KSC Contact: George Diller

KSC Release No. 64-00

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, news media are invited to attend a viewing and photographic opportunity of four International Space Station truss segments currently being processed for launch at KSC’s Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building.

With the recent arrival of two additional trusses over the past week, KSC is now preparing a total of seven of the ISS segments for future launch aboard the Space Shuttle. Four of these trusses are in the O&C Building.

Managers from NASA and The Boeing Company will be available to discuss truss-processing operations at KSC. Answering media questions will be:

  • Roselle Hanson, NASA-KSC Space Station Truss Mission Manager
  • Mike Smith, Inboard Truss Cargo Element Manager, The Boeing Company

Media wishing to attend this event should be at the NASA-KSC News Center at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for transportation to the O&C Building. Media will return to the News Center by 2:30 p.m.

Media needing credentials should contact the KSC News Center at 321-867-2468 before close of business Monday.

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