Oct 21, 2009

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

John Yembrick Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1100 john yembrick-1@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M09-204

NASA TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ABOUT NEXT SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla - NASA has scheduled a news conference for approximately 6 p m EDT on Thursday, Oct 29, to discuss the status of the next space shuttle launch The news conference, originating from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, will begin after the conclusion of the Flight Readiness Review The review will assess preparations for shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station

The review is expected to include the selection of an official launch date Atlantis currently is targeted to launch at 2:28 p m on Nov 16

The briefing participants are: - Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations, NASA Headquarters, Washington - John Shannon, manager, Space Shuttle Program, NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston - Mike Leinbach, space shuttle launch director, Kennedy

NASA Television and the agency's Web site will broadcast the briefing live Reporters may ask questions from participating NASA locations and 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-129 crew and mission information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/shuttle

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