Orion Mars spacecraft launch delayed until Friday morning
Friday, December 5, 2014 - 02:00
in Astronomy & Space
Wind gusts and sticky fuel valves conspired to keep NASA's new Orion spacecraft on the launch pad Thursday, delaying a crucial test flight meant to revitalize human exploration.
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