Dec 6, 2010

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

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

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

RELEASE: 10-310

FALCON 9 LAUNCH POSTPONED TO NO EARLIER THAN WEDNESDAY

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- A demonstration launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program has been rescheduled for no earlier than Wednesday, Dec 8 The delay is because of a crack in the engine nozzle on the rocket's second stage

During a routine review of close-out photos of the rocket on Monday, SpaceX engineers discovered the crack, which measures about three-inches long Preparations continue on the rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 in Florida

SpaceX is considering several options, including repairing the crack or shipping a replacement part from California More information on the launch schedule will be announced when available

To learn more about the COTS 1 launch, visit:

http://www nasa gov/COTS

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