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

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:

https://media.ksc.nasa.gov

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