Space Shuttle Discovery 4 July launch in doubt after cracks found in insulating foam

2006-07-03T18:00:00

Shuttle on pad 3 July W445

NASA inspectors have found a crack in the foam insulation of the space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank, possibly ruling out an Independence Day launch. More soon.

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