Candrea Thomas
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-10

SHUTTLE DISCOVERY'S ROLLOUT TO LAUNCH PAD MOVES TO MARCH 3

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. � Due to possible rain and lightning, NASA
managers at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., now are targeting shuttle
Discovery's move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39A
for 12:01 a.m. EST on Wednesday, March 3.

Media with permanent Kennedy credentials and those credentialed
specifically for Discovery�s rollout and Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test for the STS-131 mission to the International Space
Station are invited to a special photo opportunity for the move.

Journalists will be able to cover the beginning of the move starting
at 12:01 a.m. until two hours following first motion of the shuttle.
Viewing will only be available from Kennedy�s Press Site property.
There will be no availability to cover first motion from other
locations.

International media must arrive at the Kennedy Pass and ID Building on
State Road 3 before 11 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, for transportation to
the Press Site for this event. This will be the only pick-up
opportunity due to limited staffing. Reporters will be returned to
their vehicles two hours after the start of the move.

Regularly scheduled activities include a 6:30 a.m. photo opportunity,
followed by an 8:30 a.m. interview availability with Discovery Flow
Director Stephanie Stilson. Reporters must arrive at Kennedy's news
center by 6 a.m. for transportation to the viewing area. Foreign
media must arrive at the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State
Road 405 at 5:30 a.m. for transportation to the Press Site.

Live coverage of the move will be shown on NASA Television beginning
at 6:30 a.m. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to
streaming video, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

Recorded updates for all events will be available at 321-867-2525.

For more information about the STS-131 mission and crew, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle