NASA sets next shuttle launch date

CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA on Friday scheduled the launch date for the next space shuttle mission.

The scheduled date for the explosion of Shuttle Endeavour is on February 7.

The shuttle will deliver the final module of the U.S. portion to the international space station.

Endeavour's flight will commence the final year of space shuttle operations.

5 shuttle missions are planned in 2010, with the final flight currently targeted for launch in September.