Lightning delays shuttle Endeavour launch

July 12, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour’s Saturday evening launch after lightning struck at least 11 times near the seaside launch pad.

NASA technicians found no damage after an electrical storm Friday afternoon but said they will need at least another day to check critical systems.

A mission management team planned to meet early today to determine if all the testing has been completed and whether to fuel Endeavour for a possible launch this evening. Liftoff would be at 7:13 p.m. if NASA attempts to launch today.