Successful Launch of STS116

In follow up to Elizabeth's previous post, I am reporting that Discovery did indeed launch successfully with a spectacular night launch. This is great news because it means that E and I get to go home for Christmas! Of course, E and I ended up playing tag team mission support as she got home a little after midnight and I had to come in at 3 AM. Oh well, that's one of the joys of supporting the space program.