Dec 2, 2008

Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 candrea k thomas@nasa gov

Katherine Trinidad Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 katherine trinidad@nasa gov

Leslie Williams Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif 661-276-3893 leslie a williams@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M08-243

NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR SET TO RETURN TO FLORIDA

EDWARDS, Calif - After landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Nov 30, space shuttle Endeavour is about to make its cross-country journey back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Mounted on a modified Boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, Endeavour is expected to begin its journey to Florida as early as Sunday The exact date and time of departure have yet to be determined because of changing weather conditions and the fluid nature of preparing Endeavour for this ferry flight However, the latest information about the shuttle's ferry flight will be available by calling 321-867-2525 Current flight information also will be posted on the space shuttle's main Web site at:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

NASA Television will provide live coverage of Endeavour's departure and arrival For NASA TV downlink, the schedule of ferry flight coverage and streaming video information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

Strict flight weather restrictions may cause unexpected changes to the flight path and arrival time of the shuttle in Florida All media should be at the Kennedy News Center one hour and 15 minutes ahead of the announced arrival time of Endeavour for transportation to the Shuttle Landing Facility

STS-126 media credentials will be honored at Kennedy for the return of Endeavour Credentialed foreign media must call 321-867-4036 or e-mail laurel a lichtenberger@nasa gov by noon Friday, Dec 5, for new access badges

U S media may drive directly to the news center, while foreign media must call the news center at 321-867-2468 to arrange for transportation TV stations planning on covering the arrival live from the shuttle runway must have proper credentials Journalists must follow a dress code for the landing site: no skirts, no shorts, no sleeveless shirts, and only closed-toe, flat shoes

During their 16-day journey of more than 6 6 million miles, the STS-126 crew conducted important repair work and prepared the International Space Station to house six crew members on long-duration missions beginning next year For more information about the mission, visit NASA's Web site at:

http://www nasa gov

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