STS-130: Second Launch Attempt

Endeavour is fueled up for her second try early Monday. The first launch attempt was called off due to low clouds which would have hampered visibility in case the Orbiter had to return to the launch site. The ice team is currently checking for debris at the pad. NASA reports:

Endeavour Launch Rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 8

Image above: Looking down on space shuttle Endeavour as it stands on Launch Pad 39A. Image credit: NASA TV

› Meet the STS-130 Crew

Image: Space shuttle Endeavour's three main engines are visible in this view from Launch Pad 39A. Image credit: NASA TV

STS-130 COUNTDOWN HIGHLIGHTS

For launch Monday, Feb. 8: All Times are Listed in Eastern

11:44 p.m.	The astronauts conduct a weather briefing with Flight Director Norm Knight and the Ascent Team of flight controllers in Mission Control, Houston
11:54 p.m.	The astronauts suit up for launch
12:19 a.m.	Countdown resumes at the T-3 hour mark
12:24 a.m.	The astronauts depart their crew quarters for Launch Pad 39A
12:54 a.m.	The astronauts arrive at Launch Pad 39A and begin to board Endeavour
2:09 a.m.	Endeavour's hatch is closed and latched for launch
2:59 a.m.	Countdown enters a 10-minute built-in hold at the T-20 minute mark
3:09 a.m.	Countdown resumes at the T-20 minute mark
3:20 a.m.	Countdown enters a 40-minute built-in hold at the T-9 minute mark; the MMT conducts its final poll for a "go-no go" for the launch of Endeavour (this hold will be adjusted by about 5 additional minutes to become a 45-minute built-in hold designed to meet the preferred in-plane launch time of 4:39:47 a.m. EST)
4:05 a.m.	Countdown resumes at the T-9 minute mark
4:09 a.m.	APU start
4:14:08 a.m.	Launch of Endeavour on the STS-130 mission
4:22:38 a.m.	Main engine cutoff

Additional Resources
› STS-130 Press Kit (8.4 Mb PDF)
› STS-130 Mission Summary (448 Kb PDF)
› Orbiter Status Updates

Image above: NASA's "Ice Team" is at the launch pad to inspect the exterior, fuel tank and other hardware on space shuttle Endeavour for any evidence of ice or debris. Image credit: NASA TV

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