Dec 17, 2009

Allard Beutel Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 allard beutel@nasa gov

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

James Hartsfield Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 james a hartsfield@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-243

NASA ASTRONAUTS AND MANAGERS TO DISCUSS THE FIRST OF FIVE REMAINING SHUTTLE FLIGHTS

HOUSTON - Space shuttle Endeavour will deliver the final module of the U S portion of the International Space Station on the STS-130 mission, now targeted to launch Feb 7 NASA will preview this mission during a series of news briefings Friday, Jan 15, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston NASA Television and the agency's Web site will broadcast the briefings live Reporters may ask questions from participating NASA locations, including Kennedy Space Center, Fla

Endeavour's flight will begin the final year of space shuttle operations Five shuttle missions are planned in 2010, with the final flight currently targeted for launch in September

Endeavour's 13-day flight will include three spacewalks and the delivery of the Tranquility node, a connecting module that will increase the International Space Station's interior space Tranquility will provide additional room for crew members and many of the space station's life support and environmental control systems Attached to the node is a cupola, which is a robotic control station and has seven windows to provide a panoramic view of Earth, celestial objects and visiting spacecrafts After the node and cupola are added, the space station will be about 90 percent complete

George Zamka will command Endeavour He will be joined by Pilot Terry Virts and Mission Specialists Kay Hire, Steve Robinson, Nicholas Patrick and Bob Behnken Virts will be making his first trip to space

The schedule of briefings (all times EST) is: 9 a m - Space Shuttle and Space Station Program Overview 10:30 a m - STS-130 Mission Overview 12 p m - NASA TV Video File 1 p m - STS-130 Spacewalk Overview 2 p m - STS-130 Crew News Conference

Also on Jan 15, Endeavour's six astronauts will be available for interviews at Johnson Reporters should contact Gayle Frere at 281-483-8645 by Jan 7 to reserve an interview opportunity

All reporters planning to attend the briefings in Houston must contact the Johnson newsroom at 281-483-5111 by 5 p m on Jan 7 for credentials

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For the latest information about the STS-130 mission and its crew, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

For the latest information on the space station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

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