March 21, 2012

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-049

UPDATED MEDIA ACCREDITATION DEADLINES FOR NASA/SPACEX LAUNCH

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- NASA is updating media accreditation deadlines for the agency's second Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration flight launch A Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to launch at 12:22 p m EDT on April 30 from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla

During the flight, SpaceX's Dragon capsule will conduct a series of checkout procedures that will test and prove its systems These tests include rendezvous and docking with the International Space Station The demonstration flight is intended to lead to regular resupply missions to the space station

International media representatives must apply for credentials by Friday, March 23, to cover the launch activities For U S reporters, the deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 25 All media accreditation requests must be submitted online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

For questions about accreditation or additional information, contact NASA's Kennedy Space Center Press Site at 321-867-2468

For more information on NASA's COTS program, visit:

http://www nasa gov/cots

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