May 4, 2012

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

Michael Braukus Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1979 michael j braukus@nasa gov

Josh Byerly Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 josh byerly@nasa gov

RELEASE: 12-149

NASA ISSUES STATEMENT ON NEW SPACEX LAUNCH DATE

WASHINGTON -- In response to today's SpaceX announcement finalizing a new target date for the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft, NASA issued the following statement from William Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Human Exploration and Operations at the agency's Headquarters in Washington:

"After additional reviews and discussions between the SpaceX and NASA teams, we are in a position to proceed toward this important launch The teamwork provided by these teams is phenomenal There are a few remaining open items, but we are ready to support SpaceX for its new launch date of May 19 "

For more information on the flight, visit:

http://www nasa gov/spacex

For more information on the International Space Station, visit:

http://www nasa gov/station

For NASA TV streaming video, scheduling and downlink information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

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