Mr. MICHAEL LEINBACH (Launch Director): The good news is, bad weather keeps birds away.

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"We made a call that surprised some folks, " said launch director Mike Leinbach.

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"It lit up the Kennedy Space Center, " said shuttle flight director, Mike Leinbach.

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Launch director Michael Leinbach also says they'll release the vultures.

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