Sept 3, 2008

Candrea Thomas Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 candrea k thomas@nasa gov

John Yembrick Headquarters, Washington 202-358-0602 john yembrick-1@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M08-169

NASA SETS SHUTTLE ATLANTIS' MOVE TO LAUNCH PAD THURSDAY

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla - Space shuttle Atlantis is tentatively scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10 a m EDT, on Thursday, Sept 4 Managers will meet at 5:30 a m Thursday to confirm that weather conditions created by Tropical Storm Hanna will allow for the move

NASA Television will provide live video of Atlantis' rollout beginning at 10 a m Video highlights of the rollout will air on NASA TV's Video File segments

Media are invited to a photo opportunity of Atlantis' move to the launch pad and interview availability with Atlantis' Flow Director Angie Brewer at 10:30 a m Dates and times of this event are subject to change Updates are available by calling 321-867-2525

Media must arrive at Kennedy's News Center by 9:30 a m for transportation to the viewing area New media accreditation for this event is closed Foreign media with credentials must arrive at the Pass and Identification Building on State Road 3 by 9 a m for transportation to the news center Badges must be picked up by 8:30 a m Thursday at the new Kennedy Badging Office on State Road 405, west of Gate 3 (just past the Kennedy Visitor's Complex)

Atlantis is targeted to lift off Oct 8 on an 11-day mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope

For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For more information about the STS-125 mission and crew, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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