The last mission
The Discovery is carrying six astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and all of them have prior experience in space travel. The commander of the mission is Steven Lindsay who thanked everyone for getting the shuttle ready.

“Discovery now making one last reach for the stars,” said the Mission Control commentator, as the space shuttle blasted off from its launch tower.

This was the 39th launch of Discovery.

There have been hullabaloos over the iPhone 4 supposedly faulty antenna, but it does not seem to have significant impact on its prospective sales.

The iPhone 4 fans are ready to lay their hands on the device as soon as it becomes available for sale at Apple and Verizon Wireless stores and some selected Walmart and Best Buy locations.

iLounge reminded internet surfers about antenna problems
The reminder of the antenna problems with this iPhone was first given by iLounge website which is specifically dedicated to Apple products.

Fabulous marketing and publicity helped in profit
The existing customers of the Verizon Wireless were permitted to place the order for the iPhone on Thursday.

The official launch of the iPhone is on Feb 10. Though company set a record on the first day but it declined to give any details about the exact number of phones sold.