STS-119 Launch Targeted for March 11

The Space Shuttle Program Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB) ended their meeting this evening with a thorough review of the flow control valve issue. After a tremendous amount of testing, analysis, and inspection, the program will continue forward with the Flight Readiness Review (FRR) this Friday (3/6). The targeted launch date is March 11th at 9:20 pm EDT.

Click here for more info on the valve issue.

(Below: One of the new valves installed this week)