Nov. 8, 2004

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: M04-179

NASA'S DART LAUNCH POSTPONED

The launch of NASA's DART spacecraft aboard an Orbital Sciences 
Pegasus XL scheduled for Tuesday is postponed. 

A review of projected loads data, or the G-forces the payload 
experiences upon ignition of the Pegasus second stage, is being 
re-evaluated to ensure mission success. 

A new launch date is under review and will be announced as soon as 
determined.

For information about NASA and DART on the Web, visit: 

http://www.nasa.gov 

	
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