National Aeronautics and
Space Administration

John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899
AC 321-867-2468
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KSC Contact: George H. Diller
For Release:
(321) 867-2468						March 22, 2000
KSC Release No. 25 - 00

NOTICE TO EDITORS/ NEWS DIRECTORS: 
SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS TO ROLL OUT TO LAUNCH PAD 39A ON SATURDAY

	The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to roll out to Kennedy
Space Center's Launch Pad 39A this Saturday, March 25.

	The 3-mile trip will begin at about 7 a.m. from the Vehicle
Assembly Building, marking a major milestone in the final preparations for
launch of the next Shuttle mission, STS-101, currently targeted for
no-earlier-than April 17, 2000.

	Accredited news media interested in covering a planned photo
opportunity of roll out must contact the KSC Public Affairs Office before
close of business this Friday.  Media who need accreditation should
contact the Public Affairs Office and make arrangements to pick up a press
badge prior to the close of business on Friday.  Badges cannot be picked
up on Saturday morning.

	Based on a 7 a.m. roll out time on Saturday, media should plan to
be at the KSC News Center at 6 a.m.  However, it is suggested that media
call the KSC recorded status line (321-867-2525) for the latest updates.

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