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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The final shuttle launch preview

Here are some of the events that you should watch on NASA TV or follow on Twitter regarding the final flight of the shuttle program. It starts with the countdown demonstration test or CDT.


-- June 20: STS-135 crew arrival: The astronauts will arrive at approximately 4:45 p.m. at the Shuttle Landing Facility and make a statement. NASA Television will broadcast the arrival live.

-- June 21: Discovery Media Day: Interview and photo opportunities will be held throughout the day in Orbiter Processing Facility-2. Shuttle experts will be available for interviews from Discovery's crew compartment. Spaces are limited. To sign up for this opportunity, contact Candrea Thomas at candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov.

-- June 22: STS-135 crew media availability: The crew will take media questions at Launch Pad 39A at 8:40 a.m. NASA TV will carry the session live.

-- June 23: STS-135 crew walkout photo opportunity: The astronauts will depart from the Operations and Checkout Building at 7:45 a.m. in their launch entry suits in preparation for the countdown demonstration test at the launch pad. The walkout will be part of the NASA TV Video File, but not covered live.
 



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