NASA Issues Statement on SpaceX Launch Date

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

April 24, 2012

George H. Diller
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
george.h.diller@nasa.gov

Michael Braukus 
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov

Josh Byerly
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
josh.byerly@nasa.gov

RELEASE: 12-133

NASA ISSUES STATEMENT ON SPACEX LAUNCH DATE

WASHINGTON -- In response to SpaceX's announcement that it has delayed 
launch of its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft from April 30 to 
May 7, NASA issued the following statement from Associate 
Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations William 
Gerstenmaier:

"We appreciate that SpaceX is taking the necessary time to help ensure 
the success of this historic flight. We will continue to work with 
SpaceX in preparing for the May 7 launch to the International Space 
Station."

For more information on the flight, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/spacex 

For more information on the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station 

For NASA TV streaming video, scheduling and downlink information, 
visit: 

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv 

	
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