June 4, 2010

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

Bob Jacobs Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1979 bob jacobs@nasa gov

RELEASE: 10-132

NASA ADMINISTRATOR'S STATEMENT ON FIRST FALCON 9 LAUNCH

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- The following is a statement by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden regarding Friday's launch of Space Exploration Technologies' Falcon 9 rocket

"Congratulations to Space X on today's launch of its Falcon 9 launch vehicle Space X's accomplishment is an important milestone in the commercial transportation effort and puts the company a step closer to providing cargo services to the International Space Station

"Preparations are proceeding for the first NASA-sponsored test launch under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services project later this year COTS is a vital development and demonstration partnership to create a commercial space transportation system capable of providing cargo to the station

"This launch of the Falcon 9 gives us even more confidence that a resupply vehicle will be available after the space shuttle fleet is retired "

For more information about COTS, visit:

http://www nasa gov/offices/c3po/about/c3po html

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