Aug 13, 2010

Michael Braukus Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979 michael j braukus@nasa gov MEDIA ADVISORY: M10-115

NASA ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL CREW INITIATIVE FORUM

WASHINGTON -- NASA is hosting a forum to present an overview of common themes captured from industry responses to NASA's Commercial Crew Initiative Request For Information (RFI) The forum is scheduled for 9 to 11:30 a m , Thursday, Aug 19 at NASA Headquarters, 300 E St SW, Washington

The RFI, issued on May 21, collected information from industry to help NASA plan the overall strategy for the development and demonstration of a commercial crew transport capability and to receive comments on NASA human-rating technical requirements

The Aug 19 forum will include discussion about how NASA is addressing the common themes in the responses and presentations on the availability of agency facilities and the availability of service arrangements for commercial providers NASA managers also will participate in a question-and-answer session

Media interested in attending the conference must register by 5 p m EDT Wednesday, Aug 18 with Michael Braukus at: michael j braukus@nasa gov

The forum will be broadcast live on NASA Television and online via an agency webcast Viewers can to ask real-time questions and offer comments online For the Aug 19 webcast, visit:

http://www nasa gov/exploration

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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