Discovery shuttle set to return back to Earth
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space shuttle, Discovery is all set to return on this Monday with its seven-member crew after a safe completion of the successful trip.
The 14-day mission was successfully accomplished and now the NASA managers are determining the apt weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida before permitting Discovery to land.
And if by chance the space shuttle falters to land on Monday, additional opportunities will be available at Kennedy on Tuesday, and backup landing site at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
It is further stated that approximately after two hours after landing, NASA officials will hold a briefing to discuss the mission. Following which the officials will lay the astronauts for a routine physical check-up and allow them to meet with their families.
The crew will be ready to participate in a post-landing news conference about four and a half hours after landing, reports an official.
