Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
tracy.g.young@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M13-10
NASA INVITES MEDIA TO PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AT LAUNCH PAD MARCH 16
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Journalists are invited to a photo opportunity
at Launch Pad 39A at 8 a.m. EDT on March 16. Discovery's payload for
the STS-131 mission, secure in its transportation canister, is
scheduled to roll out to the pad starting at 12:01 a.m. The rotating
service structure, which protects the shuttle from inclement weather
and provides access to parts of the shuttle while at the pad, will be
retracted to support the lifting of the canister for transfer to its
final processing area.
During the event, reporters will have the opportunity to speak with
Kennedy's STS-131 payload mission manager, Joe Delai, and Boeing
payload flow manager, Mike Kinslow. Media planning to attend must
arrive at Kennedy's news center by 7:30 a.m. for transportation to
the event. Participants must be dressed in full-length pants, flat
shoes that entirely cover the feet, and shirts with sleeves. Wireless
microphones and cell phones are not permitted at the launch pad.
Discovery will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo
filled with a variety of spare parts and supplies to the
International Space Station. Launch is targeted for April 5.
Reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials should submit their
requests online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.govU.S. reporters must apply for credentials by 4 p.m., Friday, March 12.
Accreditation for international journalists is closed.
For information about the STS-131 mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle For information on the space station, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/station
