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1. NASA ASTRONAUT MARK KELLY RESUMES TRAINING FOR STS-134 MISSION
2. NASAS JOHNSON SPACE CENTER TO REMAIN CLOSED FRIDAY

Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:52:22 -0600 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASA ASTRONAUT MARK KELLY RESUMES TRAINING FOR STS-134 MISSION

Feb 4, 2011

Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111

Michael Curie Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100

Report #H11-036

NASA ASTRONAUT MARK KELLY RESUMES TRAINING FOR STS-134 MISSION

HOUSTON -- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly will resume training as commander of the STS-134 space shuttle mission on Monday, Feb 7 With the exception of some proficiency training, Kelly has been on personal leave since Jan 8 to care for his wife, congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically wounded in a Tucson, Ariz shooting

"I am looking forward to rejoining my STS-134 crew members and finishing our training for the mission," Kelly said "We have been preparing for more than 18 months, and we will be ready to deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) to the International Space Station and complete the other objectives of the flight I appreciate the confidence that my NASA management has in me and the rest of my space shuttle crew "

"We are glad to have Mark back," said Peggy Whitson, chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston "He is a veteran shuttle commander and knows well the demands of the job We are confident in his ability to successfully lead this mission, and I know I speak for all of NASA in saying 'welcome back'

A news briefing will be held at 2 p m CST today at Johnson to discuss Kelly's return The briefing will be broadcast on NASA Television Questions will be taken from reporters at Johnson, NASA Headquarters and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Participants will include:

-- Mark Kelly, commander, STS-134 -- Peggy Whitson, chief, Astronaut Office -- Brent Jett, chief, Flight Crew Operations Directorate

Because of winter weather conditions, Johnson will be closed today However, media will have access for the briefing and should call the Johnson newsroom at 281-483-5111 to request credentials

On Monday, Feb 7, NASA TV will broadcast video b-roll of Kelly's first training session with his crew at 11:30 a m CST Additional b-roll of his first day of training will air at 3 p m The training sessions will not be available for filming by news media

Astronaut Rick Sturckow, the backup commander for the mission, will resume his role as the deputy chief of the Astronaut Office For more information about the STS-134 mission and crew, visit: http://www nasa gov/shuttle

Kelly's biography can be found at:

http://www jsc nasa gov/Bios/htmlbios/kellyme html

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

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Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:03:34 -0600 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASAS JOHNSON SPACE CENTER TO REMAIN CLOSED FRIDAY

Feb 4, 2011

Brandi Dean Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111

Report #J11-003

NASA�S JOHNSON SPACE CENTER TO REMAIN CLOSED FRIDAY

HOUSTON � Due to the continuing cold weather conditions, NASA�s Johnson Space Center will remain closed to all non-essential personnel for all of Friday, rather than reopening at noon CST as planned

Although the site is in good condition, a delay in the arrival of the latest cold front has kept roads icy longer than anticipated, and the commute would likely be unsafe for many employees

The center will reopen for normal business on Monday morning Flight control of the International Space Station will continue from Houston and the Mission Control Center at Johnson will remain open throughout this period

A news briefing will still be held at 2 p m at Johnson to discuss astronaut Mark Kelly resuming training to command the STS-134 space shuttle mission Media will have access to Johnson for the news conference The briefing also will be broadcast on NASA Television

For continued updates on the center status, visit:

http://www jscsos com

Those without internet access can call 281-483-3351

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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End of HSFNEWS Digest - 4 Feb 2011 to 5 Feb 2011 (#2011-14)

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