Assuming no really unusual glitches in the countdown, one week from today we should be at KSC for our pre-launch briefing. In the paper this morning, there was news the President, the First Lady and Sasha and Malia will be attending the launch. Add to this the hype surrounding Mark Kelly and Representative Giffords and you have the makings for a really busy time in and around the VIP and press viewing areas. It should be great fun.
Fingers and toes are crossed in hopes of good weather. The current launch window is open unitl May 4th, but given that we’re leaving for London on May 5th, I don’t think we’ll be able to wait much beyond May 2.