Dec 16, 2011

George H Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 george h diller@nasa gov

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-252

MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOW OPEN FOR NASA/SPACEX LAUNCH

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla , -- Media accreditation for NASA's second Commercial Orbital Transportation Services demonstration flight is open Liftoff of a Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla , is targeted for Feb 7, 2012

During the flight, the Dragon spacecraft will conduct a series of check-out procedures to test and prove its systems in advance of a rendezvous with the International Space Station The primary objectives for the flight include a fly-by of the space station at a distance of approximately two miles to validate the operation of sensors and a flight system necessary for a safe rendezvous and approach The spacecraft also will demonstrate the capability to abort the rendezvous

International news media representatives without U S citizenship must apply for credentials to cover the prelaunch and launch activities by Jan 5 The early accreditation deadline is needed because the U S Air Force requires 30 days to process international media credentials For U S news media, the deadline to apply is Jan 30

All media accreditation requests need to be submitted online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

For questions about accreditation or additional information, contact NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site at 321-867-2468

For more information on NASA's COTS program, visit:

http://www nasa gov/cots

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