The countdown to shuttle Discovery's Saturday launch officially began yesterday, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is excited to kick off its first manned space flight in almost a year. However, a cloudy weather forecast is causing doubts about whether the shuttle will get off the launch pad - as NASA predicts a 60% chance that thunderstorms will ground the shuttle.
NASA test director Jeff Spaulding said the weekend forecasts were upsetting but also said it is too soon to assume Discovery will not lift off this weekend. Even if the shuttle is grounded on Saturday, NASA has a large window to lift off: The refueling and mandatory rest time for the launch team would allow around 10 possible launch days until July 19. If the shuttle can’t lift-off during that window, NASA will try again in late August.
As a result, analysts at BetCRIS Sportsbook have made predictions on whether or not the Discovery Shuttle will launch on or before July 19th 2006. The site is seeing a surprising amount of activity surrounding the bet.
"Space exploration is truly an extraordinary thing," said Mickey Richardson, CEO of BetCRIS.com. "People from around the world plan trips to Cape Canaveral to witness the launch of a shuttle - it's a moment filled with endless possibility and everyone watching feels a sense of accomplishment."
Additional entertainment odds can be found at http://www.betCRIS.com
Published: 2006-06-29
Bettor's enjoyed a good week with many favorites winning, especially in baseball. Sunday alone in baseball there were 13 defined favorites which won, so with results like that bookmakers generally have a tough time of it.
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