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