The launch of the NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

The launch of the NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) on Endeavour has been delayed until early October from its planned Sept. 16 liftoff to ensure that the orbiter does not have a frayed wire like one found on Columbia that caused a short circuit during launch on July 23. Columbia's engine...

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