Oct 18, 2009

Amber Philman Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 amber n philman@nasa gov

Ashley Edwards Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1756 ashley edwards-1@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-200

NASA RESCHEDULES ROLLOUT OF ARES I-X

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- NASA has rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct 20, the rollout of the Ares I-X rocket to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

The first motion of the Ares I-X out of Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building is targeted for 12:01 a m EDT The 4 2-mile journey is expected to last about seven hours Media activities include a first motion photo opportunity and interviews with Ares I-X managers In addition, a sunrise photo opportunity will be available at 7 a m

Live NASA Television coverage with commentary will start at 11:45 p m , Oct 19, and 7 a m , Oct 20 Video highlights of the move will air on NASA Television's Video File

Reporters must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 10:30 p m , Oct 19 for transportation to the viewing area For the sunrise event, reporters must arrive by 6:30 a m , Oct 20 Media accreditation for these events is closed

Badges will be available for pick up at the badging facility on State Road 3 on Monday, Oct 19, from 8:30 - 10 p m Updates with times for all events are available by calling 321-867-2525 All participants must be properly dressed in full-length pants, flat shoes that entirely cover the feet, and shirts with sleeves

The rollout of Ares I-X originally was set for Monday, Oct 19 During testing on Oct 14, engineers detected a nitrogen gas leak in an accumulator located in the aft skirt of the rocket The accumulator, which absorbs hydraulic pressure spikes as the system operates, was replaced and successfully retested Management is assessing what effect, if any, this delayed rollout will have on the targeted Oct 27 launch date

For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

To follow the Ares I-X flight test on Twitter, go to:

http://www twitter com/NASA_Ares_I_X

For information about Ares I-X, visit:

http://www nasa gov/aresIX

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