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The Hydrogen Valve Sensor Lied-and It Bought Seven Astronauts One More Minute
A hydrogen valve sensor at the pad reads wrong, stalling the launch as Discovery climbs-what happens next?
The Hydrogen Valve Sensor Lied-and It Bought Seven Astronauts One More Minute
In this episode, we follow the countdown and the lead-up to Space Shuttle Discovery's August 2009 launch, tracking the technical hiccups, crew swaps, and cargo manifest that made this flight both routine and fragile. What happens when a single sensor can't be trusted and the decision to delay becomes the mission's pivot point?
Person: Seven astronauts
Date: August 28-29, 2009
Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery…
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