NASA Reschedules Launch Pad Photo Opportunity to March 19

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March 15, 2010

Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
tracy.g.young@nasa.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M14-10

NASA RESCHEDULES LAUNCH PAD PHOTO OPPORTUNITY TO MARCH 19

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The move for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 
mission payload to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A now is 
targeted for Friday, March 19, starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The photo 
opportunity at the pad now is scheduled for 8 a.m. on March 19. 

The additional time will allow shuttle technicians to perform testing 
on Discovery's reaction control system helium valves.

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. Changes to this event also will be updated on 
Kennedy's media phone line, 321-867-2525.

Discovery will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module, Leonardo, 
filled with a variety of spare parts and supplies to the 
International Space Station. Standard preparations for Discovery's 
targeted April 5 launch date will continue in parallel while the 
additional helium testing takes place.

For information about the STS-131 mission and the latest on the helium 
testing, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle 

For information on the space station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station  

	
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