May 22 1991
From The Space Library
NASA announced the postponement of the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia because of last minute problems discovered: two computer devices and nine four-inch temperature sensors. The flight was to be delayed at least 11 days. Reasons for the delay in finding the flaws were discussed. (P Inq, May 22/91; NY Times, May 22/91; W Post, May 22/91; USA Today, May 22/91; AP, May 22/91; UPI, May 22/91; LA Times, May 22/91; P Inq, May 23/91; NY Times, May 23/91; W Post, May 23/91; USA Today, May 23/91; AP, May 23/91; UPI, May 23/91)
According to the New York Times, Japan was reassessing its decision that pre-serving good trade relations with the United States was more important than quickly developing a competitive space industry. Because its own heavy-lift rocket program ran into endless problems and delays, Japan turned to foreign companies to launch its satellites. But the two satellite accidents, of which the most recent was the loss of the Atlas Centaur rocket launched from Cape Canaveral by General Dynamics Corporation earlier in 1991, caused consider-able Japanese concern. The loss had a major impact on Japan's high-definition television projects, which were developing rapidly.(NY Times, May 22/91)
Queen Elizabeth visited Johnson Space Center in Houston. (AP, May 22/91; W Times, May 23/91; LA Times, May 23/91; UPI, May 23/91)
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