NASA: Endeavour's last launch delayed again

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.

/*NASA*/ postponed Friday's launch because of a faulty heating part. They said Sunday that the further delay is because technicians need to replace a switch box in the engine compartment. Two days of testing are required once the new box goes in, said a NASA spokesman.

Another launch was not scheduled.

As late as Saturday, the astronauts and their families were still hoping for a possible launch attempt on Monday. But NASA gave up on that once it became clear extensive repair work would be needed aboard the shuttle.

President /*Barack Obama*/ and first lady /*Michelle Obama*/ visited Cape Canaveral to see the launch and meet with the crew of /*Endeavour*/, including mission commander /*Mark Kelly*/.

Obama also met briefly with Kelly's wife, Rep. /*Gabrielle Giffords*/, who was shot through the head in January.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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