Nov 10, 2011

Amber Philman Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 amber n philman@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M41-11

NASA INVITES MEDIA TO MOBILE LAUNCHER MOVE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- Media are invited to a photo opportunity as NASA's new mobile launcher (ML) moves to Launch Pad 39B at the agency's Kennedy Space Center, Fla , on Wednesday, Nov 16, at 6 a m EST Media should arrive at Kennedy's Press Site by 5:30 a m for transportation to the viewing sites

The move will not be shown live on NASA Television, but video highlights will air during Video File segments

The mobile launcher will be moved from next to Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad to collect data from structural and functional engineering tests This data will be used for the next phases of construction The 355-foot-tall ML is being modified to support the Space Launch System, the heavy-lift rocket that will launch astronauts farther into space than ever before, create high-quality jobs here at home, and provide the cornerstone for America's future human space exploration efforts

Journalists without NASA Kennedy accreditation need to apply for credentials by 4 p m Nov 14 International media accreditation for this event is closed Badges can be picked up at the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State Road 405 by 3 p m on Nov 15 Media must apply for credentials online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

Any updates on the move will be available at 321-867-2525

NASA announced plans for the development of the SLS in September It will carry NASA's new Orion spacecraft, cargo, equipment and science experiments to space, providing a safe, affordable and sustainable means of reaching asteroids and other destinations in the solar system

Video b-roll of the move will air on the NASA TV's Video File For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For more information about SLS, visit:

http://www nasa gov/sls

For more information about NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit:

http://www nasa gov/kennedy

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