Astronaut Feels Better; Weather Delays Liftoff
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<i> United Press International</i>
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Atlantis’ commander was given a clean bill of health Friday but torrential rain and high winds forced NASA to delay the shuttle’s military flight a third day, pushing liftoff from Saturday to today.
The exact time is classified, as is the goal of the mission.
The launch was delayed twice before because commander John (J.O.) Creighton, 46, complained of cold symptoms and a bad sore throat.
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