Aug 10, 2012

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M45-12

NASA INVITES MEDIA TO VIEW KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SHUTTLE SWAP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- Media are invited to a photo opportunity at approximately 8:30 a m EDT on Thursday, Aug 16, as space shuttles Endeavour and Atlantis switch locations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla

After Endeavour is backed out of Orbiter Processing Facility-2 (OPF-2) and Atlantis is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), both shuttles briefly will stop outside of OPF-2 for a "nose-to-nose" photo opportunity

Media must arrive at Kennedy's Press Site by 7:30 a m for transportation to the event

Journalists without NASA Kennedy accreditation need to apply for credentials by noon, Aug 15 International media accreditation for this event is closed Badges may be picked up at the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State Road 405 Media must apply for credentials online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

The move will mark the final time that Endeavour will roll out of an OPF, temporarily moving into the VAB until September Endeavour is targeted to depart Kennedy atop the NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in mid-September and fly to Los Angeles International Airport In mid-October, it will be moved to the California Science Center for permanent public display

In OPF-2, Atlantis will undergo preparations for its move to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in November There, a grand opening is planned for Atlantis' new home in July 2013

For more information about the shuttles' preparations for public display, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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