Feb 28, 2011

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

Joshua Buck Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 jbuck@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-039

MEDIA INVITED TO VIEW SPACE STATION CARGO FOR NEXT SHUTTLE MISSION

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- NASA will host a media event at 1 p m EST on Thursday, March 10, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to discuss the cargo of the next space shuttle flight

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) is a sophisticated science instrument designed to increase our understanding of the universe It will be installed and operated on the International Space Station Space shuttle Endeavour will deliver AMS during its final mission, STS-134, targeted for April 19

During the media event, reporters at Kennedy's Space Station Processing Facility will have the opportunity to speak with managers and team members involved in processing the AMS and other cargo for the flight News media representatives planning to attend must arrive at Kennedy's news center by noon for transportation to the event For safety reasons, participants must be dressed in full-length pants, flat shoes that entirely cover the feet and shirts with sleeves

Reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials should submit their requests online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

International journalists must apply for credentials by 4:30 p m , Thursday, March 3; U S reporters must apply by noon on March 9

The AMS, sponsored by the U S Department of Energy, is a particle physics detector constructed, tested and operated by an international team representing 16 countries

AMS will use the unique environment of space to gain a better understanding of our universe's origin by searching for antimatter, dark matter and strange matter The device also will measure cosmic rays The AMS will remain active for the duration of the station's operating life

Endeavour also will deliver the Express Logistics Carrier 3, a platform that carries spare parts for sustaining station operations after the shuttles are retired

For more information about the STS-134 mission, visit:

http://www nasa gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts134

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