Fuel Leak Delays Atlantis Launch

By Fraser Cain - April 04, 2002 03:24 AM UTC | Missions

Leaking fuel on the launch pad of the space shuttle

Atlantis

has forced NASA controllers to push back the launch - leaking ground equipment that supply the shuttle with liquid-hydrogen appear to be the culprit.

Atlantis

had been scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral at 2213 GMT (5:13pm EST), so when the cancellation was announced, the seven astronauts hadn't even suited up yet. NASA has yet to announce when the countdown will resume. (Source: AP)

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