Ice might be melting. Compare this photo with earlier image in previous blog entry.
The final inspection team has completed their inspection of a four-inch piece of ice on the fuel line bracket. The team sent photos of the ice to the Mission Management Team, which will take a final "go/no go" poll at 10:44 a.m.
"It appears it's possible the ice could be diminishing in size," said the NASA commentator.
The ice was found on the 17-inch liquid hydrogen umbilical fuel line that goes into the tank.
The ice appeared to be 4 inches by 1.5 inches in diameter.
Other launch milestones:
10:44 a.m. - MMT conducts final "go/no go" poll
11:38 a.m. - launch
11:46 a.m. - main engine cutoff/orbit
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