Atlantis - Back to Launch Pad

Partway through the move back to the assembly building to weather out Ernesto, the decision was made to turn back to the launch pad. Real time weather forecasting and near real time decision making show Real time determination and dedication.




Atlantis Heading Back To Launch Pad
"NASA managers have decided to roll the shuttle Atlantis back to the launch pad. It should arrive at around 8 p.m. EDT tonight. A new launch date is not yet scheduled.
The latest forecasts show Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to weaken enough to allow the shuttle to ride out the storm at the pad."