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Astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery swept across the ship’s exterior with remote-controlled cameras Wednesday in a search for damage that could jeopardize their return to Earth, as NASA managers pondered which of three sites would be best for landing Friday.
The Discovery crew used the shuttle’s robotic arm and a 50-foot boom to take pictures, which NASA engineers will examine before deciding as early as Thursday whether to clear the spaceship for landing.
“So far everything is looking good,” said Phil Engelauf, chief of the flight directors’ office. “The systems on the vehicle are performing well. The vehicle is healthy. The crew is in good shape.”
