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NASA's Atlantis Moves To Launch Pad May 31 For Final Shuttle Launch
NASA's Atlantis Moves To Launch Pad May 31 For Final Shuttle Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis will begin moving to its launch pad at 8 p.m. EDT on May 31, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The six-hour rollout from Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building is a major milestone as Atlantis is prepared for the final shuttle launch targeted for July 8
Journalists are invited to cover the shuttle's 3.4-mile journey atop a giant crawler-transporter. Activities include an 8 p.m. photo opportunity, followed by a 9 p.m. interview availability with Atlantis Flow Director Angie Brewer. Media representatives must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 7:30 p.m. for the rollout photo opportunity.
On June 1, NASA also will provide a sunrise photo opportunity at the launch pad following Atlantis' arrival. Reporters must arrive at the news center for transportation to the viewing area by 6 a.m. Updates for the events will be available at 321-867-2525.
STS-134 mission badges are valid for rollout events. To attend rollout and the sunrise pad photo opportunity, U.S. media representatives without credentials must apply by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. International media representatives must apply by Sunday, May 22. To request accreditation, apply online at:
