NASA Invites Media To Two Shuttle Move Photo Opportunity On Jan. 31

[KSC News Center <ksc@mediaservices.nasa.gov>]

Jan. 26, 2012

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M05-12

NASA INVITES MEDIA TO TWO SHUTTLE MOVE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY ON JAN. 31

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Media are invited to a photo opportunity of 
two space shuttles moving to different locations at NASA's Kennedy 
Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

First, shuttle Endeavour will move from the Vehicle Assembly Building 
(VAB) to its processing hangar, Orbiter Processing Facility-2 
(OPF-2). Following Endeavour's move shuttle Atlantis will be moved 
from the VAB transfer aisle and take Endeavour's place in the 
building's high bay 4.

First motion of Endeavour is set for about 8 a.m. EST. Media must 
arrive at Kennedy's Press Site by 7 a.m. for transportation to the 
event.

Journalists without NASA Kennedy accreditation need to apply for 
credentials by noon Jan. 30. International media accreditation for 
this event is closed. Badges can be picked up at the Kennedy Space 
Center Badging Office on State Road 405. Media must apply for 
credentials online at:

https://media.ksc.nasa.gov  

Any updates on the move will be available at 321-867-2525.

In OPF-2, Endeavour will undergo preparations for public display at 
the California Science Center in Los Angeles in the second half of 
this year. Atlantis will remain temporarily stored in the VAB.

Highlights of the move will air on NASA Television's Video File. For 
NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, 
visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv 

For more information about the shuttles' preparations for public 
display, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle  

	
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