's confirmed! This morning NASA conducted a tanking test that showed repairs to Space Shuttle Endeavour's external fuel tank have been successful. A hydrogen gas leak at the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate, attached to the venting system used to carry excess hydrogen safely away from the launch pad, postponed Endeavour's two launch attempts in June.

The launch of Endeavour on the STS-127 mission is now targeted for 7:39 p.m. on Saturday, July 11.

The crew will enter quarantine next Sunday, July 5. There is a four-day launch window with three launch opportunities, meaning Endeavour could launch on the 11th, 12th or 14th of July. The weather in that part of Florida is known to be uncertain at this time of year, so we're all hoping the weather will cooperate and let us take off at last.

Three's a charm. Go Endeavour!