Dec 7, 2010

George H Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 george h diller@nasa gov

Michael Braukus Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1979 michael j braukus@nasa gov

Josh Byerly Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 josh byerly@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M10-170

DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT OF FALCON 9 ROCKET SET FOR WEDNESDAY

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- The first demonstration flight of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program has been scheduled for Wednesday, Dec 8, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida The launch window extends from 9 a m to 12:22 p m EST

During a routine inspection this week, SpaceX engineers observed two small cracks in the rocket's second stage engine nozzle SpaceX completed repairs to the cracked nozzle Tuesday

Live coverage of the launch will air on NASA Television and the agency's website For streaming information, visit:

http://www nasa gov/ntv

For more information about the launch, visit:

http://www nasa gov/cots

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