NASA puts shuttle launch pad in Florida up for lease

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, May 25: Nearly two years after space shuttle Atlantis blasted off for the last time, NASA on Thursday put out a “For Lease” notice for one of its shuttle launch pads in Florida. In a notice posted on its procurement website, the US space agency said it was looking for one or more companies to take over operations and maintenance of Launch Complex 39A. (agencies)