Astronomy Nightly

Despite being “no-go” for weather until nearly the last minute, Space Shuttle Endeavour launched this morning for STS-130.  Seconds after launch, they punched through a thin cloud deck – reminding me of the launch of STS-123 in March, 2008.  Main engine cutoff (MECO) happened about 4:22am EST and Endeavour is now safely in orbit.

For the latest STS-130 information, check out NASA’s Shuttle page:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html