Sept 7, 2012

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M50-12

NASA ANNOUNCES EVENTS FOR SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR DEPARTURE

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- Events and operating hours for the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are set for space shuttle Endeavour's departure The NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), a modified 747 jet, will depart Kennedy on Sept 17 to deliver Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sept 20

Members of the news media are invited to cover the following events (all times are EDT):

Tuesday, Sept 11 5 p m - SCA arrival at Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) --Arrive at Press Site by 3:30 p m for 4 p m departure

Wednesday, Sept 12 10 a m -noon - Tour of SCA and interview opportunity with pilots and crew --Arrive at Press Site by 9 a m for 9:30 a m departure

Thursday, Sept 13 8 a m -9 a m - Media photo opportunity of SLF commemorative plaques and Center Planning and Development Office update on future SLF opportunities --Arrive at Press Site by 7 a m for a 7:30 a m departure

10 a m -noon - Command, Control and Communication briefing in the Launch Control Center's Firing Room 1 and at Launch Pad 39B by NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program -Arrive at Press Site by 9:15 a m for 9:45 a m departure

Friday, Sept 14 5 a m - Endeavour rollout from Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 4 to SLF mate/demate device --Arrive at Press Site by 3:30 a m for 4 a m departure

SCA/Endeavour mating operations through 5 p m

Sunday, Sept 16 7-9 a m - Interview opportunity with astronauts Kay Hire, Tim Kopra and Andy Thomas at SLF

Media may register for individual interview times at the Press Site beginning Friday, Sept 14

7 a m - SCA/Endeavour backout of mate/demate device photo opportunity --Arrive at Press Site by 5:30 a m for 6 a m departure

Monday, Sept 17 Endeavour departs at first light (approximately 7 a m )

4:45 a m - Buses begin departing for SLF midpoint

6:45 a m - NASA TV live coverage of shuttle Endeavour's departure

Interview opportunities with astronauts that flew aboard Endeavour at various times beginning at 5:30 a m and concluding at 8:45 a m

Any updates on departure media activities will be available at 321-867-2525

Media Accreditation U S journalists wanting to cover the arrival of the SCA must apply by close of business today Accreditation for international news media for the arrival is closed

To cover Endeavour's departure on Monday, Sept 17, the deadline for international journalists is close of business today For U S journalists the deadline is noon, Sept 14

Media representatives must apply for credentials online at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

Kennedy Press Site Office Hours for Endeavour Departure Activities Times may be adjusted in real time depending on events and timelines

Tuesday, Sept 11: 8 a m -6 p m Wednesday, Sept 12: 8 a m -4:30 p m Thursday, Sept 13: 8 a m -4:30 p m Friday, Sept 14: 2:30 a m -6 p m Saturday, Sept 15: Closed Sunday, Sept 16: 6 a m -10 a m Monday, Sept 17: 4:30 a m -4:30 p m

Kennedy Press Accreditation Office Hours The Press Accreditation Office is located on State Road 3 south of the security gate

Tuesday, Sept 11: noon-4 p m Wednesday, Sept 12: 7:30 a m -1 p m Thursday, Sept 13: 7:30 a m -1 p m Friday, Sept 14: 2 a m -9 a m Saturday, Sept 15: Closed Sunday, Sept 16: 5:30 a m -10 a m Monday, Sept 17: 3:30 a m -5:30 a m

After arriving at LAX, Endeavour will be removed from the SCA and moved Oct 12-13 to the California Science Center for permanent public display For more information about preparations for the shuttle's public display, visit:

http://www nasa gov/transition

Social media users are encouraged to share their Endeavour sightings using the hashtags #spottheshuttle and #OV105, Endeavour's orbiter vehicle designation

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