Thank you very much for the report.<br /><br />This sounds still like a May launchwindow is (as a NET) doable or not? I really would love to see the may launch happen, that would restore a lot of public confidence in the STS system. The july launch would be good as well, if it allows a second STS mission in 2006. <br />I'm a big STS fan, and really hope everything goes well for a may or july RTF.<br /><br />On other websites there are reports that the PAL ramps are coming off, and that this works definitely prevent a May launch window, and may even prevent the July Launch window, with STS-121 moving to the October or Nov. (not sure if one exists) Launchwindow of 2006. <br /><br />If a launch target for STS-121 is choosen in fall of 2006 (october or later), would there be a chance for STS-115 in 2006 (going in December?)? <br />Or would the light requirements etc. prevent such a thing? And if yes, would they even prevent a (very) theoretical rescue mission of Atlantis for Discovery on STS-121?<br />Or to say it different: Is there a a real possibility to launch STS-121 in any other (later) launchwindow then May & July? Or is (because of the light requirement situation) an october launchwindow for STS-121 not possible because a november/december window is not possible for the rescue mission?<br />Does that mean if STS-121 misses the July launchwindow its next target launchwindow would be may 2007?<br /><br />I'm a bit confused by the tings mentioned all arround. <br /><br />Maybe you could clear that up. I'm sure there are other STS fans like me who are as well somwhat confused by the launch window requirements and planning. <br /><br />Thank you again for the posting of the status report, it was very interesting.