Hasta La Gadget!

The space shuttle Discovery’s final launch has been delayed for a couple of weeks now, thanks to numerous delays due to electrical problems, weather, and mostly recently, gas leaks. The mission, which was initially scheduled to begin on November 1st, is now planned for December 3rd at 2:52 ET.

The most recent, nearly month-long delay is due to a hydrogen leak discovered on the ship’s external gas tank. NASA has been busy replacing a seal on the tank and reinforcing its metal ribs.

When the shuttle final takes off, its final mission is set to last 11 days. It will feature six astronauts, two space walks, and one humanoid space robot.