1.   Launch controllers resumed the countdown, but they called it off seconds later because too much liquid oxygen propellant had drained away during the countdown hold.

2.   As the master alarm sounded in the space shuttle cockpit, launch controllers swiftly determined that not one but two detectors were indicating high concentrations of smoke.

3.   Burned wires prevented the automatic escape system from kicking in, forcing launch controllers to activate the system via radio commands.

4.   But launch controllers quickly determined that all three units were working fine.

5.   But launch controllers quickly determined that all three units were working fine and counted down several more seconds before finally giving up for the day.

6.   He snapped a salute to the launch controllers.

7.   Launch controllers gathered for photos following liftoff.

8.   Launch controllers said they would try again late Friday, though the weather was expected to worsen.

9.   Launch controllers said they would try again late Friday afternoon, though the weather was expected to worsen.

10.   Launch controllers applauded and shook hands.