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Message: <blockquote data-quote="lkdood" data-source="post: 5184414" data-attributes="member: 92282">Astronauts All AboardWed, 15 Jul 2009 08:37:58 PM GMTAll seven STS-127 astronauts are strapped into space shuttle Endeavour's crew module and are ready for the final few hours of today's countdown at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.While the countdown is proceeding smoothly, there are several weather issues the launch team is monitoring. The Eastern Range is "red" due to anvil clouds, cumulus clouds, field mills and lightning. Storms to the northwest of the launch area are expected to dissipate, while a system northeast of Kennedy also is being closely watched. Overall, the forecast calls for a 60-percent chance of favorable weather by launch time.With the astronauts safely aboard, the launch pad closeout crew is making preparations to close Endeavour's side hatch.Endeavour's external fuel tank is fully loaded with its supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants. Weather permitting, liftoff remains on schedule for 6:03 p.m. EDT.</blockquote>

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