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http://www.nasa.gov/home/
Dec. 16, 2011
Michael Braukus/J.D. Harrington
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979/5241
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov / j.d.harrington@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-253
FOURTH STATUS REPORT ON COMMERCIAL PARTNERS PROGRESS RELEASED
WASHINGTON - NASA released the fourth in a series of 60-day reports today showing that commercial spaceflight development programs are moving forward. The agency's U.S. industry partners continue to make progress in developing a transportation system to ferry cargo and U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station. The development of industry systems will allow NASA to concentrate its resources on deep space exploration.
The latest status report highlights the progress and accomplishments for the agency's commercial spaceflight development efforts. The bi-monthly report is targeted toward non-technical stakeholders and the American public, to inform them of NASA's achievements in maintaining spaceflight leadership.
NASA's Commercial Spaceflight Development programs are investing financial and technical resources to stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate safe, reliable, and
cost-effective space transportation capabilities.
For the report and more information visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/
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The report link.
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/
The Commercial Space Transportation page.
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http://www.nasa.gov/
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Commercial space transportation is a vital component to the future of human space exploration. As NASA charts a new course to send humans deeper into space than ever before, we are stimulating efforts within the private sector to develop and operate safe, reliable and affordable commercial space transportation systems. Once the capabilities are matured and available to the government and other customers, NASA could purchase commercial services to transport crew and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and low Earth orbit.
This approach will provide assured access to the ISS, strengthen America's space industry and provide a catalyst for future business ventures to capitalize on affordable access for space.
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And if you are part of the media.
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http://www.nasa.gov/home/
Dec. 16, 2011
Michael Braukus/J.D. Harrington
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979/5241
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov/j.
George H. Diller
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
george.h.diller@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-252
MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOW OPEN FOR NASA/SPACEX LAUNCH
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., -- Media accreditation for NASA's second Commercial Orbital Transportation Services demonstration flight is open. Liftoff of a Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., is targeted for Feb. 7, 2012.
During the flight, the Dragon spacecraft will conduct a series of check-out procedures to test and prove its systems in advance of a rendezvous with the International Space Station. The primary
objectives for the flight include a fly-by of the space station at a distance of approximately two miles to validate the operation of sensors and a flight system necessary for a safe rendezvous and approach. The spacecraft also will demonstrate the capability to abort the rendezvous.
International news media representatives without U.S. citizenship must apply for credentials to cover the prelaunch and launch activities by Jan. 5. The early accreditation deadline is needed because the U.S. Air Force requires 30 days to process international media credentials.
For U.S. news media, the deadline to apply is Jan. 30.
All media accreditation requests need to be submitted online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
For questions about accreditation or additional information, contact
NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site at 321-867-2468.
For more information on NASA's COTS program, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/cots
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Thanks for looking up with me.
- LRK -
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BlogSpot: http://
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Dec. 16, 2011
Michael Braukus/J.D. Harrington
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979/5241
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov / j.d.harrington@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-253
FOURTH STATUS REPORT ON COMMERCIAL PARTNERS PROGRESS RELEASED
WASHINGTON - NASA released the fourth in a series of 60-day reports today showing that commercial spaceflight development programs are moving forward. The agency's U.S. industry partners continue to make progress in developing a transportation system to ferry cargo and U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station. The development of industry systems will allow NASA to concentrate its resources on deep space exploration.
The latest status report highlights the progress and accomplishments for the agency's commercial spaceflight development efforts. The bi-monthly report is targeted toward non-technical stakeholders and the American public, to inform them of NASA's achievements in maintaining spaceflight leadership.
NASA's Commercial Spaceflight Development programs are investing financial and technical resources to stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate safe, reliable, and
cost-effective space transportation capabilities.
For the report and more information visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/
-end-
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The report link.
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/
The Commercial Space Transportation page.
- LRK -
------------------------------
http://www.nasa.gov/
snip
Commercial space transportation is a vital component to the future of human space exploration. As NASA charts a new course to send humans deeper into space than ever before, we are stimulating efforts within the private sector to develop and operate safe, reliable and affordable commercial space transportation systems. Once the capabilities are matured and available to the government and other customers, NASA could purchase commercial services to transport crew and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and low Earth orbit.
This approach will provide assured access to the ISS, strengthen America's space industry and provide a catalyst for future business ventures to capitalize on affordable access for space.
snip
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And if you are part of the media.
- LRK -
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http://www.nasa.gov/home/
Dec. 16, 2011
Michael Braukus/J.D. Harrington
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979/5241
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov/j.
George H. Diller
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
george.h.diller@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-252
MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOW OPEN FOR NASA/SPACEX LAUNCH
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., -- Media accreditation for NASA's second Commercial Orbital Transportation Services demonstration flight is open. Liftoff of a Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., is targeted for Feb. 7, 2012.
During the flight, the Dragon spacecraft will conduct a series of check-out procedures to test and prove its systems in advance of a rendezvous with the International Space Station. The primary
objectives for the flight include a fly-by of the space station at a distance of approximately two miles to validate the operation of sensors and a flight system necessary for a safe rendezvous and approach. The spacecraft also will demonstrate the capability to abort the rendezvous.
International news media representatives without U.S. citizenship must apply for credentials to cover the prelaunch and launch activities by Jan. 5. The early accreditation deadline is needed because the U.S. Air Force requires 30 days to process international media credentials.
For U.S. news media, the deadline to apply is Jan. 30.
All media accreditation requests need to be submitted online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
For questions about accreditation or additional information, contact
NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site at 321-867-2468.
For more information on NASA's COTS program, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/cots
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snip
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Thanks for looking up with me.
- LRK -
Web Site: http://lkellogg.vttoth.
BlogSpot: http://
WordPress: http://lrkellogg.
Newsletter: https://mailman1.
==============================
WHAT THE MIND CAN CONCEIVE, AND BELIEVE, IT WILL ACHIEVE - LRK -
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