Oct 27, 2008

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

Michael Curie Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4715 michael curie@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M08-217

NASA TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ABOUT STATUS OF NEXT SHUTTLE LAUNCH

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla - NASA managers have scheduled a news conference at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for no earlier than 6 p m EDT on Thursday, Oct 30, to discuss the status of the next space shuttle launch The news conference will begin after the conclusion of the Flight Readiness Review, a meeting to assess preparations for shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission to the International Space Station

The review is expected to include the selection of an official launch date Endeavour currently is targeted to launch at 7:55 p m on Nov 14

The briefing participants are: - Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier - Space Shuttle Program Manager John Shannon - Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach

NASA Television and the agency's Web site will broadcast the briefing live Media may ask questions from participating NASA locations Reporters should contact their preferred NASA center to confirm its participation

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For STS-126 crew and mission information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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