Aug 28, 2007

David Mould/Michael Cabbage Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1898 david r mould@nasa gov, mcabbage@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M07-111

NASA RELEASES RESULTS OF O'CONNOR SAFETY REVIEW

WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, Aug 29, NASA will announce the results of a review conducted by NASA Chief of Safety and Mission Assurance Bryan O'Connor to evaluate allegations of improper alcohol use by astronauts

NASA will hold a news conference at 1:30 p m EDT, in the James E Webb Memorial Auditorium at NASA Headquarters, located at 300 E St , S W , Washington NASA Administrator Michael Griffin and O'Connor will participate in the news conference

O'Connor began reviewing all existing policies and procedures related to alcohol use and astronaut medical fitness prior to spaceflight after the NASA Astronaut Heath Care System Review Committee released its findings in July His report will be available online at 11 a m on Wednesday at:

http://www nasa gov/audience/formedia/features/astronautreport html

Media representatives may ask questions from participating NASA field centers Reporters should call their local center to confirm its participation in the event

The news conference will be carried live on NASA Television and online To watch online and for NASA TV downlink, schedule and web video streaming information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

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