NASA checks for damage after possible lightning
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL
Atlantis is poised to blast off Friday on the very last shuttle
flight. Thunderstorms, however, are threatening to keep the
spaceship.
On Thursday, heavy rain and storms pelted the Florida launch
site. Early in the afternoon, NASA reported a lightning strike
within one-third of a mile from the pad. NASA says are no immediate
signs of damage, but technicians are checking the electrical
systems.
The shuttle has yet to be fueled for its historic mission. And
the four astronauts won't board until Friday.
Launch time on Friday is 11:26 a.m.
