Jan 12, 2009

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

John Yembrick Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 john yembrick-1@nasa gov

Alan Buis Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif 818-354-0474 alan buis@jpl nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-004

ORBITING CARBON OBSERVATORY FOREIGN MEDIA BADGING CLOSES JAN 23

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif - International journalists planning to attend the launch of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or OCO, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California should apply now for accreditation

Because of Air Force requirements, international news media must apply for accreditation more than 30 days in advance of the launch For the OCO mission, the deadline is Friday, Jan 23, to allow time for processing the requests

International news media should contact: Stefan Bocchino, 30th Space Wing Public Affairs Office Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif Phone: 805-606-3595 Fax: 805-606-8303 E-mail: stefan bocchino@vandenberg af mil

The reporter's full legal name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and media affiliation are required Legal photo identification is needed while at Vandenberg

The launch of OCO aboard an Orbital Sciences Taurus XL rocket is scheduled for 1:53 a m PST on Feb 23 For more information about the mission, visit:

http://www nasa gov/oco

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