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Final liftoff of the NASA shuttle program
Posted: 07.08.2011 at 10:02 AM
Roxanne Werly

Roxanne Werly is the Interactive and Broadcast Managing Editor for TV 7&4 and 29&8

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. -- Thousands are gathering at Cape Canaveral Florida to watch the final liftoff of the NASA shuttle program.

With all four astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis, the Close Out Crew sealed the hatch for flight and is verifying the integrity of the seal before breaking down the White Room and departing the launch pad.

Weather still is 30 percent "go" and while weather remains dynamic, Launch Director Mike Leinbach told the launch team earlier, "We do have a shot at this today."

There are no major technical issues and launch remains on schedule for 11:26 a.m. EDT for the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program.

If Atlantis doesn't launch by Monday, it'll have to wait until at least July 16.

To view the shuttle preps and watch the launch live CLICK HERE.

For more information on the shuttle launch CLICK HERE.

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