Oct 9, 2009

Amber Philman Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 amber n philman@nasa gov

Ashley Edwards/Grey Hautaluoma Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1756/202-358-0668 ashley edwards-1@nasa gov, grey hautaluoma-1@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-196

NASA INVITES MEDIA TO VIEW HISTORIC ARES I-X MOVE TO LAUNCH PAD

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- Reporters are invited to cover the historic Ares I-X rocket move to Launch Pad 39B on Oct 19 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

The first flight test of NASA's Constellation Program, Ares I-X is targeted to launch on Oct 27

First motion for Ares I-X out of Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad is targeted for 12:01 a m EDT on Oct 19 The 4 2-mile journey is expected to take approximately seven hours Activities include a first motion photo and interview opportunities with Ares I-X managers In addition, a sunrise photo opportunity will be available at 7 a m

Live coverage with commentary on NASA Television will start at 11:45 p m Oct 18 and again at 7 a m Oct 19 Video highlights of the move will air on NASA TV's Video File

Reporters must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 10:30 p m Oct 18 for transportation to the viewing area For the sunrise event, reporters must arrive by 6:30 a m Oct 19

International media accreditation for these events is closed U S reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials must apply for accreditation online by 4 p m , Thursday, Oct 15, at:

https://media ksc nasa gov

Badges will be available for pick up at the badging facility on State Road 3 on Sunday, Oct 18, from 8 to 10 p m

Updates with times for all events will be available by calling 321-867-2525

All participants must be properly dressed in full-length pants, flat shoes that entirely cover the feet, and shirts with sleeves

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

To receive Ares I-X updates via Twitter, go to:

http://www twitter com/NASA_Ares_I_X

For information about Ares I-X, visit:

http://www nasa gov/aresIX

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