Aug 10, 2006

Katherine Trinidad Headquarters, Washington 202-358-3749

Bruce Buckingham Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468

MEDIA ADVISORY: M06-125

NASA ANNOUNCES POST READINESS REVIEW PRESS CONFERENCE

NASA officials will host a news conference no earlier than 2 p m EDT, Wednesday, Aug 16, following a two-day detailed assessment of the readiness of Space Shuttle Atlantis for launch The briefing will air live on NASA TV from the Kennedy Space Center, Fla

The news conference follows the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission The Aug 15-16 meeting is designed to produce a number of key decisions about Atlantis' mission, STS-115, including selection of an official launch date

Briefing participants:

-- Michael Griffin, NASA administrator -- Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations -- Wayne Hale, Space Shuttle Program manager -- Mike Leinbach, NASA launch director

The specific start time of the news conference depends on the meeting's conclusion Questions will be taken from media at participating NASA locations Media must contact NASA centers by 5 p m EDT, Tuesday, Aug 15 for access information

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For STS-115 crew and mission information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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