Discovery Doing Well So Far, NASA Says

Shuttle Looks to Have Blasted Off Without Damage, NASA Says; More Time Necessary for Checks
By RASHA MADKOUR

HOUSTON Dec 10, 2006 (AP)— Space shuttle Discovery looks to be in good health so far, NASA managers said Sunday, although it will be at least two days before engineers can rule out any possible damage from the program's first night launch in four years.

"So far so good," said lead flight director Tony Ceccacci as Discovery's astronauts wrapped up a meticulous inspection of the shuttle's heat shield, looking for any possible damage from liftoff....