Orbiter: Endeavour
Shuttle Mission: STS-113
Date: November 18, 2002

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– During the STS-113 launch postponement press conference, Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore and Launch Director Mike Leinbach explain the oxygen leak that halted tonight's launch attempt. The 16th assembly flight to the International Space Station, STS-113 will carry the Port 1 (P1) truss aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour as well as the Expedition 6 crew, who will replace Expedition 5 on the Station.

Live Countdown Coverage
Pre-Launch Video Table of Contents

Pre-launch Video Coverage
Launch Delay Press Conference
November 10, 2002

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Space Shuttle Program Manager Ron Dittemore says the launch team needs to investigate the leak before attempting to launch.
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Launch Director Mike Leinbach is disappointed about the postponement but proud of the launch team's diligence.
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