NASA EXPLORATION HEAD VISITS KSC MAY 13



Michael Braukus                                                        
                                                          May 7, 2004
Headquarters, Washington
(Phone:  202/358-1979)



Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
(Phone:  321/867-2468)



KSC Release No. 25-04

NASA Exploration Head Visits KSC May 13  

Craig E. Steidle, NASA's Associate Administrator, Office of 
Exploration Systems, will tour operational facilities at the Kennedy 
Space Center May 13 to explore their capabilities for future use in 
carrying out the Vision for Space Exploration.



Steidle and KSC Director James W. Kennedy will be available to discuss 
the Vision for Space Exploration and KSC's role supporting it from 
10:45 - 11:20 a.m. EDT at the KSC News Center auditorium.



The Vision for Space Exploration was unveiled by President George W. 
Bush on Jan. 14. The Office of Exploration Systems was established 
the same day to set priorities and direct the identification, 
development, and validation of exploration systems and related 
technologies for the Agency.



Media who wish to cover the event, but do not currently possess KSC 
credentials, should submit their request via fax (321-867-2692) or 
send an e-mail message to kandy.t.warren@nasa.gov and include the 
following information:



Full legal name
Title
Telephone number
Organization's name and address
Date of birth
Place of birth
Social Security number
Country of citizenship



For additional information, contact Tracy Young at 321/867-2468.

	
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