Dec 18, 2009

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

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-244

MOCK AND ROLL! NASA'S SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR MOVES TO LAUNCH PAD, LIFTOFF DRESS REHEARSAL SET

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla - Journalists are invited to cover space shuttle Endeavour's move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39A on Jan 6 and observe the STS-130 crew's mock launch countdown activities from Jan 19 to Jan 21 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

The first motion of Endeavour on its rollout to the pad is scheduled for 4 a m EST The 3 4-mile journey is expected to take approximately six hours Activities include a 7 a m photo opportunity of the shuttle's move, followed by an 8:30 a m interview availability with Endeavour Flow Director Dana Hutcherson Reporters must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 6:30 a m on Wednesday for transportation to the viewing area

Live coverage of the move will be shown on NASA Television beginning at 6 a m Video highlights will air on the NASA TV Video File

Foreign journalist media accreditation for rollout is closed U S reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials must apply for accreditation by 4 p m Monday, Jan 4

Endeavour's astronauts and ground crews will participate in a launch dress rehearsal, known as the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, starting Jan 19 The test provides each shuttle crew with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training Media events associated with the test and badge pick up information will be announced at a later date

Journalists must apply for accreditation for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test by noon on Friday, Jan 8

Reporters requesting accreditation must apply online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

Badges for rollout must be picked up before 4 p m on Tuesday, Jan 5, at the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State Road 405

The six astronauts for Endeavour's STS-130 mission will deliver a third connecting module, the Tranquility node, to the International Space Station Launch is targeted for 4:39 a m Feb 7

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

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

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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