Two Teachers launch into Space

Space Shuttle Discovery carries the crew of STS 119 to the International Space Station

Discovery launched for the International Space Station on Sunday, carrying with it the final solar panel array to bring the station to full power. Two of the crew where teachers only 5 years ago and now they are Mission Specialists. Joseph Acaba and Steve Swanson will both take part in long space walks to fit the panels. Click the link on the left hand side to go to the web site for the mission.