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

RELEASE: 12-133

NASA ISSUES STATEMENT ON SPACEX LAUNCH DATE

WASHINGTON -- In response to SpaceX's announcement that it has delayed
launch of its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft from April 30 to
May 7, NASA issued the following statement from Associate
Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations William
Gerstenmaier:

"We appreciate that SpaceX is taking the necessary time to help ensure
the success of this historic flight. We will continue to work with
SpaceX in preparing for the May 7 launch to the International Space
Station."

For more information on the flight, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/spacex

For more information on the International Space Station, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/station

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

http://www.nasa.gov/ntv