Oct 13, 2009

Allard Beutel Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 allard beutel@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M52-09

ATLANTIS' OCT 14 MOVE AND NASA TV COVERAGE NOW SET FOR 6 A M

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla - NASA managers at Kennedy Space Center in Florida now are targeting the start of space shuttle Atlantis' move to Launch Pad 39A for 6 a m EDT on Wednesday, Oct 14

NASA Television's live video coverage also will start at 6 a m Video highlights of the move will air on NASA TV Video File

The six-hour later start to the first motion of Atlantis from Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building to the pad will allow the team some additional time to prepare for the move No major issues are being worked

The 3 4-mile move, known as "rollout," is expected to take approximately six hours Activities include a 6 a m photo opportunity and an interview availability with Atlantis Flow Director Angie Brewer at 7:45 a m Reporters must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 5:30 a m for transportation to the viewing area

Media accreditation for Atlantis' Oct 14 rollout is closed Journalists who already applied for badges must pick them up before 4 p m Tuesday, Oct 13, at the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State Road 405

Recorded updates for rollout also will be available at 321-867-2525

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

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For more information about the STS-129 mission and crew, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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