Despite hopes for a fall 2004 launch, NASA has decided to postpone the next space shuttle launch until at least March 2005. Backup safety plans for the flight include having a second shuttle ready to launch on a rescue mission if necessary. All future shuttle flights will focus on the International Space Station, which allows them to have a “pit stop” to inspect the shuttle and perform any repairs. Engineers are working on repair kits and inspection booms. Shuttle Discovery has been picked to be the next up.