Update: New Date and Time for Space Shuttle Discovery's Rollout

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06.13.05

Jessica Rye
Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 
(Phone: 321/867-2468)

RELEASE: 50-05

UPDATE: NEW DATE AND TIME FOR SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY'S ROLLOUT

Space Shuttle Discovery is set to roll out to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's 
Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Fla., with an upgraded External Tank. 
First motion is currently targeted for 12:01 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 
15. 

The fully-assembled Space Shuttle vehicle, or stack -- consisting of 
the orbiter, External Tank (ET) and twin Solid Rocket Boosters -- 
will be mounted on the Mobile Launcher Platform and delivered to the 
pad via a Crawler Transporter. The four-mile journey from the Vehicle 
Assembly Building (VAB) to the pad will take about six hours. 

Based on the current rollout schedule, the KSC Press Site will be open 
beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. STS-114 badges will be 
honored from 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday through 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

Media must arrive for a photo opportunity at the KSC Press Site by 
6:30 a.m. Wednesday for transportation to the viewing area. 

Since media arrival times are subject to change, please call the KSC 
media codaphone at 321/867-2525 for the latest updates. 

Discovery's initial move to Launch Pad 39B will be covered live on 
NASA Television. Live commentary will begin at the first motion of 
the Crawler Transporter and continue for about one hour. Live 
commentary will provide periodic updates and conclude once Discovery 
reaches the pad. In addition, NASA TV will broadcast live rollout 
images from 5 to 8 a.m. 

Media may pick up their badges at the Pass and Identification Building 
on State Road 405 by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14 or beginning at 6 
a.m. Wednesday. Media must be properly dressed in long pants and 
closed shoes with low heels. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. 

For the latest information on NASA's Return to Flight efforts on the 
Internet, visit: 

http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight

	
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