Tracy Young

Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

321/867-2468



KSC Release No: 79-03



Note to Editors:

MEDIA INVITED TO FINAL WALKTHROUGH OF COLUMBIA DEBRIS HANGAR



A final planned media walkthrough of the hangar housing the Space Shuttle
Columbia debris is set for Thursday, Sept. 11. With STS-107 debris recovery
and reconstruction operations complete, the debris is currently being packed
to move to the KSC Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage. For the
event, media are asked to meet at the KSC press site at 1:30 p.m., for
escort to the hangar.



At the hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA Test Director, is available to address
the permanent storage plan for the Columbia debris.



Media who desire to attend this event must make their intentions known to
the KSC Press Site by 10 a.m., Sept. 11.



Media who do not currently possess KSC credentials should submit their
request on affiliation letterhead via fax to 321-867-2692. Request should
include the following information:



*Full Legal Name

*Title

*Date of Birth

*Place of Birth

*Social Security Number

*Country of Citizenship



For additional information, please contact the KSC Press Site at
321-867-2468







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