exploded. The flight director confirms that. We are looking at checking with recovery forces to see what can be done at this point. Contingency procedures are in effect. We will report more as we have information available..."(Lewis, p21)
             "Major Malfunction", a phrase that stuck with everyone watching the launch that day. Although later, flight commentator Nesbit would be commended for remaining calm by some people, many people described the statement as "the understatement of the century".
             Following all the delays caused by the weather over the past five days, the launch was rescheduled for the morning of January, 28th. A cold front with high winds was forecasted to pass through east central Florida. However, the winds were expected to die down, and the morning was expected to be clear but very cold. Temperatures were expected to fall into the low twenties, a rarity for the sub-tropical Florida climate. "Mission managers for NASA assessed the possible effects of the cold weather on the launch, but the only threat t
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