Oct 24, 2011

Michael Braukus/J D Harrington Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1979/5241 michael j braukus@nasa gov/j d harrington@nasa gov

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

Amy Johnson Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va 757-864-7022/272-9859 (mobile) amy johnson@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-218

MEDIA INVITED TO ORION SPACECRAFT WATER LANDING TEST AT LANGLEY

HAMPTON, Va -- Reporters are invited to attend a water impact test of an 18,000-pound Orion test article at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro Impact Basin in Hampton, Va , on Thursday, Oct 27

Journalists must arrive by 1:30 p m EDT at the NASA Langley main gate The test will occur between 2:30 to 4:30 p m Due to the nature of the testing; an exact drop time cannot be given Journalists also will have the opportunity to interview subject matter experts and take a tour of the facility prior to the test If the drop test date changes due to weather or technical reasons, NASA will issue an advisory to journalists of the change

Testing began this summer at Langley at the Hydro Impact Basin to certify the Orion spacecraft for water landings The Orion will carry astronauts into space, providing emergency abort capability, sustaining the crew during space travel, and ensuring safe re-entry and landing

The Hydro Impact Basin is 115 feet long, 90 feet wide and 20 feet deep It is located at the west end of Langley's historic Landing and Impact Research Facility, or Gantry, where Apollo astronauts trained for moon walks

To ensure access and badging, reporters must contact Amy Johnson by phone at 757-272-9859 or by email at amy johnson@nasa gov by 4 p m on Wednesday To attend the tour, journalists must have their organization identification and wear proper attire, which includes closed-toe shoes

For video and still imagery that documents ground breaking of the Hydro Impact Basin through various stages of Orion testing, visit:

http://www nasa gov/centers/langley/exploration/hib html

For more information about NASA and agency programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

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