NASA Invites Media to View Historic Ares I-X Move to Launch Pad
Ashley Edwards/Grey Hautaluoma
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1756/202-358-0668
ashley.edwards-1@nasa.gov
grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov
Amber Philman
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
amber.n.philman@nasa.gov
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1756/202-358-0668
ashley.edwards-1@nasa.gov
grey.hautaluoma-1@nasa.gov
Amber Philman
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
amber.n.philman@nasa.gov
Oct. 9, 2009
The first flight test of NASA's Constellation Program, Ares I-X is targeted to launch on Oct. 27.
First motion for Ares I-X out of Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad is targeted for 12:01 a.m. EDT on Oct. 19. The 4.2-mile journey is expected to take approximately seven hours. Activities include a first motion photo and interview opportunities with Ares I-X managers. In addition, a sunrise photo opportunity will be available at 7 a.m.
Live coverage with commentary on NASA Television will start at 11:45 p.m. Oct. 18 and again at 7 a.m. Oct. 19. Video highlights of the move will air on NASA TV's Video File.
Reporters must arrive at Kennedy's news center by 10:30 p.m. Oct. 18 for transportation to the viewing area. For the sunrise event, reporters must arrive by 6:30 a.m. Oct. 19.
International media accreditation for these events is closed. U.S. reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials must apply for accreditation online by 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at: