Spacecraft Can't Be Prepared Before Window In 2009 Closes Testing and hardware work can't be completed in time to launch the Mars Science Laboratory as planned in a window of opportunity next year, meaning the spacecraft can't be launched until the next window opens in 2011, NASA officials announced. NASA had hoped to launch during the opportunity that ends in October next year, but now liftoff will be delayed for two years, costing $400 million in tight-budget times. That Mars…
Mars Science Laboratory Mission Liftoff Delayed For Two Years
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