Sept 9, 2011

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

Michael Braukus/J D Harrington Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1979/5241 michael j braukus@nasa gov/j d harrington@nasa gov

Trina Patterson ATK Aerospace System 801-699-0943 trina patterson@atk com

MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-189

NASA, ATK ANNOUNCE NEW COMMERCIAL CREW AGREEMENT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- NASA and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) managers will announce an agreement that could accelerate the availability of U S commercial crew transportation capabilities at 3 p m EDT on Tuesday, Sept 13 The announcement will occur at the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

The event will not be carried live on NASA Television NASA TV's Video File segment will air highlights

The announcement participants are: -- Ed Mango, Commercial Crew Program manager, NASA -- Kent Rominger, vice president, Strategy and Business Development, ATK Aerospace -- John Schumacher, vice president, Space Programs, EADS North America

Journalists without permanent NASA Kennedy accreditation need to apply for credentials by 4 p m , Sept 12 New international media accreditation is closed Badges can be picked up at the Kennedy Space Center's Badging Office on State Road 405 starting at 10 a m on Sept 13 Media must apply for credentials online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For information about ATK, visit:

http://www atk com/

For information on NASA's Commercial Crew Program, visit:

http://www nasa gov/exploration/commercial/

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