Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20110224:21:53:00
>> one minute and counting the sequencer will verify the three main engines are ready to start. is the booster joint heaters are being deactivated at this time. t-minus 48 seconds. we're transferring to orbiter internal power. "discovery" is running now on its three on-board fuel cells. t-minus 31 seconds. >> autosequence start. >> we have a go for autosequence start, "discovery's" on-board computers have primary control of the vehicle's primary functions. 20 seconds. the sound suppression water system has been activated protecting "discovery" and the launchpad from acoustical energy waves. go...