The failed control box was removed overnight from Endeavour, but some other issues have been identified that need to be investigated.
Yesterday afternoon, Shuttle and Space Station Managers met and set a possible launch date for May 10th. If Endeavour launches on the 10th, the two day extension planned for the mission will not be possible as it will conflict with the return flight of the Soyuz capsule carrying Cady Coleman, Paulo Nespoli, and Demitri Kondratyev. They are due to undock on May 22nd, and land in Kazakhstan on May 23rd.
Meanwhile, STS-134 crew will continue training exercises in Houston to keep their skills sharp. Mike Finke tweeted yesterday, "No worries-- we have plenty to study and the teams at the Cape are awesome.
The current launch window is now set for May 10 to May 12.
I will post updates as I learn more.
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